Album · 1985
Promise
- Released
- 16 November 1985
- Label
- Portrait
- Catalogue no.
- RK 40263
- Tracklist
- 11 tracks
- Length
- 54:22
- Country
- US
“Promise” is an album by Sade, released in 1985 on Portrait. The original release has 11 tracks with a running time of 54:22. The line-up features Andrew Hale (keyboard), Paul S. Denman (bass guitar), Sade Adu (lead vocals), Jake Jacas (vocals) and Carlos Bonell (guitar).
Who played on Promise
- Andrew Hale keyboard all tracks
- Paul S. Denman bass guitar all tracks
- Sade Adu lead vocals all tracks
- Jake Jacas vocals on 2 tracks
- Carlos Bonell guitar on 1 track
Tracklist
- 1 Is It a Crime — Sade Adu, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman 6:23
- 2 The Sweetest Taboo — Sade Adu, Martin Ditcham 4:38
- 3 War of the Hearts — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman 6:48
- 4 You’re Not the Man — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman 5:11
- 5 Jezebel — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman 5:31
- 6 Mr. Wrong — Sade Adu, Paul S. Denman, Andrew Hale, Stuart Matthewman 2:52
- 7 Punch Drunk — Andrew Hale 5:27
- 8 Never as Good as the First Time — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman 5:01
- 9 Fear — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman 4:12
- 10 Tar Baby — Sade Adu, Stuart Matthewman 3:59
- 11 Maureen — Sade Adu, Paul S. Denman, Andrew Hale 4:21
Production
- Mike Pela engineer, producer, mix
- Sade arranger, producer
- Robin Millar producer
- Ben Rogan producer
- Nick Ingman instrument arranger
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Frequently asked questions
Who played on Promise?
The line-up of Promise includes Andrew Hale (keyboard), Paul S. Denman (bass guitar), Sade Adu (lead vocals), Jake Jacas (vocals) and Carlos Bonell (guitar).
Which label released Promise?
Promise was released in 1985 on Portrait (RK 40263).
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