I Promise You (Get Ready)
Encyclopedia
"I Promise You" is a pop
–dance
, song performed by British
singer Samantha Fox
and written by Oscar Van Geldern. It was produced
by Steve Lovell and Steve Power
. The song was released as the third single
from Samantha’s second album, Samantha Fox
, in 1987 (see 1987 in music
).
The single B-side was "Suzie, Don't Leave Me With Your Boyfriend", piervously appeared on Samantha's debut album Touch Me
(1986).
The song failed to match the success of its predecessors and performed moderately on the charts. The single peaked at number fifty-eight in United Kingdom
and number forty in Germany
. The single was not releasaed in the United States
.
12" Single
Pop music
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–dance
Dance music
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, song performed by British
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
singer Samantha Fox
Samantha Fox
Samantha Karen "Sam" Fox is an English dance-pop singer, actress, and former glamour model. In 1983, at the age of 16, she began her topless modeling career on Page Three of The Sun, and went on to become a popular pin-up girl...
and written by Oscar Van Geldern. It was produced
Record producer
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by Steve Lovell and Steve Power
Steve Power
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. The song was released as the third single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
from Samantha’s second album, Samantha Fox
Samantha Fox (album)
Samantha Fox is the second full-length album from British model-turned-singer Samantha Fox. It was released by Jive in September 1987 and charted in the United Kingdom at number twenty-two, United States at fifty-one , Canada at forty , Australia at eighty-six and Germany at sixteen.After her first...
, in 1987 (see 1987 in music
1987 in music
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).
The single B-side was "Suzie, Don't Leave Me With Your Boyfriend", piervously appeared on Samantha's debut album Touch Me
Touch Me (Samantha Fox album)
Touch Me was the first pop album of British model-turned-singer Samantha Fox, released in the fall of 1986. The album was certified gold and featured four UK chart hits, two of which also charted in the US....
(1986).
The song failed to match the success of its predecessors and performed moderately on the charts. The single peaked at number fifty-eight in United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
and number forty in Germany
Germany
Germany , officially the Federal Republic of Germany , is a federal parliamentary republic in Europe. The country consists of 16 states while the capital and largest city is Berlin. Germany covers an area of 357,021 km2 and has a largely temperate seasonal climate...
. The single was not releasaed in the United States
United States
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.
Formats and track listings
7" Single- "I Promise You (Get Ready)" - 3:52
- "Suzie, Don't Leave Me With Your Boyfriend" - 3:54
12" Single
- "I Promise You (Get Ready)" (Extended Version) - 5:56
- "Suzie, Don't Leave Me With Your Boyfriend" - 3:54
- "I Promise You (Get Ready)" (Instrumental) - 4:16
Charts
| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| German Singles Chart | 40 |
| UK Singles Chart | 58 |