Industry Jun 15, 2026
The Making of 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 distinctive rhythmic elements that contributed to the success of Rick Astley's most famous song. He also addressed the perception of the Stock Aitken Waterman production house, emphasizing the dedicated effort and time invested in each track rather than a 'hit factory' approach. Originally reported by MusicRadar.