Historical Artist Profile
Rick Astley
Biography & Overview
Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, songwriter, 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 BPI and the RIAA. His debut single "Never Gonna Give You Up" was a No.
🇺🇸 US Billboard Tracking History
5 Charted Tracks
"Never Gonna Give You Up"
Entered Charts: 1988
#1 HIT
"Together Forever"
Entered Charts: 1988
#1 HIT
"She Wants To Dance With Me"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #6
"Cry For Help"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #7
"It Would Take A Strong Strong Man"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #10
🇬🇧 UK Official Charts History
13 Charted Tracks
"Never Gonna Give You Up"
Entered Charts: 1987
#1 HIT
"When I Fall In Love"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #2
"Together Forever"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #2
"Whenever You Need Somebody"
Entered Charts: 1987
Peak: #3
"She Wants To Dance With Me"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #6
"Cry For Help"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #7
"Take Me To Your Heart"
Entered Charts: 1988
Peak: #8
"Hold Me In Your Arms"
Entered Charts: 1989
Peak: #10
"Hopelessly"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #33
"The Ones You Love"
Entered Charts: 1993
Peak: #48
"Move Right Out"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #58
"Never Knew Love"
Entered Charts: 1991
Peak: #70
"Lights Out"
Entered Charts: 2010
Peak: #97