: It reached number one in 25 countries , including the UK and the US.
: It spent five weeks at the top of the UK charts and was the best-selling single of 1987 . Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official...
: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in March 1988. : It reached number one in 25 countries
: 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: : A blend of dance-pop and blue-eyed soul,
: 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.
Released on , the song was written and produced by the powerhouse trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) .