Greatest Hits (Rick Astley album)
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Greatest Hits is a compilation by Rick Astley
released in the UK in 2002 and in the US a year later. While the American version features alternate mixes focused between 1987 and 1991, the European version features hits up to his 2002 album Keep It Turned On
. It sold over 100,000 copies in the UK and was certified Gold by the BPI
.
The UK release saw the debut appearance of Astley's 2001 single Sleeping, thus making it a brand-new track for listeners.
and Lisa Carter for the albums When You Gonna and Greatest Hits. The song was released in 1987, and with no promotion managed to chart at #17 in The Netherlands.
7" single
Rick Astley
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
released in the UK in 2002 and in the US a year later. While the American version features alternate mixes focused between 1987 and 1991, the European version features hits up to his 2002 album Keep It Turned On
Keep It Turned On
Keep It Turned On is Rick Astley's fifth album, released in Germany on December 3, 2001. The album reached #56 on the German Albums Chart. It is his first studio album since 1993's Body and Soul....
. It sold over 100,000 copies in the UK and was certified Gold by the BPI
British Phonographic Industry
The British Phonographic Industry is the British record industry's trade association.-Structure:Its membership comprises hundreds of music companies including all four "major" record companies , associate members such as manufacturers and distributors, and hundreds of independent music companies...
.
The UK release saw the debut appearance of Astley's 2001 single Sleeping, thus making it a brand-new track for listeners.
European Version
- "Never Gonna Give You UpNever Gonna Give You UpA group of London dance producers, called The Rickrollerz made a house music cover version of "Never Gonna Give You Up" on that day, and in honor of that event....
" - 3:33 - "Whenever You Need SomebodyWhenever You Need Somebody (song)"Whenever You Need Somebody" is a song written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, which became successful for two of their artists.- O'Chi Brown version :...
" (Single Version) - 3:27 - "When I Fall in LoveWhen I Fall in Love"When I Fall in Love" is a 1952 popular song recorded by many artists.When I Fall in Love may also refer to:* When I Fall in Love , an album by Chris Botti, with a version of the 1952 song...
" - 3:03 (composed by Edward HeymanEdward HeymanEdward Heyman was an American musician and lyricist, best known for his compositions "Body and Soul", "When I Fall in Love", and "For Sentimental Reasons". He also contributed many songs for films.-Biography:...
and Victor YoungVictor YoungVictor Young was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. He was born in Chicago.-Biography:...
) - "My Arms Keep Missing You" - 3:13
- "Together Forever" - 3:22
- "It Would Take a Strong Strong ManIt Would Take a Strong Strong ManIt Would Take a Strong Strong Man is a song written by Stock Aitken Waterman for Rick Astley's multi million selling debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. It was another successful single for Astley, reaching number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number one for one week on the Hot Adult...
" - 3:40 - "She Wants to Dance with MeShe Wants to Dance with Me"She Wants to Dance with Me" is a song written and recorded by Rick Astley in 1988. The song was released in the United Kingdom on September 12, 1988; it entered the chart at the #16 and its highest chart position was #6; it stayed 11 weeks in the UK Singles Chart. In the Billboard Hot 100, it also...
" - 3:16 - "Take Me to Your HeartTake Me to Your Heart (Rick Astley song)"Take Me To Your Heart" is a 1988 song recorded by Rick Astley. Written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, the song was released the same year as the second single off the album Hold Me In Your Arms. It was a success in the UK Singles Chart where it peaked at number eight and was ranked for...
" - 3:29 - "Hold Me in Your Arms" - 4:32 (composed by Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "Cry For Help" (Single Version) - 4:06 (composed by Rob FisherRob FisherRob Fisher was a British keyboardist and songwriter from Cheltenham, England, who achieved chart success as a member of Naked Eyes, and later Climie Fisher...
and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "Move Right OutMove Right Out"Move Right Out" is a pop–soul song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Rob Fisher and him-self. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick...
" - 3:54 (composed by Rob FisherRob FisherRob Fisher was a British keyboardist and songwriter from Cheltenham, England, who achieved chart success as a member of Naked Eyes, and later Climie Fisher...
and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "Never Knew LoveNever Knew Love"Never Knew Love" is a pop–dance song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by John Paul and Derek Bordeaux. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick...
" - 3:07 (composed by John Paul and Derek Bordeaux) - "The Ones You LoveThe Ones You Love"The Ones You Love" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Dave West and him-self. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick...
" (Single Version) - 4:20 (composed by Dave West and Rick Astley]]) - "HopelesslyHopelessly"Hopelessly" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Rob Fisher and him-self. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick. The song was recorded for Astley's fourth album, Body & Soul....
" - 3:36 (composed by Rob FisherRob FisherRob Fisher was a British keyboardist and songwriter from Cheltenham, England, who achieved chart success as a member of Naked Eyes, and later Climie Fisher...
and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "Body and Soul" - 4:10
- "SleepingSleeping (song)"Sleeping" is a dance song performed by English singer Rick Astley. It was written and produced by Chris Braide and Astley in 2001. The song was Astley's first single in almost 8 years, released in Germany only...
" - 3:41 (composed by Rick Astley and Chris Braide)
US Version
- "Never Gonna Give You UpNever Gonna Give You UpA group of London dance producers, called The Rickrollerz made a house music cover version of "Never Gonna Give You Up" on that day, and in honor of that event....
" - 3:33 - "It Would Take a Strong Strong ManIt Would Take a Strong Strong ManIt Would Take a Strong Strong Man is a song written by Stock Aitken Waterman for Rick Astley's multi million selling debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. It was another successful single for Astley, reaching number ten on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and number one for one week on the Hot Adult...
" - 3:40 - "She Wants to Dance with MeShe Wants to Dance with Me"She Wants to Dance with Me" is a song written and recorded by Rick Astley in 1988. The song was released in the United Kingdom on September 12, 1988; it entered the chart at the #16 and its highest chart position was #6; it stayed 11 weeks in the UK Singles Chart. In the Billboard Hot 100, it also...
(Watermix)" - 3:16 - "Whenever You Need SomebodyWhenever You Need SomebodyWhenever You Need Somebody is Rick Astley's first album released in 1987 on RCA Records. It is his best selling album and, according to his own official website, sold 15.2 million copies worldwide...
" (7") - 3:27 - "Move Right OutMove Right Out"Move Right Out" is a pop–soul song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Rob Fisher and him-self. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick...
" (7") - 3:54 (composed by Rob FisherRob FisherRob Fisher was a British keyboardist and songwriter from Cheltenham, England, who achieved chart success as a member of Naked Eyes, and later Climie Fisher...
and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "Giving Up on LoveGiving Up on Love"Giving Up on Love" is a pop–dance song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by him-self. The song notably contradicts the theme of faithfulness to a lover Astley had been known for with songs like "Never Gonna Give You Up", "Whenever You Need Somebody" and "Together Forever",...
" (7" R&B Version) - 4:07 (composed by Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "Together Forever" (Lover's Leap 7" Remix) - 3:22
- "Take Me to Your HeartTake Me to Your Heart (Rick Astley song)"Take Me To Your Heart" is a 1988 song recorded by Rick Astley. Written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, the song was released the same year as the second single off the album Hold Me In Your Arms. It was a success in the UK Singles Chart where it peaked at number eight and was ranked for...
" (7") - 3:29 - "My Arms Keep Missing You" (The No L Mix) - 6:47
- "Ain't Too Proud to BegAin't Too Proud to Beg"Ain't Too Proud to Beg" is a 1966 song and hit single by The Temptations for Motown Records' Gordy label, produced by Norman Whitfield and written by Whitfield and Edward Holland, Jr. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Pop Chart, and was a number-one hit on the Billboard R&B charts for...
" - 4:17 (composed by Eddie Holland and Norman WhitfieldNorman WhitfieldNorman Jesse Whitfield was an American songwriter and producer, best known for his work with Berry Gordy's Motown label during the 1960s...
) - "HopelesslyHopelessly"Hopelessly" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Rob Fisher and him-self. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick. The song was recorded for Astley's fourth album, Body & Soul....
" - 3:36 (composed by Rob FisherRob FisherRob Fisher was a British keyboardist and songwriter from Cheltenham, England, who achieved chart success as a member of Naked Eyes, and later Climie Fisher...
and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "When You Gonna" (12") - 7:34 (composed by Ian Curnow, Phil HardingPhil Harding (producer)Phil Harding is an English audio engineer, producer and remixer, best known for his extended collaboration with keyboardist and programmer Ian Curnow....
and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) (Credited to Rick and Lisa) - "Never Knew LoveNever Knew Love"Never Knew Love" is a pop–dance song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by John Paul and Derek Bordeaux. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick...
" (Remix) - 3:07 (composed by John Paul and Derek Bordeaux) - "Hold Me in Your Arms" (7") - 4:32 (composed by Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "When I Fall in LoveWhen I Fall in Love"When I Fall in Love" is a 1952 popular song recorded by many artists.When I Fall in Love may also refer to:* When I Fall in Love , an album by Chris Botti, with a version of the 1952 song...
" - 3:03 (composed by Edward HeymanEdward HeymanEdward Heyman was an American musician and lyricist, best known for his compositions "Body and Soul", "When I Fall in Love", and "For Sentimental Reasons". He also contributed many songs for films.-Biography:...
and Victor YoungVictor YoungVictor Young was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. He was born in Chicago.-Biography:...
) - "Cry For Help" (Single) - 4:05 (composed by Rob FisherRob FisherRob Fisher was a British keyboardist and songwriter from Cheltenham, England, who achieved chart success as a member of Naked Eyes, and later Climie Fisher...
and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
) - "The Ones You LoveThe Ones You Love"The Ones You Love" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Dave West and him-self. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick...
" (Single) - 4:20 (composed by Dave West and Rick AstleyRick AstleyRichard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
)
Charts
| Chart | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Danish Albums Chart | 5 |
| UK Albums Chart | 16 |
When You Gonna
"When You Gonna", recorded as duet by Rick AstleyRick Astley
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries...
and Lisa Carter for the albums When You Gonna and Greatest Hits. The song was released in 1987, and with no promotion managed to chart at #17 in The Netherlands.
7" single
- "When You Gonna" 3:28
- "When You Gonna (Dub Mix)" 5:48