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Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up

Jun 1, 2022
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ANECDOTE

Rick Astley's Beginnings

  • Rick Astley, from a small town, started as a drummer and became the singer.
  • He was discovered by Stock Aitken Waterman, a then-small production company.
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Early Days at the Studio

  • Pete Waterman was initially concerned about Astley's shyness in a London studio.
  • Astley started as a tea boy at the studio before his singing career took off.
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Song Title Origin

  • Pete Waterman claims the song title came from Astley's phone call with his girlfriend.
  • Astley slammed the phone, saying "You're never going to give her up."
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