Industry Jun 15, 2026
Rick Astley's Hit Song and Stock Aitken Waterman
"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 element that gave Rick Astley's biggest song its distinctive energy. He noted that varying the notes while maintaining the rhythm provided the track with an added impact.
Stock also addressed the misconception of Stock Aitken Waterman being a 'hit factory,' emphasizing the deliberate time and effort invested in each production, refuting the idea of merely churning out hits. Originally reported by MusicRadar.
Stock also addressed the misconception of Stock Aitken Waterman being a 'hit factory,' emphasizing the deliberate time and effort invested in each production, refuting the idea of merely churning out hits. Originally reported by MusicRadar.