Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Awesome 80s Albums: Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody

This post padding is part 3 of my 1,234/0 part series on awesome albums of the 80s. 

In this thrilling post the album is Rick Astley - Whenever You Need Somebody.  Rick Astley is more than just an internet meme - he had over 4 albums.  Yes, this album does contain "Never Gonna Give You Up".  i beleive this was Rick Astley's debut album - released in 1987.  Like most 80s albums, this had 10 tracks (records used to have two sides which you would have to flip).  Supposedly, this album sold a whopping 15.2 million copies worldwide (wiki using his website as source).  His second album wasn't that bad either (i like the song "This Must Be Heaven" off his third album).  Rick Astley had 7 songs chart in the top 40 in the US. 

Notable Singles:
* "Never Gonna Give You Up"
* "Together Forever"
* "It Would Take A Strong Strong Man"

Lesser Known (in the US) Singles:
* "Whenever You Need Somebody" 
* "When I Fall In Love"
* "Don't Say Goodbye"

Other Songs i Kind of Like that Weren't Singles
* "No More Looking for Love"
* " You Move Me" - "i go to work in my clean shirt"

Not Previously Listed Songs:
* "The Love Has Gone" - "will we ever be the same... the joy has turnded to pain"
* "Slipping Away"

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