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"

Originally published by MusicRadar
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Mike Stock on Rick Astley's Biggest Song

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.

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