It Would Take a Strong Strong Man

Rick Astley

About It Would Take a Strong Strong Man

"It Would Take a Strong Strong Man" is a song written by Stock Aitken Waterman for Rick Astley's multi-million-selling debut album Whenever You Need Somebody. It was another successful single for Astley, reaching No. 1 in Canada, No. 10 on the U. S. Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 for one week on the Hot Adult Contemporary chart. It was not released in the UK and most of Europe.


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2006
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My heart starts breaking
When I think of making
A plan to let you go
I keep thinking maybe tomorrow

I'm gonna let you know
But I when I think about leaving
I think about losing
The only love I ever knew
Every time I think of you

My heart starts aching
My hands keep shaking
And you know, you know, you know

* It would take a strong, strong man
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
To ever let you go
My heart's been hurting

When I see you flirting
Every night out on the floor
I keep thinking maybe tomorrow
You'll grow to love me more

But whenever we're together
I could leave you never
Even though you treat me cruel
Every time I look at you

My heart starts aching
My hands keep shaking
And you know, you know, you know

It would take a strong, strong man
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
To ever let you go
My heart's been hurting

I tried to resist you
When you're gone, all I ever do is miss you
Anyone in love would know
Anyone with half a heart

Could never let you go
But I when I think about leaving
I think about losing
The only girl I ever loved

Can't you tell me why do you hurt me
I guess some people never see
Especially a fool like me

My heart starts aching
My hands keep shaking
And you know, you know, you know

It would take a strong, strong man
To ever let you go (to ever let you go)
To ever let you go
My heart's been hurting

To ever let you go
I'll never let you go
(To ever let you go)

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Rick Astley

Richard Paul "Rick" Astley ( /ˈrɪk ˈæstli/; 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. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JLWvkkU0Z4 more »

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Written by: MATTHEW JAMES AITKEN, PETER ALAN WATERMAN, MICHAEL STOCK

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Album Origin
"It Would Take a Strong Strong Man" is a song by Rick Astley from his debut studio album, titled "Whenever You Need Somebody".
Release Date
This song was released as a single in 1987.
Chart Performance
The song was successful on the charts, reaching the top 10 in Canada and the United States.
Song Writers
This song was written by Stock Aitken Waterman, a famed trio of British songwriters and record producers who were known for their successful works in the 1980s and early 1990s.
Style and Genre
"It Would Take a Strong Strong Man" fits in the pop and blue-eyed soul genres.
Astley's Preference
During interviews, Rick Astley has mentioned that he prefers performing "It Would Take a Strong Strong Man" over his biggest hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up", just for variety.
Song Message
The lyrics of the song talk about a strong, stubborn man who resists love until he realizes he can't live without the woman he loves.
Other Artists' Version
Despite its success, there are surprisingly few known covers of the song. It is mostly associated with Astley himself.
Role in Astley's Career
As one of Astley's early hits, it helped establish his career and is still one of his most recognized songs.
Absence on the UK Charts
Despite reaching the top 10 in many countries including the United States, the song did not chart in the UK Top 40. The reason is believed to be that it was not released as a standalone single in the UK.

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