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

: The title was inspired by Pete Waterman overhearing Astley promise his girlfriend he would "never give her up" after a long phone call.

: Won Best British Single at the 1988 Brit Awards. The "Rickrolling" Phenomenon

: 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...

: 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 topped the Billboard Hot 100 for two weeks in March 1988. : The title was inspired by Pete Waterman

Released on , the song was written and produced by the powerhouse trio Stock Aitken Waterman (SAW) .

"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 : Before his breakthrough, Astley worked as a

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