Arcadia - The Promise (UK 12″)

“The Promise” was the third single released by Arcadia, the Duran Duran offshoot band. Issued by Parlophone in 1986 as their second UK single, it reached number 37 on the UK Singles Chart.
The track features uncredited backing vocals from Sting. During Arcadia’s recording sessions for “So Red the Rose” in Paris, the band attended a Sting concert and decided to invite him to contribute to their album. They were particularly intrigued by the vocal chemistry between Sting and lead singer Simon Le Bon, first heard on Band Aid’s “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” Sting graciously accepted, resulting in a collaboration that became one of the group’s favorite moments on the record. Enhancing the track further, Pink Floyd’s David Gilmour delivered expressive guitar work that added a haunting and ethereal quality, especially in its climactic sections.
SIDE A:
The Promise (Extended Remix) 7:05
Mixed By - Alex Sadkin, Ron Saint Germain
Performer, Backing Vocals [Uncredited] - Sting
Written-By - Rhodes, Taylor, Le Bon
SIDE B:
Rose Arcana (Extended Mix) 5:35
Mixed By - Alex Sadkin, Larry Alexander
Written-By - Rhodes, Le Bon
The Promise (7″ Mix) 4:50
Mixed By - Alex Sadkin, Ron Saint Germain
Performer, Backing Vocals [Uncredited] - Sting
Written-By - Rhodes, Taylor, Le Bon
VINYL GRADE:
Vinyl: Near Mint
Sleeve: Near Mint
RELEASE INFORMATION:
Label: Parlophone Odeon Series - 12 NSR 2
Format: Vinyl, 12″, 45 RPM, Single, Gold Sleeve
Country: UK
Released: Jan 1986
Genre: Electronic, Pop
Style: Synth-pop