The Promise You Made

"The Promise You Made"
Single by Cock Robin
from the album Cock Robin
B-side"Have You Any Sympathy?"
ReleasedNovember 1985 (US)
  • February 1986 (EU)
Recorded1984
GenreSoft rock, new wave[1]
Length3:54
6:36 (Extended version)
LabelColumbia
Songwriter(s)Peter Kingsbery
Producer(s)Steve Hillage
Cock Robin singles chronology
"When Your Heart Is Weak"
(1985)
"The Promise You Made"
(1985)
"Thought You Were On My Side"
(1986)
Music video
"The Promise You Made" on YouTube

"The Promise You Made" is a song by Cock Robin. Written by Peter Kingsbery, the song was recorded in 1984 for the group's self-titled debut album. It was released as a single first in the US in November 1985, then in early 1986 in Europe where it became a big hit.

  1. ^ "New Wave Hits of the 80s". 1 March 2007.