Stock Aitken Waterman Gold was created in 2005.

Stock, Aitken and Waterman

You Spin Me Round by Dead or Alive

The song "Especially for You" was written by Stock Aitken Waterman, and performed as a duet by Kylie Minogue and Jason Donovan. It was released on the 28th of November, 1988.

Rick Astley did not write "Never Gonna Give You Up" it was written by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete Waterman, known as Stock Aitken Waterman. Rick Astley 1st recorded it New Years Day 1987, (he was 20) & it was released in August 1987 (when he was 21) as the first single from his debut album. Also, 1st of 13 top 30 hits for Rick (born February 6,1966). Not too shabby!