1987 single by Rick Astley "Never Gonna Give You Up" is a pop song by English singer Rick Astley, released on 27 July 1987. The song is widely regarded as Astley's most popular, as well as his signature song, and it is often played at the end of his live concerts. Written and produced by Stock Aitken Waterman, it was released by RCA Records as the first single from Astley's debut studio album, Whenever You Need Somebody (1987), with a music video directed by Simon West. 626,667 views on October 3, 2016 — Wikipedia's most-read article that day. Also most read: HTTP 404, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, Luke Cage, Westworld (TV series). Wiki link