21 Songs written by Rick Astley

"Angels on My Side" is a song by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 13 May 2016 as the second single from his seventh studio album 50 (2016). The song has charted in Belgium. The song was written and produced by Rick Astley and is performed in the key of G minor.

"Cry for Help" is the title of the first single taken from British dance-pop singer Rick Astley's third studio album, Free. It was written by Rick Astley and Rob Fisher. The Andraé Crouch Choir provided backing vocals.

50 is the seventh studio album by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released on 10 June 2016 by BMG. It is Astley's first studio album in more than 10 years, following Portrait (2005). In the United Kingdom, 50 became Astley's first number-one album since his 1987 debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. All songs on this album were sung, written and recorded by Astley himself. The album was later released on 7 October 2016 in the United States, marking his first American release since 1993's Body & Soul. The album was made as a commencement to Astley's 50th birthday in 2016, hence the album's title.

Hold Me in Your Arms is the second album by English pop singer Rick Astley, released in November 1988 on RCA Records. It is the follow-up to his successful debut album Whenever You Need Somebody.

Beautiful Life is the eighth studio album by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released on 13 July 2018 by BMG. The album peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.

"Every One of Us" is a song by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on 12 September 2019 as the lead single from his greatest hits album The Best of Me (2019). The song was written and produced by Rick Astley.

"Giving Up on Love'" is a pop–dance song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by himself. It was produced by Daize Washbourn and Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's second album, Hold Me in Your Arms. The single peaked at number 38 in US Billboard charts. Never released as a single in the UK, this North American-only single was released just prior to Astley's US Tour.

"Hold Me in Your Arms" is a song written and performed by Rick Astley. Released as a single in 1989, it reached No.10 in the UK singles chart in February 1989. It was the third single from his album Hold Me in Your Arms.

"Hopelessly" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Rob Fisher and himself. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's fourth album, Body & Soul. It was released as the album's second and final single. The single peaked at number 33 in the UK charts. It peaked at number 28 in the US and at number three in Canada. It is still a recurrent play on most North America hot AC stations.

Hold Me in Your Arms is the second album by English pop singer Rick Astley, released in November 1988 on RCA Records. It is the follow-up to his successful debut album Whenever You Need Somebody.

"Lights Out" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley. It was his first mainstream single in the UK for nearly 17 years. The song was performed to an audience for the first time on Peter Kay's 2010 tour which commenced at the MEN Arena, Manchester on 27 April 2010. Astley was unveiled as a surprise special guest and performed a medley of his old hits before revealing his new song.

"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 Stock Aitken Waterman companion. It is the second single from the album. The single peaked at number 58 in UK charts. The song is written in the key of G minor.

Whenever You Need Somebody is the debut studio album by English singer Rick Astley. It was released on 16 November 1987 on RCA Records. It is his best-selling album and, according to his own official website, has sold 15.2 million copies worldwide. The album is listed as the 136th best-selling album in Spain, and was the seventh best-selling album of 1987 in the United Kingdom.

"The Ones You Love" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley and written by Dave West and himself. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Rick. The song was recorded for Astley's fourth album, Body & Soul. The single peaked at number 48 in UK charts.

Shakespeare's Words is a 2003 single by Popstars: The Rivals male winners One True Voice. It was released on 2 June 2003. The song was the second and final release by the band as they split up in August 2003 without having released an album. It reached number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and number 39 in Ireland.

Beautiful Life is the eighth studio album by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released on 13 July 2018 by BMG. The album peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.

"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 chart at the number 16 and its highest chart position was number 6; it stayed 11 weeks in the UK Singles Chart. On the Billboard Hot 100, it also reached number 6. Astley kicked off Paula Abdul's "Straight Up", and stayed at number one for two weeks in Canada. It was an international success.

"Sleeping" is a dance song performed by English singer Rick Astley. It was written and produced by Chris Braide and Astley in 2001. The song was Astley's first single in almost eight years, released in Germany only. Its first UK appearance was on the 2002 Greatest Hits compilation. The song is also the first single, taken from his fifth studio album, Keep It Turned On.

Beautiful Life is the eighth studio album by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released on 13 July 2018 by BMG. The album peaked at number 6 on the UK Albums Chart.