Never, Never Gonna Give You Up is a 1973 soul song by American singer Barry White, released as a single from his debut album I've Got So Much to Give. Known for his deep baritone and lush orchestral arrangements, White built a career on romantic soul ballads that became staples of weddings, films and radio playlists. Decades later, short clips of the opening have circulated online as shorthand for instant romance, seduction and old-school charm, keeping the song familiar to younger audiences who discover it through edits and memes rather than the original album.