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- Hit #1 in the UK and Australia in 1987
- Reached #1 in the US, 1988
- Astley was 21 when the video was filmedLos Angeles Times: Rick Astley talks about his song's second coming
- Written and produced by Mike Stock, Matt Aitken and Pete WatermanAllmusic: Rick Astley
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"Never Gonna Give You Up" is the internationally successful pop hit released in 1987 by British teen idol Rick Astley. The song received an unlikely renaissance in the late 2000s, as the subject of the meme/gag known as Rick Rolling. The popularity of Rickrolling in turn led to a 2008 cover version by Ashley Tisdale.
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Astley Weighs In
In March 2008, The Los Angeles Times tracked Astley down to get his take on the Rickrolling phenomenon and the song itself.On Rickrolling:
- "Listen, I just think it’s bizarre and funny. My main consideration is that my daughter doesn’t get embarrassed about it."Los Angeles Times: Rick Astley talks about his song's second coming
On "Never Gonna Give You Up":
- "I still think it’s a great pop song, but it’s a pop song; do you know what I mean? It doesn’t have any kind of weight behind it, as such. But maybe that’s the irony of it."Los Angeles Times: Rick Astley talks about his song's second coming
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Never Gonna Give You Up Questions
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OPEN THREAD: Rick Astley Vs Nine Inch Nails mash-up 3 AnswersThere's just something about the pitch of his voice that doesn't go well with the lovely NIN drone. I had my nose kinda scrunched up while listening to it, so I... read more -
How do you know when to follow your dream and when to give up? 3 AnswersWhen you have a dream you should never give up. There may be people saying you should give up on it or that you've been pursuing it so long now it'll probably n... read more -
Will you be giving up technology for lent? 5 AnswersI won't be giving up technology for lent. Though I think we would be better off without it. The reasons the Bishops are giving is a bit of a stretch to be hon... read more -
Do you ever say "Never"? Or do you never say "Never"? 2 AnswersYes, There are times I say never. I have to say never or there will not be a purpose on my life. For example, I say to myself, never give up when you are trying... read more
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