-->
-
"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.
-
Fast Facts
- 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
-
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
-
Categories
- View History

- Discuss on the Message Board

- Embed this Page

-
Share this page
-
-
Never Gonna Give You Up on Amazon | View All
-
Never Gonna Give You Up (Piano Vocal, sheet music) - $4.99
NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP Series: Piano Vocal Artist: Rick Astley Sheet music.
Amazon -
Never Gonna Give You Up: The Best of Rick Astley - $19.99
Subtitled - The Best Of Rick Astley. 2003 compilation for the 80s dance-pop phenomenon, featuring 14 tracks. BMG.
Amazon
-
-
Never Gonna Give You Up on Twitter Powered by Twitter
-
Rick Astley is no stranger to love. You know the rules and so does he. He's never gonna give you up #chocolatetiger!
@hatchdaddy | November 11, 2009 05:58 AM -
iPhone RickRoll Virus is never gonna give you up http://bit.ly/4g55xr
@_stevewoods | November 11, 2009 05:06 AM -
Never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down. Never gonna turn around & DESERT YOU! You have just been Rick rolled. GO RICK ASTELY! :)
@Joytastic | November 11, 2009 05:01 AM -
@jonasbrothers Never gonna give you up. Never gonna let you down. Never gonna turn around and DESERT YOU! Go Rick Astley. HA thinkin of yall
@Joytastic | November 11, 2009 05:00 AM
-
-
Questions and Answers About Never Gonna Give You Up | View All | Ask a Question
View All Never Gonna Give You Up Questions (31685) | Ask a QuestionOPEN THREAD: Rick Astley Vs Nine Inch Nails mash-up (3 Answers)There'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 ... read moreHow do you know when to follow your dream and when to give up? (3 Answers)When 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 ... read moreWill you be giving up technology for lent? (5 Answers)I 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 ... read moreDo you ever say "Never"? Or do you never say "Never"? (2 Answers)Yes, 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 ... read more
Ask a Question about Never Gonna Give You Up 140 characters
-
"Never Gonna Give You Up" Video
- YouTube: "Never Gonna Give You Up" (Time: 3:33)



