Industry Jun 14, 2026
Stock Aitken Waterman: Not a 'Hit Factory'
"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
Producer Mike Stock discussed the unique element that gave Rick Astley's most famous song its distinctive energy, noting that rhythmic feel and rhythmic choices were key. He also addressed the perception of the Stock Aitken Waterman production team.
Stock emphasized that the team's process involved significant time and effort, refuting the notion that they operated as a mere "hit factory." Originally reported by MusicRadar.