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The Story Behind Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Making Him an Internet and Cultural Phenomenon

Rick Astley burst onto the pop scene 1987 seemingly out of nowhere when his debut single, the feel-good, earnest dance anthem “Never Gonna Give You Up,” grabbed the No. 1 spot in 25 countries, ...
New York Post

Rick Astley ‘grateful’ for twisted success of ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’

NEW YORK — How does Rick Astley handle one of his songs being part of the biggest internet meme of all time? He rolls with it, obviously. “Listen, let’s face it, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ has sort of ...
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Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Rickrolls Past 1 Billion Spotify Streams

The post Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Rickrolls Past 1 Billion Spotify Streams appeared first on Consequence. Rick Astley’s No. 1 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” has rickrolled its way past 1 ...
Awful Announcing

Rick Astley responds to ‘Ted Lasso’ featuring 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up”

Ted Lasso makes plenty of pop culture references in each episode, whether it’s a song, movie, or book. But last week’s “No Weddings and a Funeral” — Episode 10, Season 2 — prominently featured a bit ...
American Songwriter

35 Years Later Rick Astleys’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” is Stronger Than Ever

Today, July 27, Rick Astley’s signature song “Never Gonna Give You Up” turns 35. And just like its lyrics—Never gonna give you up/ Never gonna let you down/ Never gonna run around and desert you—the ...
Forbes

Rick Astley On New Book ‘Never,’ Connection To ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’

LONDON, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 01: Rick Astley performs at Royal Albert Hall on November 01, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Lorne Thomson/Redferns) With YouTube views nearing two billion and Spotfiy ...