Here are some interesting facts about Rick Astley's song "Never Gonna Give You Up":
Released in 1987: "Never Gonna Give You Up" is a song by Rick Astley from his debut album "Whenever You Need Somebody," released in 1987. It became one of his biggest hits.
Internet Phenomenon: The song gained a new wave of popularity in the mid-2000s when it became the central element of the "Rickrolling" meme. Internet users would be tricked into clicking on a hyperlink that led to the music video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" instead of the content they expected.
MTV Video Music Award: The music video for the song won the Best New Artist category at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards. Rick Astley was also nominated for Best Male Video.
Chart Success: "Never Gonna Give You Up" topped the charts in 25 countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the U.S.
Cover Versions: Over the years, the song has been covered and parodied by numerous artists and in various media. It has become a pop culture reference beyond its original release.
Rickrolling: As mentioned earlier, "Never Gonna Give You Up" is associated with the internet meme known as "Rickrolling," where people are pranked by being led to the song's music video unexpectedly.
Rick's Return: Rick Astley embraced the Rickrolling phenomenon and even made a comeback in the mid-2000s, releasing new music and going on tour. He acknowledged the humor and fun in the whole Rickrolling trend.
So, "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley has not only been a successful pop song but also a significant part of internet culture, making it one of the most iconic songs of the late 20th century and beyond.