FIRST TIME HEARING Rick Astley- Never Gonna Give You Up REACTION

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[@revk-squared9046]

Bring it!

[@stephenulmer3781]

Yay! Love it! ☺

[@Eowyn187]

Cool. Let's do this🥂🎧

[@fgf366]

Please do Climax Blues Band performing, "Couldn't Get It Right" studio version, or their live version of "I Love You".....thankyou and I continue to enjoy your reactions and genuine love of music!!....😃💥👌👍🕺

[@hudsonsteele1674]

Your first 'Rick Roll'! And you loved it! (I always loved to get Rick rolled!!) Look it up...

[@Urukage]

All rickroll jokes aside, Rick has an insanely soulful voice.

[@teeduck]

I never understood the jokes. I like his voice.

[@ellefitzpatrick6339]

Cry for help is a truly beautiful song

[@chingelauria7415]

Yeah so beautiful it's not meant to be a meme anymore

[@stillnessspeaks4080]

I thought he was black.. I would have bet money on it

[@monicanath4859]

Absolutely!

[@francesmario7717]

When he started singing, your face was priceless...lol

[@margaretrees8662]

Hilarious I loved it 😂😂😂

[@jenko2675]

When this song came out, we all had that reaction. "He's got some soul in him."

[@jeronimoj.montenegro661]

When i was a boy dont understand because he had that voice😂😂

[@Janet1975]

Right?!😁

[@user-or1ye3iz6d]

I laughed so hard at that. I knew it was coming. 🤣

[@jrktgherk7046]

This is one of the best rick rolls, and he doesn’t even know it

[@marcusblackwell2372]

Rickroll? Hmmm.... *looks at your profile pic* Interesting

[@peacetoyou63]

Exactly! I was cracking up at how clueless he was. Being “Rick Rolled” at it best!

[@LilTyqreece1]

Indeed

[@harleysjokeryt4347]

I think that's why it's so great

[@tubularap]

@Hello hello hello - You expressed it best, thanks.

[@janelllovell5202]

Rick had and still has an incredible voice, many didn’t think he was actually singing until they heard him live.....

[@thughunter4205]

True bruh all of his songs were good all songs were jams

[@aaronburtram3175]

Man, rick rolling was hot. Everytime I got hit I was grooving to it.

[@GisherJohn24]

When I was a kid ,I thought he was big bad a## African American singing in that awesome voice. I was floored when I saw this video, he looks like Johnson from the Breakfast club.

[@angelinajackson5473]

@@GisherJohn24 ahahha that’s so funny he did look like Brian ahaha

[@insideoutsideupsidedown2218]

It has gone an octave down, but that happens with age. Still rocks

[@kwaobenti]

The look on your face when he started singing, LOL!

[@paulk9985]

I always love his reactions. That look was his most classic. As I recall, many of us felt that way, back in 87 when this was a phenomenal hit.

[@ABertagurl]

Priceless, I loved it!

[@mspfinney]

That look made me laugh out loud. Love it!! ❤️❤️🤣🤣

[@s.a.schmitt]

One of the best reactions ever!

[@crowtales8828]

Yeah the boy is a legend at reacting 👍🏻🧨🧨🧨

[@TomMerson]

Whoever suggested this knew EXACTLY what they were doing, and I love it.

[@rachelsullivan2926]

Lol. Good point, and me too!

[@arneshpal7702]

Yes 😂

[@b.j.thomas9754]

Nobody in the 80s could believe that was him singing either

[@mangococo8429]

Unless you were from the uk , where alot off singers were referred to as blue eyed soul ,another example lisa stansfield, or simply red

[@franmellor9843]

Ricks a baritone

[@Pixietoria]

@@mangococo8429 I seem to recall there was a popular urban myth that it wasn't his voice but merely Kylie Minogue's voice slowed down. I hated all that Stock Aitken and Waterman stuff so much.

[@stepupuk]

@@Pixietoria This came out BEFORE Kylie had released anything. The urban myth was the other way around. Kylie was accused of her records being Rick's voice sped up! There were some bonafide pop classics that came out of the SAW hit factory in all fairness.

[@djpeekay25]

A lot of radio stations thought he was Black.

[@DaddyLobo23]

Somebody tried to rick-roll this dude, and failed miserably. His reaction and the sheer joy on his face was priceless. This was freaking amazing.

[@bev8020]

😂😂😂😂 I was waiting 😂😂

[@paulharrison7219]

tried ???? this has over a billion views

[@Im2lazy4thisCrit]

@@paulharrison7219No it doesn’t

[@zooemm]

That's why we all got Rick rolled in the 80s. Dude that's not his voice. Seriously? We couldn't believe it.

[@superman-rp5fu]

It never gets old watching people's facial expressions when Rick starts singing!:)

[@dannyskeff]

Yep, that's his voice and he was only about 21 at the time. He's been busy the last few years after all the 'Rick Rolled' got him all the internet attention. His voice, now that he is older, is better than ever and he's just as good singing live too IMO.

[@ffjsb]

Funny thing is, he didn't know about "Rick Rolling", his daughter told him what it was...

[@Mx.RumpusParable]

The phenomenon of Rick Rolling brought such joy to my heart. The first time delighted me as a flashback, ear-worm, and weirdness.... It never got old for me. Every time I got RR'ed I had to just smile and shake my head that THIS became such a thing for a while.

[@SpaceCattttt]

Yeah, he was really young. I remember when he released "When I Fall In Love" as his Christmas single in 1987. I was 10, and to me, he looked like a "mature man" in the video. Looking at it now, he seemed barely old enough to ride a bike without support wheels!

[@jemmajames6719]

Plus he has hardly aged

[@fleetskipper1810]

It’s his voice all right!

[@traceyreid4585]

Your face when he started singing! That was all of us in 1987 hearing this for the first time... Rick Astley is originally from Newton Le Willows 20 minutes away from where I live in Cheshire, in England.

[@peteince]

Did you also know his dad used to have a garden shed building business on Southworth Road? Rick used to work there before he became famous. The land was sold to Trebaron Garden Centre.

[@welshlad6427]

I used to live next door to Rick.

[@toastyman12391]

@@welshlad6427 true or not, I laughed anyway

[@welshlad6427]

@@toastyman12391 it’s true. A guy called Rick lived next door to me.

[@toastyman12391]

@@welshlad6427 😂

[@ItsVincentAgain]

Say what you will BUT his voice is undeniable.

[@pamvirgin1652]

I am sitting in my living room, all by myself, laughing my backside off at the look on your face when he started singing!! You made me very happy!! Love your videos, btw.

[@strangeplacestv]

Same here. I just about burst my spleen on the look on his face 😆

[@AliCat2004]

Me three!!! ☺

[@NJTDover]

You nailed it, ducky. It seemed like he was bitten by a radioactive spider!

[@kowalskee360]

Nice name btw!

[@christopherone1]

OMG, me too! the BEST!

[@mamamurray2]

Your face when he started singing... that's how we all felt when we saw him the first time back in the 80s. Lol 😄

[@teatimedrinker1]

Agreed!🥰

[@natashaabdurahman4026]

😂😂👌👌❤️

[@bearfeet1986]

Oh my goodness YES!!!!! No one was expecting this from him in ‘87! He’s a classic though!!!

[@lisaswineheart6537]

That was priceless- the look on his face. I'm going to watch it again!!!😂

[@carolinetummino2463]

Omg your face was priceless when he started singing!

[@BoondockRoberts]

The best Rick Roll in history is when the Foo fighters had Astley on stage as a guest and then The Foo Fighters lead in with the Riff to "Smells like Teen Spirit" as if they were about to cover the Nirvana song making the fans go nuts Then Astley sang Never gonna give you up over the riff. genius

[@mhicks31]

Is there video of this somewhere?

[@kimmcconnell3854]

@@mhicks31 I think you can find it on YT or Google it.

[@southendparaquest]

@@mhicks31 it is on here.

[@rayfrawley8736]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/f5XOdHifpKijaJY here is one I found from London.

[@3DJapan]

I personally loved when he appeared out of nowhere to sing this at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day parade.

[@teresab.9739]

Rick is still making great music at 55. Enjoyed your reaction of this song. Getting Rick Rolled and grooving to the beat and his awesome voice is a plus.

[@izorion6443]

LOL. Same reaction from EVERYONE who's never seen Rick Astley. Skinny little ginger steps in front of the mic sounding like Luther Vandross. lmao

[@rachelsullivan2926]

Lol. Yeah. Him and Josh Turner. If you don't know him, look up the song "would you go with me".

[@jenniferpruitt6534]

There was a rumor back then that Rick was lip synching for someone older but that is Rick actually singing. 21 and have a voice like that is rare. The 80s was the music decade

[@gigilarigi3132]

LOL, yeah, when this first hit the radio, everyone thought he was black, then the video hits MTV and we’re like, “WHHAAAAAT?!” Love this reaction!!!!

[@beautyinthedark7406]

I had such a crush on him. Love that ginger hair and soulful voice😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@TheSpud1129]

he looks like a young Bobby Flay lol

[@ausfuhrpramienjagar]

Saw him live about a year and a half ago in San Jose, CA... Still knows how to put on a great show! He hasn't lost a thing with that incredimazing voice!.. The first 80's 'preppy' with an opera singers voice! You have now been officially Rickrolled!.. ;-)

[@RT-ey4wy]

Back in the 80s you weren't supposed to like him but people secretly did

[@adamhurd1560]

Back when you rickrolled people you weren't supposed to like him either but legit everyone does. The song is just so good.

[@edgy8481]

@Wilt Chamberlain is the GOAT I think it's because he was a "cute" boy it's almost embarrassing to say you like his music. Or something like that.

[@jonathanbair523]

@Wilt Chamberlain is the GOAT only thing anywhere near as bad was folks who couldn't remember his name but had this song stuck in there head.... But then again that is not a bad thing... LOL thank goodness for the net to find it out, so you dont need to call the local radio station asking about it.. LOL

[@speedcola3005]

Why didnt people like him?

[@thebookreader287]

True! My sister denied her love for him even to this day but everyone in the house knew she was his biggest fan.

[@SalvableRuin]

Rick's voice is angelic and this song is a classic

[@kiritokaguyama]

This man is a legend,he wilingly rick rolled himself.

[@miraggg]

and he rewinded to get extra rick rolled

[@mrlee3412]

200th like lol

[@donaldtrumpling2016]

I don't think you understand that Rick rolling isn't simply just watching the video lol

[@AM-jx3zf]

this is one of my fav songs

[@sweden3804]

It's not a rock roll if you play it yourself

[@seanhunter4297]

RIck Astley is such a sweet guy. If you ever see his interviews, you will pick that up right away. He is full of soul, as this guy says. His voice is deeper than what you would expect from such a baby face. He is now 54 but looks significantly younger.

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz9]

Of course that's his voice, it's the 80's and 90's = no auto tune

[@Amor_y_Alma]

The times when we had genuine good voices and artists 😎

[@yvonnewinters9699]

Haha not true. Not saying he isn’t a great singer, he is, but autotune did exist in the nineties (not counting things as vocoders).

[@zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz9]

@@yvonnewinters9699 😆

[@Argiriosk]

@@yvonnewinters9699 Well autotune was not widely used until after 1998-1999 - this song came out in 1987 😁. One enhancement that was used in various recordings from various artists was the pitch corrector and that was only on certain notes that may have been off tune, but I don't think Rick Astley needed it 😁

[@gaylelucas6295]

Ive heard him sing on a chat show sitting on a couch thats his voice believe me

[@twilightturtle]

1:12, yup, that is the exact same look literally everyone has when they hear Rick sing. It is so cool to see this in action for a person's first time!

[@PamJernigan]

Not exactly, I heard the song on the radio first :p I had a mental picture of a big black dude. So when I saw the video... yeah.

[@debbiecharron7228]

Laughed out loud seeing your reaction to his voice.

[@v.2080]

Me, too!

[@ritamcbee]

I was sitting there saying wait for it, wait for it...there you go 😂

[@treeroofgrass]

Me too!! 😂

[@SpaceCattttt]

Rick is a great singer and this, despite all the jokes, is a great, classic song which topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic.

[@craiggillett5985]

Topped the chart around the world!!

[@mattdaddyful]

Thank you for saying that..People who poke fun need Auto Tune

[@miltonmejia4242]

I don't care about the Rick roll thing, this is a great classic

[@morningstarghuleh1087]

I think he was like 21 in this. He's about 54 now and still sounds great.

[@JaceD4V1S88]

no joke, he was actually 19 in this. stock, aitken and waterman couldnt believe it was him singing either

[@SkyeID]

And he's really handsome! Improved with age like a fine wine.

[@briansclogs14]

@@SkyeID yessssssss👏👏👏

[@doctorfeinstone6524]

He's also got a huge sense of humor. Check out his video of him power washing his garbage can

[@simonalexander2354]

Ricks voice is liquid gold!!

[@nirmalsuki]

Under-rated singer. He should have had a much more successful career...

[@andra2377]

Yes he was. I had some great songs on his cd.

[@lamusiclover2264]

He probably would have continued to have a successful career, but he decided to leave the music business. His comeback album, "50" was released a few years ago for his 50th birthday and it is great! about two years later he released a follow-up album which isn't quite as good but his voice sounds exactly the same. I saw him in concert in Los Angeles and he was amazing. He's also an incredible drummer. He ended the show with Hghway to Hell by AC/DC on which he played the drums and sang.

[@lamusiclover2264]

This is probably one of the catchiest songs ever written.I don't know anyone who doesn't love it!

[@christinaarnold6290]

@@lamusiclover2264 he has been releasing new ones on his KZbin

[@watcherwlc53]

@@lamusiclover2264 What did he do when he left the biz?

[@Happinosis]

Rick’s a National treasure and made a comeback in the last couple of years, he’s such a dude.

[@vkdeen7570]

the whole rick roll thing has ensured he's gonna be in folklore forever! hes actually a seriously good voice all comedy aside

[@yardleyj9391]

Is he back? Wow, great news for me!

[@smolaether]

@@yardleyj9391 he covered Everlong, so amazing.

[@zach4627]

Dudeeee

[@robert4you]

I saw Rick Astley on the Graham Norton show, he is a really funny guy. He seems to be a genuinely great dude with a big heart. Could easily buy him a beer or two and invite him to a BBQ.

[@AJDaniels5298]

Ladies, Gentlemen, and those who have yet to discover, let me introduce to you: A man who has NEVER! BEEN! RICKROLLED! Until he rickrolled himself!!

[@deanthorpe1684]

I was shocked lol

[@chemislife]

I didn't know someone like this existed at this point. The early 2000's turned this song into a meme and I sent this to people complaining to me in games.

[@Justboatfishing]

Hahahaha. Worst song ever 😂

[@chaosda]

We need to bring back rickrolling.

[@AJDaniels5298]

@@chaosda I agree! Everything old is new again!

[@traceypendleton707]

I remember hearing this way back in 1987 when this song was released in the Summer of 87 in the UK.My family and I all sat watching him for the first time on TV and our facial expressions totally matched yours when we heard him .🤣he is such an amazing singer

[@ВасилийНикитин-х1в]

Спасибо за рассказ. Хотелось бы окунуться в те времена.

[@fielparati8009]

@@ВасилийНикитин-х1в those days are gone but it's incredibly hilarious watching Jay enjoying so much as we enjoyed in those years and even now.... great music never dies

[@RLDYURGUN]

Five nights at Freddy’s….. is this where you wanna be?

[@michellebarry1555]

Your face when he started singing was priceless!

[@toulee8051]

That's the face of RICK-ROLLED

[@tomschmitz5745]

MONSTER HIT FROM THE 80'S and he still sounds great today...

[@junehoward6668]

Still looks good as well : )

[@elisabethmhawkins9025]

My childhood, right there! 😊

[@trismaccarran9950]

Love when any singer looks nothing like the voice they're projecting, and this guy takes the 🍰

[@rtphotos4691]

Paul Reynolds, the baby faced guitarist from A Flock of Seagulls... That's him talking at the beginning. Mind blown. kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZmYaqJtgtOVmtE

[@kennethwolff6082]

Same thing when you look at time from home free then the deep voice hit. Haha

[@prettypinkpopsicle]

Like the man who does the voice-over for Law and Order. He is a redhead also. The voice does not match the face. 🤔

[@cyndianderson7056]

Stevie Winwood is another example. Lol.

[@pollypan5404]

The two guys who sing Tom's Diner made my mouth drop open they look NOTHING like their voices

[@sunilayya8948]

Original track crossed 1 billion views. Brings back such great memories of a fantastic era.

[@wildmandon1]

When this song first came out in mid 80's, I remember the radio DJ introducing him as the little white guy with the big black voice.

[@melodymcdonald322]

I ALWAYS love your reactions to such songs. They're so innocent and precious. It makes me and my friends giggle. Keep up the great reactions!

[@JayveeTV]

Thank you

[@bobbih6360]

An absolutely beautiful song by R. Astley is "Cry For Help" w/ The Andrae Crouch Choir from 1991...very moving.

[@MizzInterpreted]

My favourite Rick song. Beautiful!

[@shamrockgirlshenanigans3372]

Saw him in concert a few years ago and his voice is still awesome. I love how you are really liking this song lol.

[@saudabrahams]

If there was one song that perfectly defined a decade it was this, the definitive 80's synthpop tune. Still a banger today.

[@PamelaGoodman-56]

His voice is still amazing. Never get tired of this song, lol

[@stefanogiusti6704]

NEVER GONNA GIVE YOU UP

[@terryesrom4607]

Yes Rick Astley has a HUGE voice, such great sound, he has most definitely made his mark, and he has a great sense of humor about the Rick Rolled thing, he thinks it is hilarious, they have even made his dance moves part of the fun.

[@leegrahams2271]

The Foo Fighters got RA to sing with them it was awesome it's on Utube 😎😎😎😎 An 80s song still singing them

[@VanessaClarke]

We call them Blue-eyed Soul singers. Rick Ashley, Michael McDonald, Bobby Caldwell and a few others. You do a double take when you try to match the face and the voice.

[@titanusgodzilla3565]

Who the hell is Rick Ashley?

[@RSClassicAngel]

@@titanusgodzilla3565 😂

[@debbieturner3977]

Daryll Hall is one of Blue- eyed soul singers. You might want to listen to "Live at Daryll's House" he did a set with CeLo that was amazing!!! And many more artists as well. 🔥😎

[@areliperez3767]

True, the first time I heard him sing I told my husband the black singer has a beautiful voice and my husband was like he's a small ginger man. My jaw dropped 😭🤣

[@rmaxwell40]

And Taylor Dayne

[@TXndj9375]

Fun fact, the dancer that’s the bartender was still drunk when shooting first started. He managed to pull that backflip off perfectly. And another great song by him is “Together Forever”.

[@barbarahecht4617]

Neale Jr Danielson- I knew he wasn't exactly a one hit wonder, but I couldn't remember what his other hit single was. Thanks for the reminder.👍

[@TXndj9375]

@@barbarahecht4617 He was definitely an underappreciated artist. His voice was liquid silk, soulful, and simply amazing. ☮

[@dulcevilmaroquegalang6244]

Another favorite of mine is "It Would Take a Strong Stong Man'"

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

@@dulcevilmaroquegalang6244 YESSSS

[@MrClarkisgod]

Dude also took a 3-4 hour nap during the shoot.

[@ritas4679]

Rick Astley's "Never gonna give you up" was a huge hit in the UK and still remembered. His soulful voice was a topic of discussion when it first came out. People did not believe that that voice was his.

[@5roundsrapid263]

It was big in the US, too.

[@bernardodiaz7390]

In Latin America, specifically in Chile, Rick Astley was a huge success in the 80s ... To this day, every time he visits the country his shows are a success too.

[@Spursrule1969]

@@5roundsrapid263 Yep, Number 1 in the UK and US.

[@ritas4679]

"Together Forever" is another great song of Rick Astley's.

[@alfayomega17]

No one can’t deny this… we end up LOVING ASTLEY

[@A-twentysix]

Exactly! We’re never gonna give him up

[@annenapier7580]

@@A-twentysix so true

[@julianarevill6166]

I've always love Rick, after being away from music for decades he's now making a come back, get to see him if you can, Xx

[@TheCaulfield1]

He was HUGE in the 80s with his fabulous voice, gorgeous looks and classy sense of dress...was lucky enough to see him live in Manchester 👌👌👌 love him xxx

[@kathymayes7004]

Jealous

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

.....and he still looks and sounds the same at 50-something. Love him.

[@abdullahabdilaahi3872]

@@hyacinthdibley2420 He stopped singing right?

[@foylepoirot1437]

@@abdullahabdilaahi3872 No, he still sings. l almost saw him at a concert in London in 2019, he was the opening act for the headliner Take That (British group).

[@abdullahabdilaahi3872]

@@foylepoirot1437 Ok. Thanks for letting me know that mate.

[@MrPadraig78]

I remember hearing this on the radio then seeing him on top of the pops. Every one thought he was black!

[@FEZSinner]

After having a crappy day, coming to watch your reaction to this for the 5th time, your reaction to this never fails to bring a smile to my face, no matter the day I've had. Thank you for your genuine and amazing reactions

[@coreyculbertson5036]

Yep! His reaction made me happy laugh.

[@xana5649]

😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@hilarymol6607]

Best reaction to Rick Astley's voice ever.

[@chris-rfs]

See how much more joyous music was back then?! A great era of music to be living in,truly.

[@lepmuhangpa]

Truly refreshing. Plus is that a Concorde in your profile picture? Awesome, dude. If not, please tell me which one it is. I'm interested.

[@chris-rfs]

@@lepmuhangpa Yes,it is Concorde,and i actually flew in it in 1995,a great experience,thank you.👍👍

[@lepmuhangpa]

@@chris-rfs Woah, that is cool.

[@concernedcommenter8258]

Not really better quality, but more chances to be better and thus more memorables.

[@ucanleaveyourhaton]

Oh yes ! Joyous is the word. How I miss those days 😭

[@timebandito4278]

I can't believe this is your first listen. Lol. He's like Richie Cunninghm meets Barry White

[@highpath4776]

@M. Smith number one loose women on ITV, permanently

[@RETROtoronto]

ha perfect

[@lisak4367]

@ April Garris EXACTLY. Well Stated.

[@Niecy70]

I literally belly laughed when I read this comment. Thank you!😂

[@jhoang861]

🤣🤣🤣 perfect match!

[@JOHNNYSGIRL1960]

When I first heard him he sounded like a soul singer. He's from England and was one of their imports. He's still performing all over the world.

[@elevenbucks5682]

You have just been Rick Rolled.you,ll know what that with more views.

[@xeox4280]

He did not rickroll himself. He had the intention to watch it so it's not a rickroll.

[@doplinger1]

LOL, he has a great voice even though he looks like Archie. My favorite of his is "It Would Take a Strong Strong Man", worth a listen!

[@matthintz9468]

My favorite by him is "Together Forever," from the same album!

[@nerdiag2240]

Yesss i love this song 🥰🥰🥰

[@5roundsrapid263]

It got heavy airplay here in the US. Great song.

[@CaroleHaddon]

Yes!!

[@plonk8675]

Whenever You Need Somebody is banger

[@tammyy155]

Oh I completely forgot about that one. So cheesy yet so great 😀

[@connie40star]

I love the reaction to those seeing and hearing Rick Astley for the first time. To see how shocked everyone is to see that man with a soulful voice. Priceless😊

[@omarcruz8709]

I was one when I watch the video the first time, I couldn’t believe it. 😎

[@peterkelley4346]

His voice is one of those voices that people will not forget. Very distinctive!

[@StarzzyJJASD]

His voice is normal if your from Manchester England, there are plenty off amazing musical talent

[@joycegibbs5267]

and he sounds the same live too. Not all of the pop stars do !

[@martinramirez4013]

@@joycegibbs5267 Rick Astley voice is unique

[@hyacinthdibley2420]

@@joycegibbs5267 right. I am so happy for him. And he did not change looks-wise.

[@armandooliveira3007]

"Together Forever" should definitely be the next one. Was also a number one and is similar to Never Gonna Give You Up.

[@PixelatedH2O]

The versions of Together Forever and Never Gonna Give You Up from his recent album The Best of Me are even better versions of the originals. While the lyrics are still the same, you can tell he's a much more experienced and mature person.

[@nicolemarino6754]

80’s and 90’s real voices real instruments. Thank you for reminding me of the music I loved and influenced my life. I’m also happy to see someone enjoying the hits of the era.

[@stephenbarker1734]

Yeah that's him, amazing vioce, the story is he was working as a tea boy in a recording studio, someone overheard him singing while working and signed him up, before that he'd never sung in public.

[@Z-LightfulMemories]

Oh my goodness! THANK YOU so much. I laughed so much when I saw your face after the first few notes of him singing. You had the same look all of us did back in the 80s when we first saw the video and where like, WHAT?!? Oh, thank you for keeping the tradition alive!

[@hassleoffa]

Astley looks like he's 12 years old there!

[@kayjacoby290]

He's got a real Anthony Michael Hall, the John Hughes years vibe.

[@joanies6778]

He looks amazing now, too. As someone else who never looked my age in my youth, too, I am grateful in my later years. Rick just did a video watching the the coaches on The Voice remaking another video. The reaction was priceless, btw.

[@bimomuzakki9379]

but sounds like 40's

[@v.downes9608]

The singer’s look doesn’t match his voice. Love this song.

[@JustHeAndMe7733]

Just another example of not judging a book by it's cover... Or a singer by their looks. I always enjoy your reactions. 💞🎶

[@swnkyxoxo]

Plot twist: *He already knew the video, he wanted us to get rickrolled*

[@lloydhargreaves3916]

Everyone wants to be Rickrolled

[@SunIsLost]

lol

[@czaesardominic1301]

🤯

[@SunIsLost]

@@czaesardominic1301 🤯

[@zayed8703]

yes no way he doesnt know about rick roll

[@janinefreese3435]

I love the look on your face!! "Is that really HIS voice?!" LOL😂

[@meetaverma8372]

I laughed so loud I woke my neighbors

[@rickvandam3238]

Fun fact This song was made when most ppl listened to him on the radio Most ppl thought he was black

[@johnwieczorek]

I always thought that he looked too young to have that voice.

[@mcflyguy8873]

Same for Madonna. She sang before MTV was so huge. Rick’s hits were mid-80s so folks quickly saw his face in music videos.

[@kathymayes7004]

I was a teenager working as a dj at a radio station when I first heard this song. My manager insisted we know who sang the new songs and watched their videos. My favorite job of all time.

[@porfiriodiazcarrillo7551]

the same thing i thought of Cristina Aguilera!! i thought she was like beyoncè or whitney and when a saw her i was like "damn!!!"

[@veronicadabney1466]

I didn't.

[@disysunnycoastqueensland5509]

I can listen to Ricks songs everyday. Timeless for me 🥰

[@Tony-de4px]

For ever Rick Rolled

[@coryola5663]

Enjoyed your reaction, man!!! I'm one of Jamel AKA Jamal's Oldie Moldies ... In other words, I'm over 60, been a music lover (many genres) all my life, and Jamel says we need to "share the love, subscribe to my reaction family!" You got it, dude! Pleased to meet you!!! Love from the Mississippi Gulf Coast!!!

[@Coolrockndad]

That's his voice. He was 21 and looked 16 when this was recorded.. LOL

[@exceptionallyriso]

WAIT HE WAS 21- I THOUGHT HE WAS 15-

[@albertweedsteinthethuggeni7797]

Looks 20. Sounds 40

[@renztaboy2993]

Like I'm 13 sounds 40?

[@JimmyValmer88]

When I was a kid my mom asked me to describe how I pictured him looking. I said a big black dude. Little did I know it was a 20 year old skinny white dude

[@supernatural2029]

I think this is his voice but also there is an effect

[@thehelldoicallthis9241]

Someone hearing this song for the first time by intentionally listening to it? In 2020? I honestly didn't think this was possible. My man has *never fallen for a rickroll.*

[@jonathanbair523]

I am shocked. I been rickrolled a few times over the years.... Remember the old "duckrolling?" that predates rickrolling?

[@someonesomewhereinthose7bi38]

The same thing for me... I had never been rickrolled and I intentionally listened to it in 2021...

[@mchsprod]

@@someonesomewhereinthose7bi38 how?!

[@sprintspirit7502]

@@someonesomewhereinthose7bi38The same as me, we belog to that Extinct species😅

[@pommiebears]

Rick Astley was the TEA BOY at Stock, Aitken, and Waterman, the music producers. lol. They heard him singing......The Tea boy....😂

[@spikeworks]

They hear him sing before he was a tea boy. He became a tea boy because he was waiting for them to have him sing

[@barnpicks8884]

Whilst waiting for the record he was making tea for them for a time. He wasn’t a tea boy

[@graciehernandez1364]

His voice is baritone and that's why he sounds so good my man......

[@bc9616]

Dave Gahan of Depeche Mode is also a gorgeous baritone!

[@gaffawebber]

@@bc9616 - many new wave artists were.

[@sunnydays5742]

Loved your face when he started singing . 🤣😂😅 The 80s was epic.

[@pocoyomc]

This is hilarious. You're reaction is priceless. Welcome to the amazing world of Rick Astley. I wonder if Rick Astley is aware of you. Love this.

[@VioletJoy]

What a great reaction to one of my favorite songs back in the 80s. Rick is a good guy and this song is still enjoyable all these years later.

[@jackypoo2]

1:12 you can clearly see his souls are leaving his body when he heard Rick's voice...

[@jaimereynolds258]

Whenever I hear this song, I sing it for days.....thank you 😂

[@paulfurlong3103]

Rick is classic 80s! "Whenever you need somebody" is a good one

[@kenperk9854]

You got that right! Ha ha ha ha ha rick assley!

[@emmahowells8334]

Yeah love that one too.👌😎

[@trimefisto7909]

"First time hearing..." IMPOSSIBLE

[@coreyculbertson5036]

That's what I said. Lol

[@pamking357]

Yay!!! Thank you for choosing Rick ! I told you that you would be surprised!!! 🤣🤣

[@debbejones6086]

I loved the look on your face when he started singing, priceless.

[@pamking357]

He has a great voice! Together forever is another good one of his

[@MJW238]

I’m so used to seeing Rick Astley sing that I don’t realise his voice doesn’t match his face

[@ShyeNYC]

🕺💃The definitive song the 80s...you couldn't escape it!!! You should review his song "Cry For Help" next 🎶

[@Gordonroyce]

Rick Astley at the award for best singer missed the award that year. But he lost to someone exceptional. The winner was Tracy Chapman with the song "fast car".

[@cleorobertson7473]

He has a KZbin channel. I swear his voice got even better

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

Oh wow, I didnt know that. I will have to check it out thanks

[@rachelkristine4669]

I remember back in the day, ( am 45 ), when my mom heard this for the 1st time on the radio. She thought it was Billy Ocean, another great artist from the 80's, who was black. She brought this album & when she got it, she thought it was a mistake. And it was a record! 🤣🤣 Then, she played it! She couldn't believe he was a cute little Brit & white to boot! Rick Astley is the bomb, still is! Listen to his latest Gospel album. It's beautiful & his voice is even better with age! He is now 57, looks exactly the same & is just an all around GREAT GUY! 🥰

[@georgegraves8125]

Never seen anybody talked into Rick rolling themselves.

[@ben9DB]

I don’t think a lot of people know what Rick rolling is these days.

[@joyced277]

@@ben9DB I admit I don't know what Rickrolled is. I was out dancing to this when it came out and always loved it. 💗💃

[@flying_Night_slasher]

@@joyced277 well this is the Trevor Phillips version kzbin.info/www/bejne/mobWZImjZp6EgtE

[@christianred9730]

@@flying_Night_slasher you also stumbled upon it? Damn, you are lucky to find good shit like that.

[@tomplayzgamer]

😂

[@januzzell8631]

1st time I heard this on the radio, I was convinced I knew what this singer was going to look like .... Wrong! His voice is gorgeous - bless him! So soulful :D as you say

[@che_guevara67]

youve just been rick rolled my man :)...

[@Drescher1984]

Yes and that meme/prank have made him re-start up his music career.

[@21samclarke]

@@Drescher1984 Question? Is it Rick Rolling if you do it to yourself Lol? because we all know his going to have this saved to his playlist lol

[@TheBlackQueen]

@@Drescher1984 Umm no?? lol This song came out in 1987 and was a hit back then. The meme only became a thing around 2007-8 shortly after KZbin started.

[@Drescher1984]

@@TheBlackQueen oh hum yes, he told that in a interview. That he's son made him aware of this meme, so people started booking him. Plus I didn't say it was this year he started up again.

[@TheBlackQueen]

@@Drescher1984 You edited your comment. First, you said the meme started his music career.

[@AnnMarieG]

Loved Rick in my teenage years back in the 80's ... finally got to see him in concert a few years ago, when he came back with his new album, after all these years, and he's as great as always if not better... check out his new album!!! ⭐️🥰

[@jeaniejbutler4911]

Thanks will do.

[@glennquagmire34]

if only he knew that this was the most meme'd song on the planet.

[@Jo.H.]

Loved your reaction Jay, I was 17 when this came out, great memories. Glad you liked Rick, enjoy the rest of your weekend Jay 😊

[@englishteadrinker736]

Great reaction. It made me laugh 😆. I grew up listening to Rick Astley and it always amazed people how his big voice just didn’t fit his little boy appearance. I still love this all these years later 😃