American Songwriter

Rick Astley Laughed All the Way to the Bank With This Viral Internet Prank That Used His 1987 Hit Song

In 1987, Rick Astley had a massive hit with “ Never Gonna Give You Up “. The debut single from his freshman Whenever You Need ...
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Rick Astley gets rickrolled for the first time

Rick Astley recounts the first time he was Rickrolled by a friend and how 'Never Gonna Give You Up' became an internet sensation. Plus, meet the meme's creator! Supreme Court gives Trump — and the ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Rick Astley’s “Never Gonna Give You Up” Passes 1 Billion Spotify Streams

He can probably thank the Rickrolling phenomenon for this one. By Kimberly Nordyke Managing Editor, Digital Rick Astley‘s 1987 hit song “Never Gonna Give You Up” has passed 1 billion streams on ...
American Songwriter

Am I Being Rick Rolled? Rick Astley’s 1980s Smash Hit Just Surpassed a Massive Milestone

Young or old, the majority of folks have seemingly heard Rick Astley’s 1987 hit, “Never Gonna Give You Up”. Consequently, the song has surpassed a billion streams on Spotify 38 years after its initial ...