Never Knew Love

Rick Astley

About Never Knew Love

"Never Knew Love" is a pop–dance song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by John Paul Taylor and Derek Bordeaux. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick. The song was recorded for Astley's third album, Free, his first album without Stock Aitken Waterman. It is the third and final single from the album. The single peaked at number 70 in UK charts.


Year:
1991
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Rick Astley

Richard Paul "Rick" Astley ( /ˈrɪk ˈæstli/; born 6 February 1966) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries. Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and by retirement in 1993 had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JLWvkkU0Z4 more »

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Release
"Never Knew Love" is a song by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released as a single in 1991.
Album Contribution
The song is included in Astley's third studio album, "Free," which was primarily of the soul genre.
Chart Performance
"Never Knew Love" did well in the United States, peaking at No. 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
The song is generally classified under the genres of Pop, Dance-Pop, and Blue-Eyed Soul.
Music Video
A music video was produced for the song, which features Astley performing in a variety of scenes.
Song Meaning
While the interpretation can vary for different listeners, some listeners interpret the song as Astley expressing newfound love.
Sales
The sales of the song helped Astley's album "Free" to become a commercial success.
Transition
The song is considered by some as marking a departure from Astley's earlier style of dance-pop music, moving towards soul.
Later Performances
Astley often includes "Never Knew Love" in his concert setlists even today, demonstrating the song's lasting impact and popularity.
Collaboration
The song was written by Rick Astley and Rob Fisher, known for being one half of the 80s British synthpop duo "Naked Eyes" and "Climie Fisher."
B-Side Track
The B-side of "Never Knew Love" was another song by Rick Astley titled "Behind the Smile."
Critics' Reception
The song was generally well-received, with critics praising Astley's vocal performance. It is often remembered as one of his more emotive and engaging songs.
Lifetime Success
The song has contributed significantly to Rick Astley's successful music career, with this particular album marking a transitional point in his career.

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