Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You: Up (official...

: 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:

"Never Gonna Give You Up" is the 1987 debut single by British singer . Originally a global chart-topper, it attained legendary status decades later as the foundation of the " Rickrolling " internet meme. Production and Initial Release Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official...

: Won Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards. The "Rickrolling" Phenomenon : A blend of dance-pop and blue-eyed soul,

: It reached number one in 25 countries , including the UK and the US. including the UK and the US.