← All artists
Rick Astley
📷 Wjack12 · CC BY-SA 4.0

▸ Artist · 1987–1991

Rick Astley

4 songs in the crate.

🎧 Ask the DJ about Rick Astley

The Story

OriginUnited KingdomGenreblue-eyed soul, dance music, dance-popLabelSony Music, Stock Aitken Waterman, RCA Records

Rick Astley is a British singer and songwriter known for his smooth blend of blue-eyed soul and dance-pop. With the help of the production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, he released memorable tracks that defined the late '80s sound. His debut single, "Never Gonna Give You Up," and follow-up "Together Forever" became instant hits, showcasing his rich vocals and catchy hooks. Tracks like "She Wants to Dance with Me" and "Cry for Help" further solidified his place in the music scene. Whether you were dancing in the club or belting out tunes in your car, Astley’s music captures a playful spirit that still resonates today.

By The Liner Notes · facts via Wikidata & Wikipedia.

Facts via Wikidata (CC0).

What does Rick Astley remind you of?

The drive, the dance, the heartbreak, the summer. Add a memory of Rick Astley.

💭 No rules — but if you’re stuck: what was on TV · what you were eating · the movie it brings back · who you were with

💜 Memories are kept forever — they live on this artist’s wall. You can delete yours anytime.

Community Memories

Never Gonna Give You Up
Rick Astley1987
She Wants to Dance with Me
Rick Astley1987
Together Forever
Rick Astley1988

✍️ The songwriters & producers behind Rick Astley

Who wrote and produced the Rick Astley songs in the crate — tap a name for everything else they worked on.

🎟️ Admit One

Ticket Trail

Find the setlist. Save the memory.

No.
8791

Trying to remember what they played when you saw Rick Astley back in the day? Jump to Setlist.fm to search real historical setlists, then come back and save the memory.

Search historical setlists on Setlist.fm.

Were you there?

Setlist searches open on Setlist.fm. G33Z3R does not host or verify external setlist data.

🛍️ Get the Rick Astley merch

Affiliate links: as an Amazon Associate and an 80sTees affiliate, we earn from qualifying purchases, at no extra cost to you. Details

📼 Rick Astley by decade

🎚️ Genres

📺 Heard on these vibes

📀 More like Rick Astley

Songs from the same scenes, sound, and era — by other artists.

West End Girls
Pet Shop Boys1985
Heaven is a Place on Earth
Belinda Carlisle1988
Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car
Billy Ocean1988
There'll Be Sad Songs (To Make You Cry)
Billy Ocean1986
Waiting for a Star to Fall
Boy Meets Girl1989
Do You Really Want to Hurt Me
Culture Club1983

🕳️ Down the rabbit hole