Rick Astley shares his new single, ‘Waiting On You’, which received its premiere courtesy of Scott Mills on BBC Radio 2 last week.
‘Waiting On You’ underlines Rick’s distinctive ability to evoke timeless ‘60s soul influences and infuse them with a contemporary touch that is completely in tune with the present day. Emotive strings and Rick’s inimitable baritone provide the perfect sonic touchpoints for a song which not only looks back to the first flush of love, but also celebrates how it endures deep into a life together.
Rick says, “The beauty of having a guitar older than I am is that it makes me play, write and feel everything differently. This track has a feeling of a decade long ago, lyrically and style wise. It’s been great to jump into new music but with an old heart at the centre of it.”
Listen to ‘Waiting On You’ on Red Devils Records.
A landmark birthday is the perfect time for reflection. And as Rick Astley celebrates his 60th birthday, he can look back on some enviable achievements – from his iconic global breakthrough with ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ to an unexpected career resurgence as he returned to #1 with 50, and playing one of the major memorable sets in Glastonbury history. But it’s also a time to look ahead towards what comes next, and that starts with intent with ‘Waiting On You’.
Currently working on more new music, ‘Waiting On You’ kickstarts a busy year to come for Rick. April will see him embark upon the 12-date UK and Ireland ‘Reflection’ arena tour, culminating at the 20,000-capacity The O2 in London – with Gabrielle performing as very special guest at all shows. The summer then sees a mix of major festival dates and big outdoor shows across the UK and Europe.
