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"The Ones You Love" is a pop song performed by English singer Rick Astley, written by Astley and Dave West. It was produced by Gary Stevenson and Astley. The song was recorded for Astley's third album, Body & Soul (1993). It was released as the album's final single on 23 August 1993 by RCA Records.The single peaked at number 48 in UK charts. After its release, Astley retired from music, and "The Ones You Love" served as his final single until the release of "Sleeping" in October 2001.

"The Ones You Love"
Single by Rick Astley
from the album Body & Soul
B-side	"Cry for Help"
Released	23 August 1993 (1993-08-23)[1]
Length	7:13
Label	RCA
Songwriter(s)	Rick Astley, Dave West
Producer(s)	Gary Stevenson, Rick Astley
Rick Astley singles chronology
"Hopelessly" (1993) "The Ones You Love" (1993) "Sleeping" (2001)
Music video
"The Ones You Love" on YouTube

Track listing

1. "The Ones You Love" (single edit) – 4:20
2. "Cry for Help" (single edit) – 4:14
3. "The Ones You Love" (instrumental) – 4:21

Personnel

• Rick Astley – lead vocals
• Dave West – keyboards, bass, drum programming
• Mark Brzezicki – live drums
• Derek Green – backing vocals
• Paul "T.J." Lee – backing vocals
• Beverley Skeete – backing vocals

Charts

Chart (1993–1994)	Peak position
Australia (ARIA)[2][better source needed]	132
Canada Top Singles (RPM)	54
Germany (Official German Charts)	54
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40 Tipparade)[3]	12
Netherlands (Single Top 100 Tipparade)[4]	4
UK Singles (OCC)	48
US Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks (Billboard)	19

References

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