Released on , the song was written and produced by the powerhouse trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) .
: 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: Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official...
"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 Released on , the song was written and
: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in March 1988. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official...
: Won Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards. The "Rickrolling" Phenomenon