- published: 31 Mar 2014
- views: 124712538
Richard Paul "Rick" Astley ( /ˈrɪk ˈæstli/; born 6 February 1966) is an English singer-songwriter, musician, and radio personality. He is known for his 1987 song, "Never Gonna Give You Up", which was a #1 hit single in 25 countries. Astley holds the record for being the only male solo artist to have his first 8 singles reach the Top 10 in the UK and by retirement in 1993 had sold approximately 40 million records worldwide.
After retiring from the music industry in 1993, Astley made a comeback in 2007 when he became an Internet phenomenon, as his video for "Never Gonna Give You Up" became part of a popular Internet meme known as "Rickrolling". Astley was voted "Best Act Ever" by Internet users at the MTV Europe Music Awards 2008.
Richard Paul Astley was born on 6 February 1966 in Newton-le-Willows, Lancashire, England, becoming the fourth child of his family. His parents divorced when he was five, and Astley was brought up by his father. His musical career started when he was ten, singing in the local church choir. During his schooldays, Astley formed and played the drums in a number of local bands, where he met guitarist David Morris. After leaving school at sixteen, Astley was employed during the day as a driver in his father's market-gardening business and played drums on the Northern club circuit at night in bands such as “Give Way” - specialising in covering Beatles and Shadows songs - and “FBI”, which won several local talent competitions.
RITA ORA - I Will Never Let You Down
The Chainsmokers - Don't Let Me Down (Audio) ft. Daya
Let You Down - Three Days Grace lyrics
OK Go - I Won't Let You Down - Official Video
Rick Astley - Never Gonna Give You Up
Hilltop Hoods - Won't Let You Down feat. Maverick Sabre
Christopher - I Won't Let You Down feat. Bekuh Boom (Official Music Video)
River Oaks - Let You Down (Official Music Video)
The Material - Let You Down - MUSIC VIDEO
The Material - Let You Down [HD]
Black Veil Brides - Let You Down [Lyrics]
Ph. D. - I won´t let you down 1982
tonight i drink my life away
i dance the night
i sleep the day
so what
i never feel this way
except for everyday
i will let you down
this cloud
is my ground
you wave good-bye
i wave hello
your smile is all
and all i know
so what
i never feel this way
except for everyday
i will let you down
this cloud