95 
1 
Download MP3 
Never Gonna Give You Up was released by Rick Astley in 1987 as the lead single from his debut album, and it became a worldwide pop hit. Two decades later it found a second life as the Rickroll, a bait-and-switch prank in which a promising link unexpectedly plays the song instead. The joke spread through forums, video sites and social media because the cheerful chorus was impossible to mistake. Short remixed clips like this one keep that tradition alive, packing the recognition and the punchline into just a few seconds.
About this sound
A short remixed clip of Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up, the 1987 hit behind the Rickroll meme, often used to surprise viewers in memes and short videos.
This short clip takes the instantly recognisable opening of Rick Astley's Never Gonna Give You Up and twists it into a punchier remix, with the bright 1980s pop vocal and synth line cut down to just a few seconds. The familiar melody lands almost immediately, so listeners recognise it before they have time to think, and that instant recognition is exactly what makes it work as a joke. Played over a reveal, a workout clip or an unexpected twist, it turns a serious moment into something playful and nostalgic, giving viewers the satisfying feeling of being Rickrolled without sitting through the whole song.
