Rick Astley

Producer: Mike Stock Matt Aitken Pete Waterman

Are we lovers
Or only just friends?
Come tomorrow
Will I be lonely again?
When you see me
Is it love in your eyes?
What you're feelin' deep down inside?

Do you think about me
When I'm far away?
Do you dream about me?
Can I find the way
To make you want me
The way that I want you?
'Cause I think I love you
Could you love me too?

Take me to your heart
Never let me go
If you knew what I'm feeling
You would not say no

Take me to your heart
Never let me go
For your love, for your love
Is all I need to know

Can you tell me
When you look at me
If you need me
In all honesty?
Because I'm certain
As sure as can be
I'll make ya happy
Eternally...

'Cause I think about you
When you're far away
And I dream about you
Night and day
Can I make you want me
The way that I want you
'Cause I think I love you
Could you love me too?

Take me to your heart
Never let me go
For your love, for your love
Is all I need to know

Take me to your heart
Never let me go
For your love, for your love
Is all I need to know

Richard Paul Astley is a British entertainer, most known for his 1987 sensation “Never Gonna Give You Up” which was the subject of rick-rolling. He recieved a Brit Award for Best Single in 1988 for his hit and a “Best Act Ever” Award at the 2008 MTV EMAs upon its re-emergence into popularity.

Born in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire on February 6, 1966, Astley’s first taste of music came at the age of 10 and he became known as a drummer throughout school before dropping out at age 16. He played for a local live act entitled “FBI” (with future Conservative Party politician David Morris as guitarist) that gained popularity around London. Astley, a huge admirer of Nat King Cole soon moved to lead vocalist by the time the group garnered the interest of Pete Waterman, a record executive and 1/3 of the Scott-Aitken-Waterman production trio. Waterman hired a 19 year-old Astley as a gofer (assistant) and Morris as a songwriter at his PWL (Pete Waterman, Limited) Studios. He used this time to pull Astley out of his ‘shyness’ and secured them both a contract with RCA Records.

“When You Gonna” with fellow PWL protégé Lisa Carter was his debut release, but it found little success and received no promotion; it was Lisa’s only official output. His first solo release, “Never Gonna Give You Up”, was dropped on July 28, 1987, and turned Astley into an international star. It topped 24 different charts and moved nearly 2 Million copies. Astley’s debut album Whenever You Need Somebody found similar success – it collected Gold or Platinum certifications in 10 different regions, including Platinum 4x in the United Kingdom.

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