Rick Astley

You know I've been so lonely every night
Since you went away
Would you let me down any night
Is that the way you're made girl

I keep telling myself it's all right
Even though I cry
There's no question why
How could I be happy when

My arms keep missing you
Who's been kissing you
Since you went away
My arms keep missing you
I keep wishing you'll
Come back today

You said you wouldn't hurt me anyway
And I believe in you
We said we trust each other every day
We'd never be untrue

But I keep thinking you're telling lies
Even though I try
There's no question why
How can I be happy when

My arms keep missing you
Who's been kissing you
Since you went away
My arms keep missing you
I keep wishing you'll
Come back today

You know I've been so lonely every night
Since you went away
Would you let me down any night
‘Cos that's the way you make girl

I keep telling myself it's all right
Even though I cry
There's no question why
How could I be happy when

My arms keep missing you
Who's been kissing you
Since you went away
My arms keep missing you
I keep wishing you'll
Come back today

(repeat / fade)

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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