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
No More Looking For Love
Rick Astley Lyrics
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For a love to call my own
I've been hoping
You would say you're coming home
I will put my arms around you
Baby, I'm so glad I found you
There ain't nothing I can do
Now that I'm in love with you
No more looking for love
Now that I'm in love with you
No, there's no more looking for love
Now I've found a love that's true
I've been thinking
'Bout the way you looked last night
I remember how we held each other tight
As we lay beside the fire
Felt the heat of pure desire
There ain't nothing I can do
Now that I'm in love with you
No more looking for love
Now that I'm in love with you
No, there's no more looking for love
Now I've found a love that's true
I'm so glad that love has come around
I'm so thankful for the love I've found
No more looking for love
Now that I'm in love with you
No, there's no more looking for love
Now I've found a love that's true
No more looking for love
Now that I'm in love with you
No, there's no more looking for love
Now I've found a love that's true
The lyrics of Rick Astley's song, No More Looking For Love, convey a sense of relief and contentment after a long search for true love. Astley sings about waiting for the right person to come along, hoping that they would say they're coming home, and then experiencing the joy and comfort of finally being with them. He uses vivid imagery to describe an intimate moment from the previous night, where he and his lover held each other tight beside a fire, feeling the heat of pure desire. Astley's tone of voice and the overall melody complement the lyrics, conveying a sense of happiness and emotional fulfillment.
The lyrics of this song underscore a universal human desire for companionship and love. Many people have likely experienced the struggles of searching for love, and the relief and happiness that comes with finding it. The song's popularity speaks to this shared experience, and it has become an enduring classic in the genre of romantic ballads.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been waiting
I have been patiently waiting for a love that belongs solely to me.
For a love to call my own
A love that is meant just for me, that resonates with my soul.
I've been hoping
I have longed and wished for your return.
You would say you're coming home
You will finally come back to me, where you should be.
I will put my arms around you
I will embrace you tightly, cherishing our closeness.
Baby, I'm so glad I found you
I am delighted that I have found you, that we've crossed paths.
There ain't nothing I can do
I am powerless to resist the love that I feel for you.
Now that I'm in love with you
Now that my heart belongs to you, I am fully invested in this relationship.
No more looking for love
I don't need to search for love anymore because I have found it with you.
Now I've found a love that's true
I have discovered a love that is real, honest, and genuine.
I've been thinking
My thoughts have been consumed with you.
'Bout the way you looked last night
I have been reminiscing about your appearance last night.
I remember how we held each other tight
I recall the intimacy we shared in each other's arms.
As we lay beside the fire
As we lay together near the warmth of the fireplace.
Felt the heat of pure desire
We experienced a deep longing, an intense passion for each other.
I'm so glad that love has come around
I feel fortunate that love has entered my life.
I'm so thankful for the love I've found
I express my gratitude for having discovered this true, genuine love.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICK ASTLEY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MyTurtleApril
Spanish speakers from native to fluent, correct me if i made any mistakes
No Más Buscando Amor
Letra
He estado esperando
por un amor para llamar mi propio
He estado deaseando
dirías que estás viniendo a casa
Voy a poner mis brazos alrededor de ti
bebé, estoy muy contento que te encontré
No hay nada que puedo hacer
Ahora que estoy enamorado de ti
No más buscando amor
Ahora que estoy enamorado de ti
No, no hay más buscando amor
Ahora he buscado un amor que es verdad
he estado pensando
sobre la manera en que te miraste anoche
Yo recuerdo
cómo nos abrazamos
como estemos al lado del fuego
Sentí el calor de deseo puro
No hay nada que puedo hacer
Ahora que estoy enamorado de ti
No más buscando amor (buscando amor)
Ahora que estoy enamorado de ti
No, no hay más buscando amor (buscando amor)
Ahora he buscado un amor que es verdad
Estoy muy contento que el amor ha venido
Doy muchas gracias por el amor que he buscado
No más buscando amor
(buscando amor, buscando amor)
No más buscando amor
(buscando amor, buscando amor)
No más buscando amor (buscando amor)
Ahora que estoy enamorado de ti
No, no hay más buscando amor (buscando amor)
Ahora he buscado un amor que es verdad
No más buscando amor (buscando amor)
Ahora que estoy enamorado de ti
No, no hay más buscando amor (buscando amor)
Ahora he buscado un amor que es verdad
No más buscando amor (buscando amor)
@pennypay1
Ah, memories. Eighteen, first job, first apartment, first 'serious' time with a guy. This was a frequent soundtrack during a more innocent time in my life. And what a smooth voice...
@Maymonmen
wonder what kind of times you are having right now... owo
@argonize
@@Maymonmen uhhhhh
@edmardisla8492
@@argonize Do not fear, they have been contained.
@yaser5572
one of the best of Rick astley👌
@frankiii9165
If you're listening this, it means you are a true Rick Astley fan!
@pizazzulous6921
Yes! I am!! Who doesn't love Rick Astley? He's never gonna give us up! 😁
@ilovegummybearscha8784
yes
@marulucido2367
i love rickroll
@LemonDrip
LETS GOOOOOOOO