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So, what it is then? Well, if you asked Girls Aloud and Xenomania, their producers, to come up with a new song for the Dirty Dancing musical, it would probably sound like 'The Promise'. That's right, Girls Aloud have gone sixties.
"Oh balls," you're probably thinking, "Not them as well!" But 'The Promise' is actually really good - a cute, wistful pop song that feels like a semi-distant relative to to 'Can't Speak French'. There's a groovy "one, two, three, four!" intro, some nice Spectorish touches in the production and a lovely, classic-sounding melody.
In summary: it's hard to get your head round at first, but Girls Aloud are still very much on form. If you haven't heard it yet, radio rips are easy enough to find on YouTube.
What do you think of the new Girls Aloud single? How do you think it will do in the charts?Use the space below to have your say.
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Steven, Northern Ireland, on September 25th, 2008
I chuffing love it. It's awesome!
I chuffing love it. It's awesome!
Deric, Australia, on September 17th, 2008
Those who dislike it must be heartless. This is such a warm song that's perfect for the winter with some of the best melodies in their discography. The chorus and the bits leading up to it are absolutely brilliant. One of the biggest Girls Aloud songs and should do really well.
Those who dislike it must be heartless. This is such a warm song that's perfect for the winter with some of the best melodies in their discography. The chorus and the bits leading up to it are absolutely brilliant. One of the biggest Girls Aloud songs and should do really well.
Taz, London, on September 17th, 2008
Really, what the hell has any of us done that is so awful to deserve drivel like girls aloud. it's bad enough Cheryl Cole having the cheek to be on X Factor telling people if they can sing or not when she can't sing herself. Please stop this generic rubbish and actually do something original. What a waste of space these harridans are!!!
Really, what the hell has any of us done that is so awful to deserve drivel like girls aloud. it's bad enough Cheryl Cole having the cheek to be on X Factor telling people if they can sing or not when she can't sing herself. Please stop this generic rubbish and actually do something original. What a waste of space these harridans are!!!
Simon (Darwen), on September 16th, 2008
Normally like most Girls Aloud stuff but the new single just sounds like a rip of the theme from Blankety Blank. Come on girls try a bit harder!
Normally like most Girls Aloud stuff but the new single just sounds like a rip of the theme from Blankety Blank. Come on girls try a bit harder!
Ella, Essex, on September 16th, 2008
I've never really liked girls aloud but I do have to admit that some of their songs are quite good, but this definatley isn't one of them. I haven't got through the whole song yet...even after about 13 attempts!
I've never really liked girls aloud but I do have to admit that some of their songs are quite good, but this definatley isn't one of them. I haven't got through the whole song yet...even after about 13 attempts!
Laura Deakin, Trowbridge, on September 16th, 2008
OMG i luv girls aloud's new song, its really catchy and it will defanitly make number 1 in the charts!!!!!!!!! i already no all the words hehe x x x x luv girls aloud 4 evaxxxx
OMG i luv girls aloud's new song, its really catchy and it will defanitly make number 1 in the charts!!!!!!!!! i already no all the words hehe x x x x luv girls aloud 4 evaxxxx
Tanisha, Leeds, on September 16th, 2008
I love Girls Aloud and i think there new song The Promise is absolutly amazing it like nothing ive heard before .. cant wait to see the video to it and here them sing it live !! I think they are deffinatly going to get another top 10 hit with the promise GIRLS ALOUD ARE THE BEST !! ;]
I love Girls Aloud and i think there new song The Promise is absolutly amazing it like nothing ive heard before .. cant wait to see the video to it and here them sing it live !! I think they are deffinatly going to get another top 10 hit with the promise GIRLS ALOUD ARE THE BEST !! ;]
Ed, Melbourne, on September 16th, 2008
Massive fan of the Girls, not exactly something I expected but brilliant fun nevertheless. Still, I can't help but express disappointment that the girls released 2 average and 1 brilliant single of their most recent (and best) album. Where were 'Black Jacks' and 'Girl Overboard'??? They need to make better decisions on the next album. Don't try for longevity, just get the 4 best songs out as singles asap.
Massive fan of the Girls, not exactly something I expected but brilliant fun nevertheless. Still, I can't help but express disappointment that the girls released 2 average and 1 brilliant single of their most recent (and best) album. Where were 'Black Jacks' and 'Girl Overboard'??? They need to make better decisions on the next album. Don't try for longevity, just get the 4 best songs out as singles asap.
Ryan, Norfolk, on September 16th, 2008
I have listened to it several times and everytime I hate it more and more. I cant see how people say its catchy. It just screams at me "TURN IT OFF!!!"
I have listened to it several times and everytime I hate it more and more. I cant see how people say its catchy. It just screams at me "TURN IT OFF!!!"
Tina, Leicestershire, on September 15th, 2008
luv it great sing a long number 1 all over it
luv it great sing a long number 1 all over it
Sarah, Bristol, on September 15th, 2008
When i first listened to it last night... it blew me away... i love this song... its stuck in my head already!!!! Cant wait till there new album. GIRLS ALOUD are the BEST =)
When i first listened to it last night... it blew me away... i love this song... its stuck in my head already!!!! Cant wait till there new album. GIRLS ALOUD are the BEST =)
Kaye, Shrewsbury, on September 15th, 2008
I love 'The Promise' such a catchy tune and I hope it does really well in the charts. Can't wait to see what the video is like! Love Girls Aloud!!!!!!!!!
I love 'The Promise' such a catchy tune and I hope it does really well in the charts. Can't wait to see what the video is like! Love Girls Aloud!!!!!!!!!
Elizabeth Smith, Lincoln , on September 15th, 2008
I think Girls aloud are the best band eva because all their songs are amazing. My fave song is wake me up. Kimberly and nadine are my favourite girls in the band. Iam likng their new single promises i really love that song
I think Girls aloud are the best band eva because all their songs are amazing. My fave song is wake me up. Kimberly and nadine are my favourite girls in the band. Iam likng their new single promises i really love that song
Ken, PH, on September 15th, 2008
oh. I love this song! Girls Aloud are defintely back with angst. It didn't meet my expectations though. But nevertheless, it'll settle for a top 10 spot when it is released on October.
oh. I love this song! Girls Aloud are defintely back with angst. It didn't meet my expectations though. But nevertheless, it'll settle for a top 10 spot when it is released on October.
Helen, Croydon, on September 15th, 2008
heard on perez hilton's site - i love it i love it i love it, its catchy as hell and its suck in my head lol!!!
heard on perez hilton's site - i love it i love it i love it, its catchy as hell and its suck in my head lol!!!
Jimmy, Bucks, on September 15th, 2008
I think it will do very well in the charts. Top 5 maybe who knows we have to and wait and see
I think it will do very well in the charts. Top 5 maybe who knows we have to and wait and see
its okay but not there best !!!