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Collections (Rick Astley Album)
The discography of English singer and songwriter Rick Astley consists of nine studio albums, five compilation albums, two remix albums, and twenty-four singles. Astley attained five Top-10 US hits and eight Top-10 UK hits. His debut studio album, '' Whenever You Need Somebody'', was released in November 1987. It peaked at number 1 on the UK Albums Chart and number 10 on the US ''Billboard'' 200. Astley became a pop sensation in 1987 with his debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" written by the trio Stock Aitken Waterman. The song was at number one on the UK Singles Chart for five weeks, becoming the year's highest-selling single. The song was also a worldwide hit, hitting number one in twenty-four other countries, including the US, Australia, and Germany, and the top ten in several other countries. " Whenever You Need Somebody" was released as the second single (although not released in North America) from the album in October 1987. The single was a recycled Stock, Aitken, W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rick Astley
Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, radio DJ and podcaster. He gained fame through his association with the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, releasing the 1987 album ''Whenever You Need Somebody'', which sold 15 million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum by both the British Phonographic Industry, BPI and the Recording Industry Association of America, RIAA. His debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No. 1 hit in more than 25 countries, winning the 8th Brit Awards, 1988 Brit Award for Brit Award for British Single, Best British Single.Rickastley.com – Biography Retrieved 28 April 2010. The song also stayed List of UK Singles Chart number ones, at the top of the UK chart for five weeks in 1987 and was the best-selling single of that year. His 1988 single "Toget ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Take Me To Your Heart (Rick Astley Song)
"Take Me to Your Heart" is a 1988 song recorded by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley. Written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, the song was released the same year as the second single from the album, '' Hold Me in Your Arms''. Not released in North America, it was a success on the UK Singles Chart where it peaked at number 8 and was also a Top 10 and a Top 20 in many European other countries. Celebrating the announcement of the '' Hold Me in Your Arms'' remastered edition studio album, the music video has been upgraded to 4K as of 14 April 2023. The single was also reissued as a digital EP on the same day. Plot track controversy A small amount of controversy was raised around the synthesiser programming similarities of " Big Fun", the hit single recorded by American band Inner City, and Astley's "Take Me to Your Heart". Writer and producer Matt Aitken has confirmed the Astley track was inspired by the Inner City song, but added that "you can't copyright a synth patte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sleeping (Rick Astley Song)
"Sleeping" is a song performed by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley. It was written and produced by Chris Braide and Astley in 2001. The song was Astley's first single in almost eight years, released in Germany only. Its first UK appearance was on the 2002 ''Greatest Hits'' compilation. The song is also the first single from his fifth studio album, '' Keep It Turned On''. It reached the top 75 of the singles charts in Germany and Switzerland. Track listing ;CD single jewel case #"Sleeping" (radio edit) – 3:43 #"Sleeping" (Tee's radio mix) – 3:58 #"Sleeping" (TNT radio mix) – 3:55 #"Sleeping" (UK radio mix) – 3:52 #"Sleeping" (Tiefschwarz Wake Up mix) – 6:42 #"Sleeping" (Tee's Freeze radio mix) – 3:55 #"Sleeping" (Tee's extended mix) – 5:58 #"Sleeping" (Hifi Crash remix 2) – 6:27 ;CD single card cover #"Sleeping" (radio edit) – 3:43 #"Sleeping" (Tee's radio mix) – 3:58 ;12" vinyl (The Club Mixes) Special Limited Edition #"Sleeping" (Inhouse mix) – 7:09 # ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
GfK Entertainment Charts
The GfK Entertainment charts are the official charts for music, home video, and video games in Germany and are gathered and published by GfK Entertainment (formerly Media Control and Media Control GfK International), a subsidiary of GfK, on behalf of . GfK Entertainment is the provider of weekly Top 100 single and album charts, as well as various other chart formats for genres like compilations, jazz, classical music, schlager, hip hop, dance, comedy, and music videos. Following a lawsuit in March 2014 by Media Control AG, Media Control GfK International had to change its name. Dissemination of the charts is conducted by various media outlets, some of which include MTV music channel, and the Swiss charts website. Other entities that present the charts are MusicLoad and Mix 1, both of which are online associations that post almost all the charts published by GfK Entertainment on a weekly basis. Furthermore, GfK Entertainment also runs a dedicated website providing chart-relate ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keep It Turned On
''Keep It Turned On'' is the fifth studio album by English singer Rick Astley, as well as the first after an eight-year hiatus of his career. It was released in Germany on 3 December 2001. The album reached number 56 on the German Albums Chart. It was his first studio album since 1993's '' Body & Soul'' following a long hiatus from music. Because the album was not released in the UK, "Sleeping" and "Full of You" have appeared on several of his compilation albums, as 'new' tracks. Track listing # "Sleeping Sleep is a state of reduced mental and physical activity in which consciousness is altered and certain Sensory nervous system, sensory activity is inhibited. During sleep, there is a marked decrease in muscle activity and interactions with th ..." (Astley, Chris Braide) – 3:42 # "Wanna Believe You" (Astley) – 3:44 # "What You See Is What You Don't Get" (Astley, Braide) – 3:24 # "Breathe" (Astley, Bob Dipero) – 3:59 # "One Night Stand" (Astley, Braide) – 4:0 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hopelessly
"Hopelessly" is a pop song performed by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley and written by Rob Fisher and Astley. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's fourth album, '' Body & Soul'' (1993). It was released as a single in 1993 by RCA Records. The single peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, number 28 in the US and at number eight in Canada. It is still a recurrent play on most North America hot AC stations, given the fact that it was a hit single in that format (it reached number four on ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart). It was featured on the compilation ''Reflections of Love''. Track listing Studio version #"Hopelessly" – 3:35 #"When I Fall in Love" – 3:02 #" Hold Me in Your Arms" – 4:24 #" Whenever You Need Somebody" – 3:28 Live version #"Hopelessly" (live, recorded in Italy, September 1993) – 2:58 #"Never Gonna Give You Up" – 3:32 #" Together Forever" – 3:24 #" She Wants to Dance with Me" – 3:15 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Ones You Love
"The Ones You Love" is a song performed by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley, written by Astley and Dave West. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley, and recorded for the singer's third album, '' Body & Soul'' (1993). The song was released as the album's first single on 23 August 1993 by RCA Records and peaked at number 48 on the UK Singles Chart. After its release, Astley retired from music, and "The Ones You Love" served as his final single until the release of "Sleeping" in October 2001. Critical reception Upon the single release, Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' magazine wrote, "Astley digs into his pretty '' Body & Soul'' album and pulls out this gospel-spiced pop ballad. Tambourine-shaking, choir-bolstered chorus is enhanced by mindful lyrics on getting past the tougher moments in life. Astley's vocal is a pleasure. His restrained performance keeps the song from becoming too cloying or heavy-handed. Fine for either top 40 or AC play." Alan Jones from ''Music We ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Body & Soul (Rick Astley Album)
''Body & Soul'' is the fourth studio album by English singer Rick Astley released in 1993. It was commercially unsuccessful and became the first album released by Astley to miss the UK album chart. It did enter the Italian album chart at #28. Two singles were released to support the album, "Hopelessly" which charted in the UK at #33 and "The Ones You Love" which peaked at #48. Following the release of this album, Astley took a hiatus from music for several years until the release of the 2001 single "Sleeping". Track listing # "The Ones You Love" (Rick Astley, Dave West) – 4:40 # "Waiting for the Bell to Ring" (Dave West, Rick Astley) – 4:53 # "Hopelessly" (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) – 3:34 # "A Dream for Us" ( Bruce Roberts, Rick Astley) – 6:07 # "Body and Soul" (Rick Astley) – 4:09 # "Enough Love" (Andy Morris, Ian Devaney, Lisa Stansfield, Rick Astley) – 4:07 # "Nature's Gift" (Andy Morris, Ian Devaney, Lisa Stansfield, Rick Astley) – 4:26 # "Remember the Days" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Never Knew Love (Rick Astley Song)
"Never Knew Love" is a pop song performed by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley and written by Derek Bordeaux and John Paul Taylor. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley. The song was recorded for and included on Astley's third album, '' Free''. It was released on 17 June 1991 and peaked at number 70 on the UK Singles Chart. On 14 August 2024, the original music video was upgraded to 4K to celebrate the reissue of ''Free''. Track listing #"Never Knew Love" (remix) – 3:15 #"Never Knew Love" (The 3 Day mix) – 8:37 #"So Glad" – 3:28 #"Some Kinda Love" – 4:35 Personnel * Rick Astley – lead vocals * Dave West – acoustic piano, Fender Rhodes, synthesizers, drum programming * Hywel Maggs – guitars * Lars Danielsson – bass guitar * Per Lindval – drum overdubs * Jacob Andersen – percussion * Dan Higgins – saxophone solo * Larry Williams – saxophones * Bill Reichenbach Jr. – trombone * Larry Hall – trumpet * Jerry Hey – brass arrange ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Move Right Out
"Move Right Out" is a pop soul song performed by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley and written by Astley and Rob Fisher. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's third album, '' Free'', his first album without Stock Aitken Waterman companion. It was released as the album's second single on 25 March 1991 by RCA Records. The single peaked at number 58 on the UK Singles Chart. The song is written in the key of G minor. On 31 July 2024, the original music video was upgraded to 4K to celebrate the reissue of ''Free''. Track listing ;12" single and CD maxi # "Move Right Out" (7" version) – 3:54 # "Move Right Out" (12" mix) – 6:35 # "Move Right Out" (vox, piano, strings mix) – 3:35 ;7" single # "Move Right Out" (radio mix) – 3:53 # " Cry for Help" (edit) – 4:03 ;Mini CD single # "Move Right Out" – 3:53 # "Move Right Out" (vox, piano, strings mix) – 3:34 ;Cassette single # "Move Right Out" (radio remix) – 3:54 # "The Bott ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cry For Help
"Cry for Help" is a song by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley, released as the first single from his third studio album, '' Free'' (1991). It was written by Astley and Rob Fisher, formerly one half of the 1980s pop outfits Naked Eyes and Climie Fisher. The Andraé Crouch Choir provided backing vocals. The song is a ballad, unlike Astley's earlier dance-oriented hit singles. Released as a single on 14 January 1991 by RCA Records, "Cry for Help" reached number seven on both the UK Singles Chart and the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100, becoming Astley's last top-10 hit in either country. It also reached number four in Canada and was a number-one hit on both the US and Canadian Adult Contemporary charts. Its accompanying music video received heavy rotation on MTV Europe. "Cry for Help" was awarded one of BMI's Pop Awards in 1993, honoring the songwriters, composers and music publishers of the song. The song has been sung by Rick Astley in duet with Søren Sko and covered by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Free (Rick Astley Album)
''Free'' is the third studio album by English singer Rick Astley, released on 18 February 1991 by RCA Records. It was his first album not to be produced by the noted production team of Stock Aitken Waterman. It gave Astley another hit single in the ballad "Cry for Help", which became a Top 10 hit in both the UK and US. Further singles "Move Right Out" and "Never Knew Love" were less successful. ''Free'' reached the UK Top 10 and the US Top 40 and marked the end of a successful four-year period for Astley. Track listing #"In the Name of Love" – 4:27 ( Michael McDonald) #"Cry for Help" – 4:54 (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) #"Move Right Out" – 3:50 (Rick Astley, Rob Fisher) #"Be with You" – 4:07 (Rick Astley, Mark King) #"Really Got a Problem" – 4:15 (Rick Astley, Mark King) #"Is This Really Love"† – 3:26 (Rick Astley) #"This Must Be Heaven" – 4:42 (Nicky Brown, Jeffrey Cohen, Jon Lind) #" Never Knew Love" – 3:07 (Derek Bordeaux, John Paul Taylor) #"The Bottom Line" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
