Happy 57th birthday, Rick Astley! Cheers to a beautiful life!
Take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate his best music.
Famed English singer Richard Paul Astley is a man of many talents!
He's a songwriter, and radio personality, and has been a music legend for decades.
Fans know that Astley gained worldwide fame in the 80s with multiple hits.
A 57, Astley is still going strong with a planned tour set for this year and spreading music joy releasing albums.
Because we can't be at his live shows, here's a top 5 list of our favourites...
1) Never gonna give you up (1987)
This iconic hit won 'Best British Single' at the 1988 Brit Awards.
The music video for the song has become the basis for this "Rickrolling" Internet meme...
It also reached over one billion views on YouTube.
2) Together forever (1987)
This debut single was a number-one hit single in 25 countries, winning the 1988 Brit Award for 'Best British Single'.
Give it a listen below.
3) Whenever you need somebody (1987)
Of course, this one was another international smash hit topping the chart in seven countries, peaking at number three in the UK, and charting top ten across Europe and Australasia.
4) Take me to your heart
Peaking on the UK Singles Chart at number eight and charting for eleven weeks — it's no surprise that this one was also a top 10 hit in Denmark, Germany, Greece, Ireland, and Spain.
Listen to the chart-topper below.
5) Angels on my side (2016)
After retiring from music in 1993, Astley released this banger as a digital download as the second single from his seventh studio album '50' as an ode to his siblings and family life.
Give it a listen below.
And that's our favourite Astley songs — there's no doubt that he's lived a legendary life!
He's said so himself...
"I've had a charmed and amazing life."
Rick Astley in a past interview
We hope that his birthday continues to be charmed and amazing.
Here's to 57!