Album: 50 by Rick Astley (2016)
Genre: Pop | Style: Britpop | Mood: Good Natured
Record Label: BMG Rights Management GmbH
Format: Album

Description: "50" is the eighth studio album by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released on 10 June 2016 by BMG.  It is Astley's first studio album in more than 10 years, following Portrait (2005). In the United Kingdom, 50 became Astley's first number-one album since his 1987 debut album, Whenever You Need Somebody. 50 debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, selling 23,691 units in its opening week. By August 23rd 2016 50 had sold over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom and was certified Gold.

Artist Background: Richard Paul "Rick" Astley; (born 6 February 1966) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries. Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and by retirement in 1993 had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide. After retiring from the music industry in 1993, Astley made a comeback in 2007 when h... Part of the Newton-le-Willows, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Britpop style.

Related Artists: Nik Kershaw, Jason Donovan, Mel & Kim, Samantha Fox

Music Scene: Part of the Newton-le-Willows, England, UK music scene. Emerged in the 1980s era. Associated with Pop movement. Known for Britpop style.

Tags: Pop, Britpop, Good Natured, 2010s, Album, BMG Rights Management GmbH

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"50" is the eighth studio album by English singer and songwriter Rick Astley. It was released on 10 June 2016 by BMG.  It is Astley's first studio album in more than 10 years, following Portrait (2005). In the United Kingdom, 50 became Astley's first number-one album since his 1987 debut album, Whenever You Need Somebody. 50 debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart, selling 23,691 units in its opening week. By August 23rd 2016 50 had sold over 100,000 copies in the United Kingdom and was certified Gold.

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