Rick Astley On The Continuing Success Of His First Hit ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’

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  • Singer-songwriter and National Treasure Rick Astley joins Rob ahead of his new US tour with New Kids On The Block, Salt N Pepa and En Vogue. The pair discuss first meeting at CarFest, and Rick tells Rob all about how he started out as a tea boy after he signed with his first record label! Rick also explains the worldwide phenomenon Rickrolling, which he has learnt to use to his advantage.
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  • @RobBrydon
    @RobBrydon  2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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  • @ChuddmasterZero
    @ChuddmasterZero 2 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Bloody hell Rick has aged well.

    • @ordinarytree4678
      @ordinarytree4678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thats what happens when you effectively retire in your 20s

    • @jackienuttall7549
      @jackienuttall7549 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes he didn't choose drugs ..that's why he looks young

    • @ChuddmasterZero
      @ChuddmasterZero 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@jackienuttall7549 good for him. It would appear to have been an excellent choice.

  • @GWills-ys6rd
    @GWills-ys6rd 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    I've bumped into Rick Astley a few times in Kingston-Upon-Thames. He's such a robust and friendly character having had to deal with so much negativity over the years. The music industry has always acknowledged that his vocal ability was very impressive and still is to this day. He deserves all the success and happiness that currently fills his life. Again, a wonderfully warm and authentic dialogue skillfully hosted by Rob Brydon. I would have loved to have seen a tiny music room session with Rob & Rick with some backing tracks, 'Cry for Help' would have been perfect, such a wonderfully soulful song (especially with Dawn Joseph's backing vocals).

    • @sstills951
      @sstills951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm a pretty good guy as well.

    • @HOTD108_
      @HOTD108_ 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@sstills951 I don't know man, you seem like the type who would give me up, let me down, run around, AND desert me.

    • @sstills951
      @sstills951 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@HOTD108_ Never!

    • @e4jasperi
      @e4jasperi 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Tiny room music session needs the tiny man in a box singing along 🤣

  • @okaylumberjack
    @okaylumberjack 2 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Astley has such a lovely speaking voice, especially with that northern accent. Actually you both do (love that Welsh accent as well, Rob).
    I could listen to you two wittering all day.

  • @MrAndyStenz
    @MrAndyStenz 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Rick seems like such a grounded and humble guy. His story is so cool!

  • @dancesontheceiling
    @dancesontheceiling 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I live in the US & am a big fan of The Trip, WILTY, but especially this series where a nice man interviews nice people & actually engages the guests. I admire that you ask interesting questions and (shocker) listen to the answers. All the best from North Carolina.

  • @Kiinell
    @Kiinell 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    His daughter was spot on when she said the Rick Roll wasn't about him. It could literally be any video from the 80's. I'm glad he listened to her and also glad he hasn't been tempted to capitalise on it, because that would be so lame and he's way better than that.

  • @joeey_long
    @joeey_long 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Saw Rick in Australia and he was brilliant. Didn't realise how funny he is as a person too! A proper entertainer

  • @MM-qd4km
    @MM-qd4km ปีที่แล้ว +4

    If you needed any more proof that Rick is a good guy he looks for a coaster for his drink. Top Bloke.

  • @jamesrichie7844
    @jamesrichie7844 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    5:45 Gary Barnicle sounds like one of Bob Mortimer's friends.

  • @79devo
    @79devo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Rick is fabulous 👌🏻

  • @seagullrob9703
    @seagullrob9703 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Respect for Rick. He seems a really nice, grounded guy. Cheers for that Rob Brydon.

  • @rallymanize
    @rallymanize 2 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I must admit i was never a great Rick Astley fan, but he does have a good voice. But after listening to you guys chatting today, i can see he is a really good guy who loves what he does. Nice one guys.

    • @Elwaves2925
      @Elwaves2925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same here. I lumped him in with all the other, over-produced, generic and frankly terrible, SAW artists because that's where he came up through. Yet, he was always the one with actual singing talent and a great voice.

    • @Schmidtelpunkt
      @Schmidtelpunkt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It looks like he didn't take the success for granted back then and now is rewarded with a cheerful nature free of the cynicism people like him are often cursed with.

    • @ordinarytree4678
      @ordinarytree4678 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I used to dislike him and the Rickroll until I actually paid attention to the lyrics. His lyrics for that song are some of the most virtuous lyrics I've ever heard in pop music. Seriously, where else have you heard a love song that was about devotion and loyalty, first and foremost, rather than being about the sex or the chase or the looks or the money?
      This man, when he was basically still a child, sang about being a devoted partner. When I noticed that, he instantly became one of my major rolemodels and the song is still one of my favourites, though I do prefer his "Keep Singing" and "Angels".

    • @rallymanize
      @rallymanize ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ordinarytree4678 A wonderful story on how when we actually listen to what is being sung, about the real feelings of life, and not about sex and looks as you say. Life changing moments that can last a life time.

  • @theanubisfan10
    @theanubisfan10 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I cannot believe Brydon Rickrolled us.

  • @lsdev4229
    @lsdev4229 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks Rob and Rick. Great memories from Rick's music. Met my Husband in '88 married for over 30 yrs...good times,good times!🥰,Sharon.

  • @garymacmillan6401
    @garymacmillan6401 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    A totally genuine guy.

  • @beverleypender5931
    @beverleypender5931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    THAT song was an anthem for me. Loved it.

  • @kevinlance1813
    @kevinlance1813 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A true gent. Please let me say as a runner you can be near death and when Rick comes up on the playlist suddenly you are transformed into an energized and happy runner. Thanks for that Rick and also for another great interview Mr. Brydon.

  • @carolynquinn8325
    @carolynquinn8325 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a treat to catch up a bit with Rick Astley! He seems like such a lovely fellow. And I’m delighted to hear he’ll be heading over to this side of the pond - hope he and his tour mates have some planned Canadian stops along the way🍁

  • @teroril
    @teroril 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Gotta respect the Rick for weighing whether or not people are trying to milk the meme in deciding what deals to do!
    (Alliterations were unintended 😂).

  • @andyrainnie1886
    @andyrainnie1886 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What a lovely fella! I hope you have a good time on the US Rick, good luck with the shows.

  • @RailingMedia
    @RailingMedia 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Loving your spotify podcast of these interviews, Rob! You and Rick have a great rapport, can't wait to listen to the full chat.

  • @patrickmuhwheeney6518
    @patrickmuhwheeney6518 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, he's so mellow and intelligent, and a great understanding of what he does... Thank you Mr. Brydon!

  • @diggabledork
    @diggabledork 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rick is so wonderful. Cheers!

  • @PipeDreamerJacques
    @PipeDreamerJacques 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This was a particularly nice interview. Rick seems to be a very warm and humble fellow.

  • @flippetskater
    @flippetskater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This was lovely. I really appreciate hearing stories of how things happened, or came about, when the interviewee is allowed to simply speak on it - it's not a canned, hit-and-run media piece.
    I've gotta say, I clicked because an hour ago, I was listening to 80's radio in the car, and Never Gonna Give You Up came on, and I'm not ashamed to say that I turned it up and rocked out to it. It's a great song, and always was.

  • @nairocamilo
    @nairocamilo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I absolutely love Rick's songs.
    I really liked that new album he launched by 2016-ish

  • @Elwaves2925
    @Elwaves2925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Rick is a talented singer, with a great voice, who got stuck with the over-producing, generic pop creating SAW. He may have been the only truly talented one among them IMO.
    I love that he embraced Rick Rollin' and even did it with the Foo Fighters. Always seems like a really nice guy.

    • @albedo0point39
      @albedo0point39 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kylie turned out OK.

    • @Elwaves2925
      @Elwaves2925 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@albedo0point39 I can't deny that she was very successful after SAW but IMO it was still the same type of generic, over-produced pop that lacked any real soul.

    • @JK_Clark
      @JK_Clark ปีที่แล้ว

      @@albedo0point39 Kylie turned out OK despite the over-producing, generic pop creating SAW. She's a massive talent and totally gorgeous! Imagine how many talented artists were ignored during the SAW years, just because they didn't have the 'X-Factor'.

  • @barbara82589
    @barbara82589 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Not only a nice bloke but what a voice with such depth and resonance! As people say, when ‘Never Gonna Give You Up’ was released with video, you couldn’t believe such that voice came from such a young cute kid. Hope the tour comes through near us.

  • @AshArAis
    @AshArAis 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Before a rickroll, the original was a duckroll, which was a picture of a duck on wheels. Likely because pictures were easier than videos at the time pre TH-cam. The difference is, people wouldn't keep sending this specific version if they didn't love it.
    It's like the song We Are Number 1 from Lazy town. People loved it, and loved Stefan Karl, and they funded his treatments when he was ill.
    Memes only last a short time if there's no substance or love to it. It stands to Rick that his material is great, and he's a lovely genuine person. He took on the strange situation with a level head and good spirits. Fair play to him.

  • @BrendanPramjee
    @BrendanPramjee 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rick is a legend and his super talented as well and oh a bloody decent human being !

  • @angeladawn805
    @angeladawn805 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    How lovely indeed to see an interview that I didn't realise I wanted to see. It's nice to get a better handle on Rick, (other than cloudy memories of the 80's, and memes) - so thank you Rob :)

  • @Awesomepossum2025
    @Awesomepossum2025 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Two Legends

  • @mushypeas468
    @mushypeas468 2 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Brilliant interview both lovely blokes. I remember Rick from the 80s my 13 year old daughter was introduced to Rick whilst playing Fortnite. She couldn't believe I knew of him before her and after introducing her to the rest of his music she's a huge fan.

  • @elainemackie1431
    @elainemackie1431 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love Rick

  • @julianlineham
    @julianlineham 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Another gem, such a wonderful conversation, great interview Rob

  • @BobbyLCollins
    @BobbyLCollins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I have to admit I was fully expecting this to redirect to a Never Gonna Give You Up video.

  • @simonsaysrewind
    @simonsaysrewind 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Very brilliant interview 👏

  • @ShineKelly
    @ShineKelly 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh! He is lovely! As per usual .. thank you Rob for another lovely interview - it's like you're picking them just for me :) I could have listened for at least another 3 mins as well lol - curse you swimming gala! Respect and appreciation to both you and Rick all the way from New Zealand!

  • @velvitjonze
    @velvitjonze 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Cry for help is an absolute peach. Rick was rocking some awesome long hair around that time if memory serves - getting away from the teen pop image in look and sound

  • @trevorporter4776
    @trevorporter4776 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    One beautiful song by Rick is his version of 'When I fall in Love', Bea u ti ful.

  • @em_pen
    @em_pen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was very interesting to listen to, I wanted that to go on longer! If you ever do any non-edited, extended thingies I'd love to see more.

  • @layalabi1667
    @layalabi1667 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Loved it! Thanks!!

  • @onlyme219
    @onlyme219 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ricks music is not my thing but I agree he is a national treasure, Goodluck with the tour

  • @markpx
    @markpx 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is the only time I was expecting to be rickrolled and it didn't happen. I can't win!

  • @ChrisPollitt
    @ChrisPollitt 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great interview!

  • @mrmeg01
    @mrmeg01 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What a nice fella

  • @fourscoreand9884
    @fourscoreand9884 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a story :o

  • @garrick3727
    @garrick3727 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My mother likes Elvis and Rick Astley. It's not as odd of a combination as it first sounds.

  • @jacobpaint
    @jacobpaint 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s quite meta having Rick explain Rickrolling when he is one of the few justifiable reasons to use clickbait.

  • @jeremyparsons5379
    @jeremyparsons5379 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Exceptional 👍👍

  • @Joker-yw9hl
    @Joker-yw9hl 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The man, the myth, the legend

  • @petarpredrag9987
    @petarpredrag9987 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    top quality sound production, very ear-pleasing

  • @mikerinn6187
    @mikerinn6187 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Spectacular

  • @thechipman2473
    @thechipman2473 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Top guy

  • @trendydelquendy
    @trendydelquendy 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ooh 'ees nice innee! Lovely Rick.

  • @RealBesty
    @RealBesty 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Well, that 15 minutes just flew by!

  • @nbell63
    @nbell63 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Another corker.
    I appreciate finding real people behind the *Star* glamour.
    At the end, Astley's comment regarding co-writing - a generous, no 'big noting' description of professionals getting stuck in.
    Yeah, good!
    😊

  • @Mark_Brooks
    @Mark_Brooks 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fold in a duet @Rob Brydon and you'll always be glad you did. Ask him to do it with you when he gets back from the US.

  • @ElleElle7830
    @ElleElle7830 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was such a pleasant conversation to listen in on. Rick’s right up there with Noel Gallagher when it comes to storytelling.

  • @the_trooper_72
    @the_trooper_72 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I didn't really care for Rick's music when I was growing up, one thing I can say though is he seems a real nice down to earth guy..!! 😎👌🏻💯

  • @drumboarder1
    @drumboarder1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The way he looks at the meme made me a fan.
    Gotta love lame 80s music

  • @irmaomaycon3067
    @irmaomaycon3067 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great!

  • @dcworld1076
    @dcworld1076 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    how hasnt rick aged?

  • @robinsmith5442
    @robinsmith5442 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Is it just me or does Rick look like he could be a Wahlburg cousin?

  • @rayberezitzky8560
    @rayberezitzky8560 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    How DARE you! { love it }

  • @TheRickster.
    @TheRickster. 4 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    I bet Stock Aitken & Waterman cashes more on that song than Rick himself.

  • @protocol6
    @protocol6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Rickrolls are related to the old "made you look" tricks like "Hey, you dropped your pocket." It's probably also related to jump scare videos. It used to be common to see videos with a click-bait title that made you want to watch them carefully (news, sports, kittens, whatever) and they maybe had something in the video that required you to pay close attention. Right at the critical moment, you'd get a scary monster flash on with a scream. Honestly, I prefer the Rickrolls. It's also much nicer than the more disgusting variants like goatse and the like. I would not recommend looking up that last one. In this case, ignorance is bliss.

  • @juliannechan7282
    @juliannechan7282 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can't help wondering if he remembers the time when he was performing in a revolving restaurant, where Alan Davies came on his stage by accident coming out of the loo... 😂

  • @guidologo
    @guidologo 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Boomer me this.... it's still a good song

  • @forhealth5730
    @forhealth5730 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rob looking at Rick's hair like it's some magical being

  • @codo862
    @codo862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He got famous by rickrolled the world

  • @jamesgibson1123
    @jamesgibson1123 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The man that Robbie Williams could havr been

  • @CUMBICA1970
    @CUMBICA1970 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Sad thing is his songs were abominated by the pundits back in the days but teenage me loved it and still do (granted commercial pop songs hardly get any critical recognition.) But good news is they all die and later generation rewrites history haha. Heck even the Beatles couldn't escape the treatment as one NY Times review of the day trashed George Harrison's "Something" and "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" as 'mediocrity incarnated.'

  • @MyNameIsBucket
    @MyNameIsBucket 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm gonna say it... I thought "Together Forever" was better.

  • @MondayNightFriend
    @MondayNightFriend 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I don't know what speaking voice I was expecting...but it wasn't Bob Mortimer's lol

    • @dalriadaskillen
      @dalriadaskillen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      He sounds nothing like Bob. Bob is from Middlesborough, which is North Yorkshire, and Rick is from the St Helen’s area of Lancashire. Look at a map and see where those towns are.

  • @daramaccarthy
    @daramaccarthy ปีที่แล้ว

    No coaster 🙄

  • @ThatCoalSoul
    @ThatCoalSoul 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Second.

  • @deeestuary
    @deeestuary 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Rick Astley wasted his great voice on trivial pop songs.

  • @njparkin5894
    @njparkin5894 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great interview!