: It spent five weeks at the top of the UK charts and was the best-selling single of 1987 .
: Before his breakthrough, Astley worked as a "tape op" and assistant at SAW's PWL Studios, famously making tea for other stars to help him overcome his shyness. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official...
Released on , the song was written and produced by the powerhouse trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) . : It spent five weeks at the top
: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in March 1988. : It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for
: A blend of dance-pop and blue-eyed soul, its syncopated bassline was heavily influenced by Colonel Abrams' 1985 hit "Trapped". 1980s Global Success Upon release, the song became an immediate sensation:
: Won Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards. The "Rickrolling" Phenomenon
: The title was inspired by Pete Waterman overhearing Astley promise his girlfriend he would "never give her up" after a long phone call.