Rick Astley Has Finally Embraced ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ After 15 Years of Not Singing It

In 1987, Rick Astley released “Never Gonna Give You Up” and made history with one of the most legendary songs of all time. The song was iconic then and has gained modern popularity thanks to social media and memes. Astley hasn’t sung the song in over 15 years, but lucky fans got to hear it live again.

Rick Astley’s Iconic Hit

The song’s music video has over 1.4 billion views on YouTube. Astley told BBC North West Tonight that he has embraced the song again. He also shared that he has finally found a way to connect with it again.

Unfortunately, “Never Gonna Give You Up” was so successful that no other song in Rick Astley’s career could top it. However, the singer is not upset about it but instead feels grateful for the love his song has received and the Rickrolling meme on the internet.

Embracing Success

Earlier this year, Rick Astley got on the stage of Worthy Farm, where lots of people gathered to hear their favorite tracks again. The singer performed some of his best hits, including “Never Gonna Give You Up.”

He said performing again has been a great way to introduce people to the rest of his songs by using his most iconic ones. He explained that it felt great to perform other tracks from his discography but has also realized that he wouldn’t be here without the legendary song. We’re certain that fans will never get tired of hearing “Never Gonna Give You Up,”  and we hope he’ll continue to sing it forever.