''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation by English singer

Rick Astley Richard Paul Astley (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer, songwriter and radio personality, who has been active in music for several decades. He gained worldwide fame in the 1980s, having multiple hits including his signature song "Ne ...

released in the UK in 2002 and in the US a year later. While the American version features alternate mixes focused between 1987 and 1991, the European version features hits up to his 2002 album ''

Keep It Turned On ''Keep It Turned On'' is the fifth studio album by English singer Rick Astley, as well as the first after an eight-year hiatus of his career. It was released in Germany on 3 December 2001. The album reached number 56 on the German Albums Chart. ...

''. It sold over 100,000 copies in the UK and was certified gold by the BPI. The UK release saw the debut appearance of Astley's 2001 single "

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", thus making it a brand-new track for listeners.

Track listing

All tracks composed by

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unless stated otherwise.

European version

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Never Gonna Give You Up "Never Gonna Give You Up" is the debut single recorded by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley, released on 27 July 1987. It is one of Astley's most famous songs. It was written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, and was released as ...

" – 3:33 from ''

Whenever You Need Somebody ''Whenever You Need Somebody'' is the debut studio album by English singer Rick Astley, released on 16 November 1987 by RCA Records. It is his best-selling album and, according to his own official website, has sold 15.2 million copies worldwi ...

'' # "

" (Single Version) – 3:27 from ''Whenever You Need Somebody'' # "

When I Fall in Love "When I Fall in Love" is a popular song, written by Victor Young (music) and Edward Heyman (lyrics). It was introduced in the film '' One Minute to Zero'' as the instrumental titled "Theme from One Minute to Zero". Jeri Southern sang on the fir ...

" – 3:03 (composed by

Edward Heyman Edward Heyman (March 14, 1907October 16, 1981) was an American lyricist and producer, best known for his lyrics to " Body and Soul," "When I Fall in Love," and " For Sentimental Reasons." He also contributed to a number of songs for films. Biogr ...

and

Victor Young Albert Victor Young (August 8, 1899– November 10, 1956)"Victor Young, Composer, Dies of Heart Attack", ''Oakland Tribune'', November 12, 1956. was an American composer, arranger, violinist and conductor. Biography Young is commonly said to ...

) from ''Whenever You Need Somebody'' # "

My Arms Keep Missing You "My Arms Keep Missing You" is a song by Rick Astley released in 1987 as the second half of a double A-side single. The first A-side is the pop standard "When I Fall in Love". "My Arms Keep Missing You" was released as an independent single in G ...

" – 3:13 # " Together Forever" – 3:22 from ''Whenever You Need Somebody'' # "

It Would Take a Strong Strong Man "It Would Take a Strong Strong Man" is a 1987 song by Rick Astley. Written by Stock Aitken Waterman, tt was released as the fifth single from Astley's debut album ''Whenever You Need Somebody''. It was mainly intended for the American market whe ...

" – 3:40 from ''Whenever You Need Somebody'' # "

She Wants to Dance with Me "She Wants to Dance with Me" is a song written and recorded by Rick Astley in 1988. It is the lead single from his second studio album, '' Hold Me in Your Arms''. The song was released in United Kingdom on September 20, 1988; it entered the cha ...

" – 3:16 from '' Hold Me in Your Arms'' # " Take Me to Your Heart" – 3:29 from ''Hold Me in Your Arms'' # " Hold Me in Your Arms" – 4:32 (composed by

) from ''Hold Me in Your Arms'' # "

Cry for Help "Cry for Help" is a song by British dance-pop singer Rick Astley, released as the first single from his third studio album, '' Free'' (1991). It was written by Astley and Rob Fisher, formerly one half of the 1980s pop outfits Naked Eyes and Cl ...

" (Single Version) – 4:06 (composed by Rob Fisher and

) from ''

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'' # "

Move Right Out "Move Right Out" is a pop soul song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Astley and Rob Fisher. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's third album, ''Free'', his first album without St ...

" – 3:54 (composed by Rob Fisher and

) from ''Free'' # " Never Knew Love" – 3:07 (composed by John Paul and Derek Bordeaux) from ''Free'' # "

The Ones You Love "The Ones You Love" is a song performed by English singer-songwriter Rick Astley, written by Astley and Dave West. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley, and recorded for Astley's third album, '' Body & Soul'' (1993). The song was release ...

" (Single Version) – 4:20 (composed by Dave West and

) from '' Body & Soul'' # "

Hopelessly "Hopelessly" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Rob Fisher and Astley. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's first album, '' Body & Soul'' (1993). It was released as ...

" – 3:36 (composed by Rob Fisher and

) from ''Body & Soul'' # "Body and Soul" – 4:10 from ''Body & Soul'' # "

" – 3:41 (composed by Rick Astley and Chris Braide) from ''

US version

# "

" – 3:33 # "

" – 3:40 # "

(Watermix)" – 3:16 # "

" (7") – 3:27 # "

" (7") – 3:54 (composed by Rob Fisher and

) # "

Giving Up on Love "Giving Up on Love'" is a song written and recorded by English singer Rick Astley. It was produced by Daize Washbourn with Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's second album, '' Hold Me in Your Arms''. The single peaked at number 38 in US ' ...

" (7" R&B Version) – 4:07 (composed by

) # " Together Forever" (Lover's Leap 7" Remix) – 3:22 # " Take Me to Your Heart" (7") – 3:29 # "

" (The No L Mix) – 6:47 # "

Ain't Too Proud to Beg "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" is a 1966 song and hit single by The Temptations for Motown Records' Gordy label, produced by Norman Whitfield and written by Whitfield and Edward Holland Jr. The song peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Pop Chart, a ...

" – 4:17 (composed by

Eddie Holland Edward Holland Jr. (born October 30, 1939) is an American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Holland was born in Detroit, Michigan, United States. Although he was an early Motown artist who recorded minor hit singles such as "Jamie", ...

and

Norman Whitfield Norman Jesse Whitfield (May 12, 1940 – September 16, 2008) was an American songwriter and producer, who worked with Berry Gordy's Motown labels during the 1960s.allmusic Biography/ref> He has been credited as one of the creators of the Motow ...

) # "

" – 3:36 (composed by Rob Fisher and

) # "When You Gonna" (12") – 7:34 (composed by Ian Curnow, Phil Harding and

) (Credited to Rick and Lisa) # " Never Knew Love" (Remix) – 3:07 (composed by John Paul and Derek Bordeaux) # " Hold Me in Your Arms" (7") – 4:32 (composed by

) # "

" – 3:03 (composed by

and

) # "

" (Single) – 4:05 (composed by Rob Fisher and

) # "

" (Single) – 4:20 (composed by Dave West and

)

Charts

Singles

"When You Gonna"

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and No. 20 in

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. It also charted on the US ''Billboard'' Dance Club Songs chart at No. 11. It was the first

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to feature Astley, prior to his international debut solo number one

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". ; 7" single # "When You Gonna" 3:28 # "When You Gonna (Dub Mix)" 5:48

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Greatest Hits (Rick Astley Album) 2002 greatest hits albums Rick Astley compilation albums