Never Gonna Give You Up | Rick Astley Rocks New Year's Eve - BBC

[@MalachiTheBear7]

First time I willingly Rick Rolled myself 😂

[@moaiaiaii]

It wasnt willingly for me when it was live

[@kirayoungblood]

Same!!! Willingly rickroll and I am living the moment!! Happy 2024!!!

[@HowdIEvenGetHere]

Support group meets Wednesdays.

[@iborrada]

Me too! 😂

[@fabh_]

But I was watching live though 😂😂 I loved it!!

[@iBDWR]

I can't believe he rick rolled us into 2024. Absolute legend!

[@8rr725]

🤣

[@FandomAnxiety]

This isn’t a Rick roll. This is telling you it’s the song. “Rick Roll” is when you’re mislead into hearing the song, not knowing it was the song beforehand

[@givemeyourpppupu]

​@@FandomAnxietyit's a joke sht

[@JackyMan22]

AHH shit. 😂🎉

[@anyakimlin6702]

@@FandomAnxiety but most fans expect him to do it at the end.

[@Guho124]

"It's not old , It's classic"

[@foster3245]

yes.

[@Sweatpro69]

True. He become old and older.He’s a legend of all time

[@peet-janissen5838]

both

[@syszee]

HE KILLED IT, great performance haha

[@WojtekPlay]

bro rickrolled the entire british isle

[@WayneGarrison]

It was insane, this was peak New Years celebration!! Still mind blown 🤯

[@AmelityshTV]

OMG ZEE HALLO

[@TheDullNull]

I dare you to remake this in minecraft

[@AmelityshTV]

@@TheDullNull I second his suggestion

[@princepeterwolf]

Can we talk about how solid his singing voice is? Absolute perfect control, placement, phrasing and just a gorgeous color - this man CAN SING

[@jenniferhiemstra5228]

And in the original key!! JESUS 😍 Edit-ok only a step or so lower but STILL

[@kaithdvd]

Just goes to show that this song is meant to be his and nobody else's

[@AnnieMP2829]

Just saw it & and you're so right! Great performance!🎉😊

[@Animemom96]

​@@jenniferhiemstra5228arguably it sounds even better in this key/step!

[@PortugalZeroworldcup]

Collaboration matters

[@sadayohko]

元気でいてくださって、ありがとう。 ずいぶんと若い頃、リックさんの歌声を聴いていました。 今まで生きてきた中で、途中につらい時期があって、 色んなみなさんの歌声を聞かずに過ごしてきました。 でも今では、こうやって聞くことが出来てうれしいです。 どうかこれからも、お元気で歌声を響かせてください。 きっと、私だけでなくたくさんのファンや、ファンでなくても、リックさんの歌声で、励まされる人たちはいると思います。 どうかお元気で！！

[@DanielWelchMusic]

This song turns 37 years old this year, and he looks and sounds better than he ever has! What a talent, and what a smooth performer.

[@matthewbates9629]

It turns 36 not 37 that’s next year

[@PickleDillGaming]

​@@matthewbates9629 Friendly reminder that it's 2024 now

[@joyunicycle]

He seems more lively than in the music video and I love his energy and enthusiasm!

[@challenger516]

Most singers from that period can actually sing live.

[@squallstrife-v5g]

with the help of modern music enhancers too

[@Seriousbear]

*Dude is almost 60 but he's still singing perfectly, respect*

[@hans_alfredschannel9982]

*And rick rolled us*

[@priestcow.]

He got us 😂😂😂

[@dropperplay2045]

And he manages to stay on the same wavelength with the fans) even though new ones come.

[@sotasppapsaterlight4174]

Bro is a good walking meme even though he is in his 60s

[@spamuel98]

No way, he's not a day over 40!

[@prismaprisma6079]

his face finally caught up to his voice.

[@tasyriq28]

😂😂😂i also think like that

[@weakorgeek5620]

This comment deserves a medal 🤣

[@zielaq87]

??

[@recca1224]

It's true 😅😂

[@applejuice5272]

lol

[@twc621]

How many singers can sing a song from 37 years ago and give it such justice as this man does here? Very impressive

[@JWheel5]

New Edition, New Kids On The Block, Janet Jackson, Paula Abdul

[@christianmcbrearty]

Not even that. He's sung it SINCE 1987. Literally hundreds if not thousands of times. And he still kicks ass!

[@BigTi.]

Its 37 Years Old ?!!!

[@Mike-vj2lc]

Yeah! …and it’s crazy that this was a performance from 3 weeks ago!

[@TheBiskutMayat]

Its his song, no matter how he sang it still justice for him and that song..

[@Ravyne]

The first time I saw Rick on MTV back in 1987, I thought, "That voice doesn't match that body - he must be an old soul." Well now that he has grown up, his voice is still that of an old soul - such a rich voice. Happy New Year, Rick! Here's hoping for many more years of Rickrolling us!

[@8rr725]

😂

[@zippythehuman1]

Totally agree!!!

[@misshell]

Same!!! I thought no way that voice is coming out of a baby face!

[@charlizet4314]

Totally agree.

[@GeorgeMartinus]

Dude, he's investing his golden voice since young age. And now he reaps his investment.

[@queazy03]

The anthem of the internet

[@peet-janissen5838]

hell yea brother

[@Getting_Pebble]

Fr

[@KetchupFry]

Probably welcome to the internet song

[@IvadyLevente]

Wow! He’s 57, and in a very good shape. His voice is strong and tasty. He’s like a 35 year old guy. Wonderful performance!!!❤

[@Forestguardian]

I mean in all honesty 57 isn't necessarily that old especially if you live a healthy life

[@ZeusCk]

Tasty???

[@Plaazzzz]

@@ZeusCk that's what im wondering lol

[@duck2659]

What the hell is the "tasty" supposed to mean 💀☠👲

[@Halberds8122]

@@duck2659 idk, but my friend calls pieces that sound nice and are fun to play tasty.

[@nirmalsuki]

Rick Astley has one of the best voices in the history of music, and the dude can sing anything...

[@raygorf735]

I prefer Rick's voice to Elvis Presley and Frank Sinatra. Slightly smoother perhaps. I do love Matt Monro's voice too.

[@LayLoow]

I rather hear Dogs bark 🐕

[@theharshtruthoutthere]

@@LayLoow This world is cruel this world is wicked this world is deceitful filled with all kinds of Temptations. but….. Deep in each of our hearts we do know, how to escape from evil and their lies, by COMING TO CHRIST: REPENT AND BORN AGAIN. in return getting: peace protection guidance comfort wisdom and understanding about heavenly things.

[@doggyteabreaks9362]

His singing has got better with age, same with Kelly Clarkson

[@BREEZYM6015]

His singing voice isn't as deep now singing the song as it was back then.

[@_error_400_]

He really never gave up, and never let us down 😭

[@mickwoodfield5926]

He’ll never run around and desert us, never gonna make us cry, never gonna say goodbye and never tell a lie that would hurt us. A true Chad of music

[@Rheinmeister09]

He seems like such a genuinely nice guy who is clearly enjoying his second wind in the spotlight and this makes any of his performances that much more enjoyable. Should really be sick of this song but there’s something very comforting about it. Happy New Year🎉

[@Eidann63]

Can’t possibly get sick of this song. 🥰. It’s like an anthem for all of us who have always wished for those words to be said, and meant, to us! ❤️ Happy New Year! 🌹✨

[@Rheinmeister09]

@@Eidann63 for me, it reminds me of being a kid wearing my mothers long coat singing into the mirror with the hairbrush and thinking that I can sing just as well and have that natural born performer in me. Ah the innocence. It was this and Bon Jovi - Livin' on a prayer with my kid sister on backup with the tennis racket.😃😃😃

[@christianmcbrearty]

To be honest he's never been out of the spotlight since he made that song 😂

[@BenNgo]

One of the very few, rare 90s artists who in 2024 still can sing their own songs LIVE and still sound like their own original recording. And this song never gets old.

[@phoebegilliland8897]

I'd like to add the country singer Clint Black to the list. I got to hear him in concert back in September. He's in his sixties now, and he sounds exactly the same as his thirties. His arrangements were just like the 90s recordings, and he didn't stop moving during the entire performance.

[@pokerface4848]

But he was an 80s artist right?

[@BenNgo]

Great music keeps them young & alive @@phoebegilliland8897

[@BenNgo]

Yes, you're right. This song was released in July 1987. But Rick was still very successful into the 90s then. @@pokerface4848

[@iczzephyr]

Imo he sounds even better now than the MV. His voice is much more mature now and it adds a bit more gravitas to it.

[@StatickyCat]

I love how, even after all the rickrolls, he's still rickin' and rollin' and people are still enjoying this beautiful song.

[@5hyr15]

he'll never gonna give us up, never gonna let us down

[@Dhurumia10]

He did not give us up, he did not let us down, he did not run around and desert us, he did not make us cry. What a Legend

[@u.npeacekeeperball432]

he did make us cry*

[@Rosalina5249]

yes si

[@theswissconfederation]

He did not say goodbye, he never told a lie, and he did not hurt us

[@adamancerrules6564]

We known each other for so long, and our hearts have been aching

[@slyra8586]

​@@adamancerrules6564 And we're not shy to say it.

[@SHYang-bf5pj]

2014: If you rickroll me again, we will be no longer friends. 2024: Never gonna give you up, Never gonna let you down (singing with everyone)😂

[@ncard00]

This is the reality of music today. Once you’ve made a couple of hit albums, you can just retire, and tour with thise albums the rest of your days.

[@human_being_the_first]

YOU WROTE THE LYRICS WRONG ARHGHHHHGHHHHH 😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😡😨😨😨😨😨😨😨😨

[@coolxuan]

Let jiu daun!

[@davidcolumbia5792]

1988-2024! Who knew! A #1 hit in 1988! What legacy! Thanks Rick! Let's get Rick rolled!

[@KooriGraywolf]

Plenty of artists get tired of performing their hits over and over again, but I love that Rick still seems to be SO into it

[@ShadowFri3nd]

well people still like this meme a lot

[@Terrivel119]

He used to hate that it became a meme but has embraced it over the years. Probably easier than wasting energy hating it.

[@zimpon]

Royalties help 😂

[@justarandomguy8686]

@@Terrivel119why did he hate the meme though?

[@Terrivel119]

@@justarandomguy8686 I’m assuming it likely just has to do with the whole “perversion of his work” thing. It took something I presume he took fairly serious and turned it into a dumb joke.

[@TheMysticSaint]

A lot of singers lose their voices over the years, but he still sounds just as good!

[@thej8656]

Tears For Fears:

[@jomarcentermjm]

most singer loses their voice because they over did it.

[@duck2659]

Sounds better

[@gavinlew8273]

I never want to say good bye to Rick Astley!

[@HollyGuesser]

He sounds even BETTER

[@ThisIsTyrell]

Bro made a hit, became a meme and rocked it again in 2024. This is what I call "A absolute unit of a legend"

[@Axemantitan]

The advent of the Rick-Roll meme was the best thing to ever happen to Rick Astley. He's been laughing all the way to the bank ever since.

[@wowftw120]

I read that he initially retired because of it, he was also rickrolled several times himself 😅

[@cosplayshop]

Think he said he earn nothing from the rickroll meme (you don't pay extra royalty if the clips is already in social) but sure as he'll more people knew him now than another faded away 1980s sensation

[@Axemantitan]

I was referring to his numerous TV show appearances that wouldn't have happened if it weren't for rickrolling, as well as increased music sales from a whole new generation discovering this song.@@cosplayshop

[@cosplayshop]

@@Axemantitan not sure about that, he himself said he weren't making anything from the Rickroll meme. And as I said he probably gain from otherwise being an old 1980s pop star

[@queen_minnieme8321]

@@cosplayshopactually he didn’t fade away he chose to leave early because he wanted to focus on family

[@overlord3051]

Man's singing has only aged like fine wine

[@twofoursevenbeauty]

Luther Vandross is my favourite singer. I think Rick's voice is up there with Luther's. Rick's voice seems to get better and better

[@adlibbed2138]

aged like fine wine is a bit of an understatement in my perception

[@RoxlnnBR]

BBC = Big Black Co-

[@RoxlnnBR]

BBC = Big Black Co-

[@JRosevelt]

Honestly, he sounds incredible! Aged perfectly and quite frankly, the song sounds fire today more so than before!

[@SeaBassTian]

Amazing how enduring this tune is. I've been getting Rickrolled since 1987!

[@8rr725]

😂😂

[@tz_slayer1438]

WAS THAT THE RICKROLL OF 87

[@The_Real_Blueberry]

​@@tz_slayer1438WAS THAT THE COMMENT OF 24'

[@felipegarciatn]

"We've known each other since 1987" that was epic 😎

[@lourenceheinzflores8723]

Hits real hard man *Real Nostalgia.*

[@biank1816]

❤❤

[@jennettemanumbale3866]

2:14 WAS THAT THE RICKROLL OF 87?!

[@Gabrielxddddd]

omg your commentary has 87 likes

[@IamaSlytheringirl]

I'm not giving ur comment a like, because I don't want to ruin 87 likes

[@イギリス-n8l]

でも誰かが89にしてしまった

[@IamaSlytheringirl]

241 likes now, I finally can like your comment :D

[@ApexChan-q4n]

Actually should be the bite of 87

[@hansel2949]

THE RICKROLL OF '87

[@lucasdeeg4089]

IS THAT THE BITE OF '87?

[@si_apathetic_]

the Rickroll of ‘87

[@FoxyFlyer12]

WaS tHaT tHe RoLl Of 87'?!

[@tabletgenesis3439]

Guys, I think the BBC said they wanna give Astley a big video. One, two... WAS THAT THE RICKROLL OF '87?

[@randombonapartist]

the rick roll of ‘24

[@BarsimonR]

The man spawned a meme, the meme became epic but the man... The man became a Legend...

[@tazbo8072]

Happy new year everybody!!!!! Got me even Since 1987!!! There

[@aruther444]

he sound even better at older age lol

[@RIrwin-v1b]

Yeah - he’s doing that Tom Jones type thing; the voice is getting sort of thicker as he ages, but in a really good way.

[@crazym8211]

sounds more jazzy

[@adrianduke9648]

Ist time watching this vid and I thought I was the only one that was thinking that. He voice sounds grander and more mature.

[@spdadventurer1754]

That's what I said in one thread , I prefer this voice woww

[@oriwalker6725]

Still a classy, extremely talented singer after decades. Loved his songs since I first heard him in 1987. His songs never fail to bring a smile to my face and lift my spirits. May he Rickroll for decades more!

[@8rr725]

😂

[@ftn_ma]

とんでもないイケおじになってる…！！ 歌声もあの頃と変わってなくて好き

[@Havvyer]

36+ years later and he can still rock a whole audience with such a presence and vocal abilities like a pro!! That's how you know you're before a true artist!! Thank you, BBC, for such a audiovisual gift!! 😍

[@_tarnished_]

Can't believe BBC rick rolled us immediately in 2024 😆 Love this song anyway!

[@8rr725]

😂

[@ethane-dawgwenger4207]

Technically, he didn't Rick Roll us. Rick Rolling only refers to the song randomly and unexpectedly playing in videos, other songs, or clicking on articles. This was planned because it's England's tradition on New Year's Eve, like how the U.S. has someone singing Imagine before the ball drops.

[@ChrisTian-sd5yq]

ayooo BBC and rick roll, busta

[@rickrolled]

This song might have one of the most wholesome communities to exist, lasting decades long

[@Gulag_Edits]

First rickroll of 2024, and he is still good at singing

[@yammmit]

well he is a singer

[@guywhosomething]

​@@yammmit he probably means that other singers lose their former voices slowly over the years, but its the opposite for Rick, he still has that same voice since 1987.

[@davidcameron8163]

Nice to see someone who can actually sing live. Well done Rick 👍

[@carmenespada7983]

Definitely his voice is amazing I love this song so much

[@stephenabbott1129]

DAMN. he still has a killer voice. wow!

[@mathurinrouan3971]

This is making me way more emotional than what it should legally be allowed to.

[@ForYour2EyesOnly]

Same! 🎉

[@Dreamsareareality]

Great song, reminds me of great times. Rick has a great voice. Music transcends the test of time. I agree with you. ❤

[@User4556-i7x]

Fr

[@delana2842]

Rick looks and sounds good. Happy New Year, everyone!

[@delana2842]

@@Wguz1, ❤️

[@charlieg3819]

Yeah I feel like he’s gotten better looking the older he’s gotten

[@come2me88]

I was born is the 80's and I noticed I was smiling watching the whole video. Thanks to this legend.

[@felipevallejosmellado2081]

That voice, like fine wine, Mr. Astley. Happy new year.

[@jesseheisenberg8854]

Them: so how was your New Year's Eve? Me: I got rick rolled

[@AyyEmbo]

😂😂

[@lakshmivallabh6936]

the pfp helps a ton!

[@Pjm8jn7-mt7]

若い頃より、ずっと素敵です❤

[@orangelimesky]

Just goes to show the power of 80s songs. This is such a timeless masterpiece. No unnecessary remixing no unnecessary modern sounds. Just clean old classic.

[@FearStrikerXD]

*starts playing a hard days night*

[@yfrit_gg]

I feel like Rick would want you to enjoy his music without feeling the need to put other music down. Just enjoy it!

[@orangelimesky]

@@yfrit_gg I feel like Rick would want me to enjoy his music the way I want to enjoy his music. He's a cool guy. Maybe you can enjoy the music your way and I enjoy the music my way.

[@michellelynnbarnett8522]

He still got it and still looks good after all these years

[@Ron71997]

Almost 40 years later.. ( 37 years since 1987)... Rick has got to be the oldest teenager - he looks the same and sounds just as good as he did back in 87.

[@n1robe]

Rickrolling an entire stage.

[@voxtube4396]

First!!

[@biank1816]

Right

[@AliasHSW]

Actually the entire auditorium and internet

[@RoxlnnBR]

BBC = Big Black Co-

[@tacticalsportsbd]

entire planet

[@frankhu2510]

Since 1987........till 2024

[@GalaxyYuroPlayz]

His voice still sounds like pure gold until today, am so happy to hear him again

[@AngelGuzman-f9c]

I’d wish he can live forever… such a talented and humble handsome man

[@James_Randal]

That's a horrible curse, and fate, live forever, you watch all of your loved ones, friends, and future friends die yet you keep kicking, you will live through hell as the world changes, nuclear war? Perhaps, pandemics, maybe, eventually the earth will be destroyed, then he'd just be floating through space, nothing else but him and his thoughts, eventually the heat death of the universe comes, then nothing will exist anymore, but he will still remain.

[@Afterburn6]

@James_Randal Let a man believe will you?

[@XD_clipnote]

14 years later is still amazing Edit: I’m back!

[@gamerdude8374]

Its a 1987's song

[@TheGameCube64Guy]

@@gamerdude8374 Probably he's referring to how old Rickrolling is

[@ravioli0239]

@@TheGameCube64Guy more likely when the original music video was posted to yt since it was posted 14 years ago

[@elenastrelkovskaya1274]

yeah

[@elenastrelkovskaya1274]

Good

[@TheJuniorqmpb]

Wtf??? dude's voice is surreal 😮

[@mishynaofficial]

Eargasm 🤤

[@set7618]

Fr. Such a great voice!

[@IronMouseAndy]

@@set7618he don't need auto tune

[@bluejacket4429]

I can only DREAM of giving such a good vocal performance. There's just so much to his voice, it's a masterclass.

[@Baba_lemonjuice]

I love to being rick rolled after listening this live performance

[@Zeke2p9]

Life still can be good. Rick Astley is still alive and rocking.

[@kmtaslimulhasan]

*rick rolling

[@dolphingoreeaccount7395]

69 likes

[@Carchar_25]

@@kmtaslimulhasanhell yeah

[@haydncooper2557]

Been around forever and yet he’s still only 57?! Aging like the best fine wine!

[@MagicalImaginings23]

He sounds perfect! God, what a great voice

[@heIIbIazer]

What a way to start a year, absolute perfection

[@CUMBICA1970]

He dominated that era like no other. I was 17 and I dunno my impression is that "Together Forever" was his biggest hit at least in my country. Although some 5 songs of his played on the radio like a loop forever.

[@adonis6332]

This is my SONG!!!!❤❤❤

[@janeb3024]

Rick Astley never gets old!

[@thegoodkindofweirdo]

He is, in fact, never giving us up. He delivers legendary tracks up to this time. Rickrolling to eternity! 💯💖

[@88Doug]

Dude is a genius for this timeless hit!! The world need a hit, he said let me show you how it's done! This is a timeless song that will always vibe well!

[@realcatic]

I NEED this version of Never Gonna Give You Up on music streaming services! The instrumentation in this version is out of this world! 😍😍😍

[@carolynturk-hu7je]

Takes me back....great voice! So happy for his resurgence! Happy New Year everyone!

[@gokcemetin8292]

Loved him as a child, a teenager and now a woman❤❤❤❤

[@aniasz.6037]

Please never stop singing it! It’s iconic, timeless, and instant mood booster! It’s masterpiece! So you are!

[@ilEagle3696]

he still has that same powerful voice even after ALL THESE YEARS what an absolute legend, man

[@ssw-lr4ye]

彼のプロデューサーが当時「デジタルを極めるほどヒューマンな歌声が必要になる」 とインタビューで答えていたそうだけど、まさにその通りですな

[@AntiAlgorithm-jd9lb]

His voice is even more beautiful now.

[@Helloimethan10245]

See you guys in 5 years when it randomly recommended us this. ❤💀

[@destroyer99612]

Cya

[@Helloimethan10245]

Cya @@destroyer99612 ❤

[@arkarbhonemyat3611]

ok

[@memomeo337]

Bye

[@Pigeonparrot]

Ok

[@victorbrume2886]

Watching it from 🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴🇨🇴. Happy to listening with my father.

[@NateTheMeh]

Rick is absolutely killing, also this song is honestly a banger. It has aged better than many contemporary songs of the time weirdly.

[@thewall44]

He's been rocking since forever, God bless him

[@sakamoto_MA1]

元気出た…

[@다람쥐-s5o]

本当に❤

[@tennyceb]

Most awesome timber to his voice! Beautiful

[@alaughinggator]

you know its a good year when Rick Astley rolls millions into 2024 with a Rick Roll

[@tdark987]

If it’s an improvement over the last three years, I’ll be happy

[@MisterWatermelon]

Crazy how a single song can pay all his bills for the rest of his life. What a legend! Such a great song!

[@faizalyahya]

No

[@leandroisaac2000]

He also has plenty of famous sounds and they're great as well.

[@ZicoPestalozzi]

It is certainly nice looking at older audience having fun on TV once in a while 😄

[@marydifiore]

Been loving ❤ him since 1987!!! Happy New Year! I wish everyone out there the best for 2024!!!

[@mcjohngd3583]

He is having so much fun, that is so heartwarming. We love you Rick!

[@janetjuarez9133]

How isn't this trending? Such a good song and performance. Happy New Year everyone.

[@sirsimonthesentry4787]

Few songs really survive decades in popularity and are really considered music classics. This song definite qualifies as a true classic.

[@brucelmnop2043]

What a KILLER arrangement!!! Love the Brass Player and Drummer.... YOU ROCK, Rick !!!

[@vidolilys10]

His album was the first cassette that I bought, back in 1989 I guess, and I can tell that his voice is still the same. His look is still young and fresh. Love you from Indonesia❤😊

[@neilfisher7999]

Some songs stand the test of time. This is one of them.

[@dailymemearticles]

I think its crazy that 40 years later he still sounds exactly the same while singing

[@thekiss2083]

Honestly I think he sang it better here!

[@-Strike]

background vocals were top notch! Love that woman's voice

[@FissionChips]

All were good, no EXCELLENT! However, give a shout out for the Drummer, he was absolutely epic!

[@theiaselene]

The band and the backup singers are phenomenal too. It's a perfect performance

[@kenkenzz1230]

When I listen to this song, I feel like I can remember the scenes, memories, and even the smell of that era. It reminds me that it is a node that connects music, the times, and memories.

[@bwezil]

He sounds amazing, and I have to say, there’s no faster way to make me smile than hearing this wonderful song performed in this day and age. Rick roll lives on! Also, I just love the bit the backing vocals add to this en vivo. I would totally dance to this version!

[@LamoonTea-c3h]

Big fan from Thailand. My favorite song when I was teen. Now I'm 4x 😅. Feeling great hearing it again.

[@raymunchieftain4170]

I can listen to Rick sing this beauty of a song a million times !!!!!!!!

[@kimchow6918]

Love Rick Astley. His voice is still amazing after all these years!

[@divanymph]

Wow. He sounds better now! Aged like fine wine❤❤