Whenever You Need Somebody Rick Astley

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  • Release Date: 11/12/1987
  • Sales Rank: 99,259
  • Label: RCA VICTOR EUROPE
  • UPC: 035627515026

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Whenever You Need Somebody

1LISTENNever Gonna Give You Up 3:36
2LISTENWhenever You Need Somebody 3:56
3LISTENTogether Forever 3:29
4LISTENIt Would Take a Strong, Strong Man 3:44
5LISTENThe Love Has Gone 4:20
6LISTENDon't Say Goodbye 4:11
7LISTENSlipping Away 3:56
8LISTENNo More Looking for Love 3:15
9LISTENYou Move Me 3:45
10LISTENWhen I Fall in Love 3:03

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Editorial Reviews

In the '80s and '90s, England's dance-music team Stock, Aitken & Waterman was often accused of being too slick for its own good, and favoring style over substance. But the producers/songwriters (also known for their work with Dead or Alive and Samantha Fox) should definitely be proud of their work on fellow Briton Rick Astley's often captivating debut album, Whenever You Need Somebody. While the high-tech production is very '80s, Astley's soul/pop/dance music approach is very much a production of the '70s -- sort of the Average White Band meets Philly soul/disco meets Tom Jones. The best dance music works both on and off the dance floor, and this certainly holds true on such slick yet gritty fare as "Together Forever," "Never Gonna Give You Up," and "Don't Say Goodbye." There are a few weak moments -- the lackluster "No More Looking for Love" being a glaring example -- but overall, this CD proved Astley to be a welcome addition to the British R&B scene. Alex Henderson, All Music Guide

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The Idol Creationby Anonymous

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May 18, 2002: I remember this CD when I was in college.I sing and I wanted to sound just like Rick. If my vocals were as strong, smooth and sincere as the ones Astley reveals on this CD I would have been a ledgen by now. He's not and I often wonder why. If you need a man's man view listen, dance and discover with this work. Its one of the best. And yes at 34 I still pull out this CD, remember the romantic times, and apply the genres of this CD to todays situations.

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A must have!by Anonymous

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April 11, 2001: This is a great album that features Rick's booming and soulful voice. Some of his best known songs are here including ''Never Gonna Give You Up'', ''Together Forever'' and ''It Would Take a Strong Man''. This is a prime example of white soul.

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