"Promises" is a song written by Richard Feldman and Roger Linn and recorded by British singer and guitarist Eric Clapton in September 1978.

In France, the album was listed under the artist name "Eric Clapton & His Band" and peaked at No.

The song is in the key of G major[6] and backing vocals were performed by Marcy Levy.

Billboard called "Promises" a "swaying, melodic rocker" that sometimes sounds like Clapton's earlier hit "Lay Down Sally.

"[7] AllMusic critic William Ruhlmann called the song an "understated pop shuffle" and noted the writing credits of Richard Feldman and Roger Linn.

Ruhlmann then went on to criticize that Backless and the song "Promises" are not "memorable recordings" of Clapton.

[3] German music journalist Steffen Greifswald wrote in his review for the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung: "Backless is a good recording for music lovers and of course Eric Clapton fanatics.

One recording definitely sticks out – the song "Promises" has integrity, soul and passion.