Never Gonna Give Up

"Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley is originally performed in the key of G major. Released in 1987, the song became one of Astley's signature hits and a symbol of the 1980s pop era. Astley, a British singer-songwriter, rose to fame with this song, which was composed by Stock Aitken Waterman, a production team known for their work in the pop music genre during that time. The song is notable for its catchy melody, upbeat tempo, and Astley's distinctive baritone vocals. Interestingly, "Never Gonna Give You Up" gained renewed popularity in the 21st century as an internet phenomenon known as "Rickrolling," where internet users would trick others into clicking on a hyperlink leading to the song's music video.