1981 Patrice Rushen – Never Gonna Give You Up (UK:#66)
“Never Gonna Give You Up” is a song by Patrice Rushen, taken from her album Posh (1980). The single was released in 1981 and reached the UK Chart at #66 and #2 in the US Dance Charts.
The song was later sampled in “Two Takes It (feat. Carmen Castro)” by Mr. Oizo from the album “Lambs Anger”
Album
Posh is a 1980 album released by R&B singer Patrice Rushen, her third album for Elektra Records and sixth album overall. The album was recently re-released on Wounded Bird Records, as were several other Rushen albums from the time. Following the Pizzazz album, Posh was the continuation of a string of R&B/pop albums that would establish Rushen as an R&B singer. “Look Up!,” […]
Muscians
| Bass | Freddie Washington |
| Drums | James Gadson |
| Guitar | Paul Jackson Jr |
| Guitar | David T Walker |
| Piano | Patrice Rushen |
| Synthesizer | Patrice Rushen |
| Percussion | Patrice Rushen |
| Percussion | Eddie Brown |
| Background Vocals | Roy Galloway |
| Background Vocals | Freddie Washington |
| Vocals | Wali Ali |
| Vocals | Patrice Rushen |
Produced By
Patrice Rushen
Charles Mims
Songwriters
Patrice Rushen
Freddie Washington
Charts
US:# –
UK:#66