Rick Astley's iconic song "Never Gonna Give You Up" has hit a milestone of over 1 billion Spotify streams nearly 40 years post its original release. Astley expresses disbelief that the song remains relevant today, attributing its newfound popularity to streaming services that connect new listeners with classic music. Originally reaching No. 1 in over 25 countries upon its release, it later experienced a revival through the internet meme phenomenon known as rickrolling, leading to Astley's sustained recognition in pop culture.
I never could have imagined back in 1987 that 'Never Gonna Give You Up' would still be going strong decades later. Thanks to streaming platforms, a whole new generation has been able to discover music like mine.
Following its initial release, 'Never Gonna Give You Up' went No. 1 in more than 25 countries. Two decades later, it found a resurgence through an internet meme known as 'rickrolling'.
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