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Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Rick Astley - Famous British Singer

Rick Astley is a famous singer, but he is best known for the internet meme "Rickrolling".  While his main success came in the 80s and early 90s, he continues to record and perform live.  His newest album, without a released name, was due to come out this month, but has been delayed due to a company break up at his record label.

You can follow him on Twitter @ twitter.com/rickastley or Facebook at Facebook.com/rickastley

RickRoll Video on YouTube 

Rick Astley's official fan site

Want to listen to Rick's work? You can either search him out on YouTube or on LastFM, which has a whole channel dedicated to it.

His songs have been played in 26 different films, and he was the composer for two films, including the two 2004 movies Cash Back and Oh Happy Day.  He has appeared in 37 TV shows, usually as a singer, playing himself or a reality show judge / panelist.  Source: IMDB

Born:  February 6, 1966 in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England

Discography: (Source: Discogs)

Albums

Whenever You Need Somebody

(30 versions)
RCA 1987

Hold Me In Your Arms

(24 versions)
RCA 1988

Free

(12 versions)
RCA 1991

Body & Soul

(7 versions)
RCA 1993

Keep It Turned On

(4 versions)
Polydor 2001

Songwriter (New Song Demos)

‎ (CDr, Smplr, Album, Promo)
Cruz Music 2001

Greatest Hits

(3 versions)
BMG, RCA 2002

Portrait

(2 versions)
RCA 2006

Singles & EPs

It Would Take A Strong Man

(4 versions)
RCA 1987

My Arms Keep Missing You

(5 versions)
PWL Records 1987

Whenever You Need Somebody

(17 versions)
RCA 1987

Rick* And Lisa* - When You Gonna (5 versions)

RCA, RCA 1987

When I Fall In Love / My Arms Keep Missing You

(8 versions)
RCA, PWL Records 1987

Never Gonna Give You Up

(24 versions)
RCA 1987

O'Chi Brown & Rick Astley - Learning To Live (Without Your Love) (2 versions)

Magnetic Dance 1987

Samantha Fox / Rick Astley - I Surrender (To The Spirit Of The Night) / Never Gonna Give You-up ‎ (7", Spe)

Jive, RCA 1987

Hold Me In Your Arms

(11 versions)
RCA 1988

Ain't Too Proud To Beg

(4 versions)
RCA 1988

She Wants To Dance With Me

(25 versions)
RCA 1988

Together Forever

(22 versions)
RCA 1988

Take Me To Your Heart

(19 versions)
RCA, PWL Records 1988

Hold Me In Your Arms / I Don't Want To Be Your Lover

‎ (7")
RCA 1988

Untitled

‎ (12")
Crocodile Records (2) 1988

Giving Up On Love

(10 versions)
RCA 1989

Dance Mixes

‎ (CD, Maxi)
BMG Victor Inc., RCA 1990