You're not being rickrolled: Rick Astley just hit number one in the UK
It's true: Rick Astley really is never gonna give us up.
His new album, 50, just hit number one on the UK album charts. Could it soon be doing the same thing in the United States?
If you don't remember, Astley is most famous for his 1988 hit, "Never Gonna Give You Up." The catchy track just happens to be the inspiration for one of the Internet's oldest and most beloved memes, rickrolling.
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Astley's new album is his first in over a decade. So far, it has beaten out some stiff competition, including offerings from Paul McCartney and Tom Odell.
This is the first time Astley's smooth baritone has dominated the UK singles charts.
Listen to the song "Angels on My Side" from his new album and get ready to be transported back to a simpler time. Astley's voice is just as beautiful as it was 30 years ago.
Here's to Astley's come back. We believe in you, Rick.
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Andrea Romano -- comedy writer, craft enthusiast, lady -- was a Watercooler Reporter. She worked as an intern at Mashable beginning in January 2014. Andrea recently completed her Masters degree in Media Studies and Film from The New School and writes sketch comedy at Upright Citizens Brigade and The People's Improv Theatre. She once watched three Paul Rudd movies in a row on a bicoastal flight and didn't realize it until she landed. She does things like that a lot. Twitter: @theandrearomano
