I Promised Myself
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
 |
This article describes a highly specialized aspect of its subject. Please help improve this article by adding more general information. |
| "I Promised Myself" | ||
|---|---|---|
 |
||
| Single by A*Teens | ||
| from the album Greatest Hits | ||
| Released | 2004 | |
| Format | CD Single Airplay |
|
| Recorded | 2004 | |
| Genre | Pop, Europop, Dance | |
| Length | 3:31 | |
| Label | Universal Music | |
| Writer(s) | Nick Kamen | |
| Producer(s) | Grizzly Tysper |
|
| Chart positions | ||
| A*Teens chronology | ||
| "Let Your Heart Do All The Talking" (2003) |
"I Promised Myself" (2003) |
|
I Promised Myself was an A*Teens' single from their album Greatest Hits and it was a cover on Nick Kamen. The band's version of the track was produced by Grizzly and Tysper. It was the only new song released from the album and the band's last single.
It was released in April 2004 in Sweden (where it reached #2) and in May 2005 around the globe. It reached #1 in Ukraine, Estonia, Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Brazil and Peru, #6 in Mexico and despite it wasn't released on the major European markets (Germany, United Kingdom or France) the song reached #53 on the Official Eurochart.
[edit] Music Video
The video was directed by Gustav Jonhson and was filmed in Sweden and shows band's members images inserted in scenes from past videos, so that they appear to be interacting with the teenages they were before.
The video was a hit in both Sweden and Latin America reaching #1 on MTV Countdowns and it was the year's 23rd most played video on MTV South America and 34th in MTV Mexico.
[edit] Releases
European 2-Track CD Single
- I Promised Myself [Radio Version] - 3:32
- I Promised Myself [Extended Version] - 4:43
European/South-African CD Maxi
- I Promised Myself [Radio Version] - 3:32
- I Promised Myself [Extended Version] - 3:32
- I Promised Myself [The Attic Radio Version] - 3:28
- I Promised Myself [The Attic Remix] - 5:55
[edit] Charts
| Chart (2004) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Argentine Top 100 | #1 |
| Brazilian Top 100 | #1 |
| Chilean Top 40 | #1 |
| Colombian Top 100 | #1 |
| Ukrainian Top 40 | #1 |
| Peru Top 20 | #1 |
| Swedish Top 60 Singles | #2 |
| Mexican Top 100 | #6 |
| Euro Top 100 Singles | #53 |
| A*Teens |
| Marie Serneholt - Amit Sebastian Paul - Dhani Lennevald - Sara Lumholdt |
| Discography |
| Studio albums: The ABBA Generation - Teen Spirit - Pop 'Til You Drop! - New Arrival - Greatest Hits |
| Singles: "Mamma Mia" - "Super Trouper" - "Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!" - "Happy New Year" - "Dancing Queen" - "Upside Down" - "Halfway Around the World" - "Sugar Rush" - "Heartbreak Lullaby" - "Can't Help Falling In Love" - "Floorfiller" - "A Perfect Match" - "I Promised Myself" |
| Videography |
| DVD Releases: Bouncing Off The Ceiling (Upside Down) - The DVD Collection - Floorfiller |
| Related articles |
| Music of Sweden - ABBA |
