With his 1987 single ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ originally making number one in 25 countries, it’s no wonder the song is still so thoroughly appreciated the world over.
Into the 90s, Rick Astley moved his musical career into more of a soul direction, but soon retired from music to focus on raising his daughter, Emilie Astley. In July 2021, ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ reached 1 billion views on YouTube, making it the fourth 80s song to hit this milestone.
