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G. Band (May 28, 1976) Don't Make Promises (You Can't Keep) / Tuna Biscuit – Single 7" UK

May 28, 1976
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G. Band released “Don’t Make Promises (You Can't Keep)” backed with “Tuna Biscuit” on May 28, 1976. The single did not chart in the UK.


RELEASE DETAILS

Artist: G. Band Label: Bell Records Format: 7" Vinyl Single

Country: United Kingdom (also released internationally)

Released: May 28, 1976

Genre: Pop, Rock

A-Side: “Don’t Make Promises (You Can't Keep)”

Written by: Gerry Shephard, John Springate

Produced by: Mike Leander

B-Side: “Tuna Biscuit”

Written by: H. Ellison, P. Phipps, T. Leonard

Produced by: Mike Leander


TRACK LIST

UK 7" Commercial Single (BELL 1481)

A. Don’t Make Promises (You Can't Keep) B. Tuna Biscuit

CHART PERFORMANCE

United Kingdom: Did not chart


VLINKED RELEASES

  • UK 7" Commercial Single – Bell Records – BELL 1481 (1976)

  • UK 7" Promo Single – Bell Records – BELL 1481 (1976)


INTERNATIONAL VARIANTS

  • Australia – Bell Records – BELL 11187 (1976)

  • Germany – Bell Records / EMI Electrola – 1 C 006-97 796 (1976)

  • Ireland – Bell Records – BELL 1481 (1976)

  • Netherlands – Bell Records – NG 750 (1976)

  • New Zealand – Bell Records – BL324 (1976)




THE STORY

G. Band’s “Don’t Make Promises (You Can't Keep)” was released as a 7" single with “Tuna Biscuit” on the B-side. Despite being issued on the Bell Records label, the single failed to make an impact on the UK charts.

CONTEXT & NOTES

This release came in 1976 during a busy period for Bell Records. Limited chart success reflects the competitive nature of the UK singles market at the time.

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SOURCES

Discogs

45cat

Wikipedia

BBC Official Charts


COPYRIGHT NOTICE

All single artwork, photographs, logos, and original text excerpts remain the property of their respective copyright holders. This entry is a transformative, non-commercial archival summary created for historical documentation and educational reference.


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