In 1985, Astley was playing the club circuit as a singer with a soul band named FBI, when he was seen by the record producer Pete Waterman and persuaded to come to London to work at the PWL recording studio. Under the tutelage of production trio Stock Aitken Waterman, Astley was taught about the recording process and groomed for his future career, supposedly starting off as the recording studio 'tea boy'. During much of his career prior to the proliferation of music videos, many listeners assumed he was black. In one instance, the comedic entertainer, Sinbad, discussed him with a talk-show host, expressing his surprise that Astley was not "one of the brothers." Even after his visual appearance, it was still popular belief that he was miming for a black American singer. His brother Mark Astley helped to refute this assertion.
His first single was the little-known "When You Gonna" credited to Rick & Lisa, but his first solo outing was "Never Gonna Give You Up," released in 1987. It became an immediate success, spending five weeks at the top of the British charts and becoming the year's highest-selling single. It was the first of no fewer than 13 (world-wide) Top 30 hit singles for him.
The album Whenever You Need Somebody also reached Number One in the UK, and the hit singles continued, including the title track and a cover of Nat King Cole's "When I Fall In Love."
On 12 March 1988, "Never Gonna Give You Up" had also topped the U.S. singles chart and was followed by a second U.S. #1 on 18 June with his second U.S. single release "Together Forever."
By the end of the decade, Astley had parted company with Stock Aitken Waterman. He achieved one more major success with the 1991 ballad "Cry For Help," which reached the Top 10 in both the UK and the U.S. It featured a gospel choir arranged by Andraé Crouch, who'd also been involved with Madonna's 1989 hit "Like A Prayer."
His next album Body & Soul was released in 1993. The album did not chart in the U.K. and managed to make The Billboard 200 peaking at a lowly #182. The two singles, The Ones You Love and Hopelessly performed very well on the adult contemporary chart, peaking at #19 and #4 respectively. Hopelessly also crossed over and peaked at #31 on the Top 40 Mainstream chart. For much of the 1990s and early 2000s, Astley remained largely out of the spotlight.
In 1991 the RIAA certified that two million copies of Whenever You Need Somebody had been sold. Total world sales of Astley's records (inclusive of singles, albums and compilation inclusions) have reached 40 million.
Almost 10 years after "Body & Soul", Rick finally returned to the music world and released "Keep It Turned On" in 2002. The album featured the single "Sleeping", which became a minor club hit, thanks to a set of remixes from U.S. house producer Todd Terry.
In 2005 Astley released the album Portrait in which he covered many classic soul standards such as "Vincent", "Nature Boy" and "Close To You".
In early 2006, Astley withdrew unexpectedly at the eleventh hour from appearing on the BBC TV celebrity/pro duets show Just the Two of Us after committing to the series. This led to criticism from those in the entertainment industry and media. His place was filled by opera singer Russell Watson, who eventually won the competition. The BBC failed to explain that Astley's withdrawal was due to his partner Lene Bausager being nominated for the 2006 Academy Award for Best Live Action Short Film for her produced/directed film "Cashback". Astley would have missed a crucial part of the show by attending the awards ceremony and so withdrew before the show started its run.
Based on various music charts in the UK, U.S. and Canada, Astley has charted a grand total of 14 (different) hit singles and 6 (different) hit albums as of March 2006.
During the later part of 2006 and the beginning of 2007, the song "Never Gonna Give You Up" became part of an internet meme similar to the "Duckrolling" of the 4chan game forums. A link would be submitted to the forum, in the first instances to a supposed trailer of a new game, and would redirect the user to the video. This process fondly became known as a "Rickroll", and the usage of which has developed exponentially since. As a result of the increased publicity Rick Astley's former record company (RCA) released a greatest hits album.
In 2008, he won the Best Act Ever prize at MTV EMA's. In the same year he Rick rolled America on National TV in Macy's Thanksgiving Parade..thanks to Cartoon Network
Keep Singing
Rick Astley Lyrics
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I saw my daddy crying at the steering wheel
And oh, it made me feel so scared
Then there was joy
Found my religion, swimming in a choir of voices
And oh, I knew that I'd been spared
That I'd be saved some sunny day
That I'd be saved some sunny day
From throwing my life, throwing my life away
Keep singing, woah, I keep singing
Praising to the heavens with my voice ringing
Keep singing, woah, I keep singing
Clap to the beat till my hands are stinging
And I'd be saved some sunny day
From throwing my life, throwing my life away
And now I understand
I'm a wide-eyed father, and blessed are the children
Oh, our greatest reward
And with these hands
I'll move a mountain, build a castle to keep you safe
Of this you know you can be sure
And you'll be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing your life away
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Praising to the heavens with your voices ringing
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Clap to the beat til your hands are stinging
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
Who do you love?
When it all comes down to truth
Who do you love?
When it all comes back to you
Who do you love?
When you're lying in your bed
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
And you'll be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing your life away
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Praising to the heavens with your voices ringing
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Clap to the beat til your hands are stinging
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
The lyrics of "Keep Singing" by Rick Astley tell a story of personal growth and finding strength through both the difficult and joyful moments in life. The first verse references the singer's childhood memories of seeing his father cry while driving, causing him to feel scared. But then later in life, the singer found joy and comfort in singing and being a part of a choir, which gave him a sense of purpose and a feeling of being "saved."
The chorus repeats the phrase "Keep singing" as a mantra of sorts, urging the listener to continue pushing through difficult times and finding strength in their own voice. In the second verse, the singer reflects on his role as a father and how his love for his children drives him to be the best version of himself. The bridge asks the question "Who do you love?" and encourages the listener to keep singing and praying, as it will ultimately lead to salvation and being saved from "throwing your life away."
Overall, the lyrics of "Keep Singing" offer a message of hope and resilience through life's challenges, and the power of music and community in helping one find their way.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was a boy
As a child, I saw things that left me feeling scared.
I saw my daddy crying at the steering wheel
My father's emotions frightened me.
And oh, it made me feel so scared
The image of my crying father cast a shadow over my childhood.
Then there was joy
I found my passion for singing and felt a sense of joy that lifted me up.
Found my religion, swimming in a choir of voices
Being part of a choir filled me with a sense of purpose and spirituality.
And oh, I knew that I'd been spared
This experience saved me from a future without purpose or hope.
That I'd be saved some sunny day
I knew that someday I would find meaning and fulfillment in life.
Saved from throwing my life away
I was saved from a life of meaninglessness and despair.
Keep singing, woah, I keep singing
Singing has become my life's purpose and I will continue to pursue it.
Praising to the heavens with my voice ringing
I use my voice to express my gratitude and celebrate the joy of life.
Clap to the beat till my hands are stinging
I put my heart and soul into my music, giving everything I have.
And now I understand
As a father, I now see the meaning and blessings of life through my children.
I'm a wide-eyed father, and blessed are the children
Being a father has opened my eyes to the beauty and magic of life.
Oh, our greatest reward
Our children are our greatest reward, bringing joy and meaning to our lives.
And with these hands
With my love and strength, I will protect and provide for my children.
I'll move a mountain, build a castle to keep you safe
I will do everything in my power to ensure my children's safety and happiness.
Of this you know you can be sure
My children can rest assured that they are loved and protected.
Who do you love?
Life is about love and relationships, and it's important to cherish those closest to us.
When it all comes down to truth
In life, all that really matters is the love and connection we share with others.
When it all comes back to you
The love we give to others comes back to us tenfold, enriching our lives in countless ways.
When you're lying in your bed
At the end of the day, it's the people we love who provide us with comfort and peace of mind.
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
In life, it's important to hold onto the things that bring us joy and purpose.
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
Through singing and prayer, we can express our gratitude and connect with something larger than ourselves.
And you'll be saved some sunny day
By holding onto the things that matter, we can find meaning and happiness in life.
Saved from throwing your life away
With purpose and love, we can avoid the pitfall of a meaningless and unfulfilling life.
Praising to the heavens with your voices ringing
We can use our voices to celebrate the goodness and beauty of life.
Clap to the beat til your hands are stinging
We can give our all in pursuit of our passions and purpose.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: RICK ASTLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BogdaKJ
Yes !!I honestly cannot stop listening to this. Anyone else feel the same way? 2020
Keep Singing
When I was a boy
I saw my daddy crying at the steering wheel
And oh, it made me feel so scared
Then there was joy
Found my religion, swimming in a choir of voices
And oh, I knew that I'd been spared
That I'd be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing my life away
That I'd be saved some sunny day
From throwing my life, throwing my life away
Keep singing, woah, I keep singing
Praising to the heavens with my voice ringing
Keep singing, woah, I keep singing
Clap to the beat till my hands are stinging
And I'd be saved some sunny day
From throwing my life, throwing my life away
And now I understand
I'm a wide-eyed father, and blessed are the children
Oh, our greatest reward
And with these hands
I'll move a mountain, build a castle to keep you safe
Of this you know you can be sure
And you'll be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing your life away
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Praising to the heavens with your voices ringing
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Clap to the beat til your hands are stinging
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
Who do you love?
When it all comes down to truth
Who do you love?
When it all comes back to you
Who do you love?
When you're lying in your bed
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
And you'll be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing your life away
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Praising to the heavens with your voices ringing
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Clap to the beat til your hands are stinging
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
@konstantinos2012
Lyrics:
When I was a boy
I saw my daddy crying at the steering wheel
And oh, it made me feel so scared
Then there was joy
Found my religion, swimming in a choir of voices
And oh, I knew that I'd been spared
That I'd be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing my life away
That I'd be saved some sunny day
From throwing my life, throwing my life away
Keep singing, woah, I keep singing
Praising to the heavens with my voice ringing
Keep singing, woah, I keep singing
Clap to the beat till my hands are stinging
And I'd be saved some sunny day
From throwing my life, throwing my life away
And now I understand
I'm a wide-eyed father, and blessed are the children
Oh, our greatest reward
And with these hands
I'll move a mountain, build a castle to keep you safe
Of this you know you can be sure
And you'll be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing your life away
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Praising to the heavens with your voices ringing
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Clap to the beat til your hands are stinging
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
Who do you love?
When it all comes down to truth
Who do you love?
When it all comes back to you
Who do you love?
When you're lying in your bed
Who do you love?
Who do you love?
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
Pray, keep singing, woah, keep singing
And you'll be saved some sunny day
Saved from throwing your life away
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Praising to the heavens with your voices ringing
Keep singing, woah, keep singing
Clap to the beat til your hands are stinging
And you'll be saved some sunny day
From throwing your life, throwing your life away
@danbull
Welcome back Rick. We've been waiting.
@Houndpharos
He would never let us down.
Joking aside I actually like his new song.
@seanharmon4005
+Dan Bull We need a Rick Astley Rap, STAT!
@lapo7776
potato
@awesomekidz2810
huh? Dan Bull hmm, what're you doing here?
@nathandonnelly5994
I didn't know you were a fan, Mr Bull...
@timothybaron9201
This guy still sounds as good as when he was in his 20s. He is great live too. You can make fun of Never Gonna Give You Up but don't make fun of this humble legend.
@Dice-Z
Wrong, he sounds better.
@aterron1145
It's enough that we have a song as a meme. But don't do a meme with any other of his songs.
@NotSoMagicMerlin
@@aterron1145 IKR