Rick Astley Album: “Greatest Hits [UK Bonus Track]”

"The folks at BMG Heritage did a wonderful job assembling Rick Astley's long-overdue Greatest Hits, for it succeeds in presenting a definitive and complete collection of the 1980s pop sensation's U.S. and U.K. hits. Not only does this set include all of his singles, it also boasts excellent liner notes, photographs, and chart positions. Included are his American chart-toppers 'Together Forever' and 'Never Gonna Give You Up,' the latter arguably one of the 1980s' most recognizable songs, as well as all of his other Top Ten hits, including the Motown-ish 'It Would Take a Strong, Strong Man,' 'She Wants to Dance With Me,' and the 1991 ballad hit 'Cry for Help.' All of Astley's U.K. hits are accounted for, including 'When I Fall in Love' and its non-album B-side, 'My Arms Keep Missing You,' 'Take Me to Your Heart,' 'Whenever You Need Somebody,' and 'Hold Me in Your Arms,' as well as lesser-known singles such as 'Hopelessly,' 'Move Right Out,' 'Giving up on Love,' and 'The Ones You Love.' Despite the years and changes in musical trends, the songs on this collection still sound fresh and Astley's voice always packs a wallop and leaves one with the undeniable impression that he was much more than a passing fad; he was, in fact, an extremely underrated and timeless talent who should be remembered as much more than simply a late-'80s pop phenomenon. [The British release includes one bonus track.] ~ Jose F. Promis, All Music Guide" [refers to 3/192002 Album Release Date, RCA Label]

Listining to this album brought back great memories from the 80's. Highly recommend to all 80's music lovers! (Version referred to the item available from Manila, Philippines.)

I have a confession yo make. I still have my old Rick Astley vinyl record Whenever You Need Somebody and it is probably 24 years old now.

There is something eternal about 80s music. Twenty years ago, silly teens like me partied our brains out to this. More than two decades later, youngsters of a different generation are still bopping to this at 80s theme nights.

Rick Astley looks so shy and sensitive on the covers that it's hard to picture him doing extroverted dance music. This collection more or less sums up his greatest (and my favorites) up till 2002. Everything including Never Gonna Give You Up, Together Forever, It Would Take A Strong Strong Man, Take Me To Your Heart, Cry For Help as well as the non album track My Arms Keep Missing You are here; with a new track called Sleeping rounding this off.