经过两年的艰苦磨练,幸运女神开始眷顾于Rick Astley了。1987年他凭藉一首《Never Gonna Give You Up》(永不放弃你)取得巨大成功。在短短的几个月里,它在全英排行榜上连创佳绩。随后进军美国,也同样获得成功。毫无疑问,Rick Astley成了当年英美乐坛迅速闪亮的一颗明星,为了扩大知名度,同时为新曲作宣传,提高自己在乐坛的知名度,Rick Astley适时地进行了世界巡回演出。一时之间,他成为了传播媒体和乐迷们关注的焦点。
1988年,Rick Astley的第二首单曲《When Ever You Need Somebody》(每当你需要时)同时进入了7个国家的排行榜,并且位居榜首。接着他又推出了同名专辑,也获得好成绩,6周内销量超出了100万张。
Rick Astley’s new album, ‘Beautiful Life’, is released July 20th on BMG with an iconic cover shot by Rankin. Each of the twelve tracks are written, produced and played by Rick. Highlights are many and include the Chic flavored title track, the evocative ‘Rise Up’, the insanely catchy ‘Try’ and the warm childhood memories of ‘The Good Old Days’. There’s no denying, Rick Astley is back and here to stay.
Track Listing
1. Beautiful Life 03:43
2. Chance to Dance 03:11
3. She Makes Me 03:34
4. Shivers 03:38
5. Last Night on Earth 03:37
6. Every Corner 03:24
7. I Need the Light 03:05
8. Better Together 03:12
9. Empty Heart 04:14
10. Rise Up 03:15
11. Try 03:55
12. The Good Old Days 03:47