On this day June 18, 1988, Together Forever by Rick Astley became the number 1 song in America. It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for the week of June 18 through June 24, making it his second number 1 hit following Never Gonna Give You Up.
The upbeat track was another product of the Stock Aitken Waterman hit factory and solidified Astley's place as a pop sensation of the late 80s. With its catchy chorus and energetic production, the song also reached number 1 in Canada, Spain and Ireland.
Together Forever helped define Astley’s signature sound and became a dance floor favorite during the summer of 1988. It continues to be one of his most recognizable hits.
80s insight: Rick Astley’s success proved that polished pop with a soulful voice could dominate the charts worldwide, even as musical styles were shifting near the decade’s end.
The upbeat track was another product of the Stock Aitken Waterman hit factory and solidified Astley's place as a pop sensation of the late 80s. With its catchy chorus and energetic production, the song also reached number 1 in Canada, Spain and Ireland.
Together Forever helped define Astley’s signature sound and became a dance floor favorite during the summer of 1988. It continues to be one of his most recognizable hits.
80s insight: Rick Astley’s success proved that polished pop with a soulful voice could dominate the charts worldwide, even as musical styles were shifting near the decade’s end.
