"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
: It topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in March 1988. Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up (Official...
: It reached number one in 25 countries , including the UK and the US. "Never Gonna Give You Up" is the 1987
: Before his breakthrough, Astley worked as a "tape op" and assistant at SAW's PWL Studios, famously making tea for other stars to help him overcome his shyness. : It reached number one in 25 countries
: It spent five weeks at the top of the UK charts and was the best-selling single of 1987 .
Released on , the song was written and produced by the powerhouse trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) .