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3 unusual facts about Rick Astley


Earlestown

However, when first opened the club was originally called Astley's after Newton-le-Willows-born, pop-star Rick Astley.

Mobile virus

Once the computer is infected, the wallpaper is replaced by a photograph of the singer Rick Astley of RickRoll.

Northampton Balloon Festival

and featured Rick Astley and Signature but neither were able to revive the festival's fortunes and the event made a huge loss.


Another Place and Time

Since 1987, Stock/Aiken/Watermen had dominated the UK charts with acts like Bananarama, Dead or Alive, Hazell Dean, Kylie Minogue and Rick Astley scoring countless hits worldwide.

Danzel

It was a cover of the 1988 single with the same name by British singer Rick Astley, done with British DJ F.R.A.N.K. The single did not perform as well as "Pump It Up!", being released only in Australia, peaking at the position Number 74.

My Arms Keep Missing You

"My Arms Keep Missing You" was a song released as the second half of a double A-side single performed by Rick Astley in 1987.

Robert Bannochie

Bannochie was responsible for the cutting of videos such as Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley Directed by Simon West.

She Wants to Dance with Me

"She Wants to Dance with Me" is a song written and recorded by Rick Astley in 1988.

What the World Needs Now Is Love

It has been recorded or performed live by over 100 artists, including Carla Thomas, Tom Clay, The Staple Singers, Judy Garland, The Supremes, Cilla Black, The Chambers Brothers, McCoy Tyner, Barry Manilow, Jad Fair with Daniel Johnston, Ed Ames, Johnny Mathis, Zwan, Steve Tyrell, Luther Vandross, Andrea Ross, Aimee Mann, Rigmor Gustafsson, Stacey Kent, Mr. Bungle, The Young Americans, Rick Astley and Coldplay.

Zu spät

#* > "Whenever You Need..." (Stock, Aitken and Waterman; O'Chi Brown cover, also covered by Rick Astley) - 0:09


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