Industry Jun 14, 2026
Mike Stock on Rick Astley's Biggest Song
"It made us sound like a sausage factory – that we were just churning them out – and that couldn't be further from the truth, because we always put the time and the hours and the effort in"
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MusicRadar
Producer Mike Stock discussed the unique elements that contributed to Rick Astley's most successful song. He clarified that the Stock Aitken Waterman team was not a "hit factory," emphasizing the significant time and effort invested in each production. Originally reported by MusicRadar.