Hold Me in Your Arms — Rick Astley

A warm, unapologetic embrace of romantic devotion and dancefloor optimism.

Tracklist · 8 Tracks

I Don’t Want to Lose Her

3:35

Giving Up on Love

4:06

Ain’t Too Proud to Beg / Put Yourself in My Place

4:19

Till Then (Time Stands Still)

3:20

Dial My Number

4:13

I’ll Never Let You Down

4:00

I Don’t Want to Be Your Lover

4:03

Hold Me in Your Arms

4:34

Moments Worth Listening For

the transition from the Motown-inspired grit of the medley into the polished synth-pop of the following tracks

that soaring, vulnerable vocal peak during the final chorus of the title track

the crisp, mechanical snap of the snare on Dial My Number that locks the groove instantly

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