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I wouldn't want to live in a world without Rick Astley

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March 18, 2024, 01:07 PM
parabellum
I wouldn't want to live in a world without Rick Astley
In the comments section of this youtube video, a poster says that this is the most copied link in history. I don't know for a fact that this is true, but if it isn't, it should be.

Many years ago in this forum, I announced that I was going to RickRoll everyone and there was nothing they could do to stop me. As I recall, a couple of members actually took offense at this. Big Grin

It's harmless fun and, you know what? We seem to have forgotten that this is actually a great pop tune. I guess no one wants admit that they like the song, but I like it.

So, come on, boys and girls! RickRoll yourself!







1.515 billion views. Remarkable!

Here's another of Astley's tunes I really like. Wholesome, and bordering on gospel music. Come on. It's OK to say you like Rick Astley. It's not like saying you're a fan of Bananarama or Milli Vanilli.






March 18, 2024, 01:11 PM
oddball




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March 18, 2024, 01:21 PM
4x5
Rick Astley gave an interview a few years ago, and he actually likes his internet fame. Some artists would be offended, but Rick is just having fun with it



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March 18, 2024, 01:33 PM
2012BOSS302
I've was RickRolled by someone here maybe 5 years ago, dropping in links randomly. I don't know what youtube pays but if Rick just gets a penny a click, I'd be laughing all the way to the bank on that. Good for him!!




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March 18, 2024, 01:52 PM
architect
Rick has got to regret that he hit his peak on YouTube, imagine if he had waited until TikTok! Father of the TikTok dance!
March 18, 2024, 03:29 PM
dsiets
I hear he's a Bad Ass Mother Fucker.
I don't go to many concerts but those FF guys look pretty entertaining.

March 18, 2024, 03:48 PM
P250UA5
quote:
Originally posted by dsiets:
I hear he's a Bad Ass Mother Fucker.
I don't go to many concerts but those FF guys look pretty entertaining.


They're toned back just a bit, but Dave knows how to put on a show.
Saw them last year, at a pretty small venue, when they were in Houston, and before in 07 also in Houston, at Toyota Center, which was packed.




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March 18, 2024, 03:52 PM
HK Ag
Ill admit it I like his songs.

White dude with a black soul voice sound, money!
March 18, 2024, 04:35 PM
r0gue


Stick it to em!




March 18, 2024, 04:45 PM
cparktd
Love it! Released in 27 July 1987


Gonna put it on the system and crank it up until the neighbors can hear it!



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March 18, 2024, 04:46 PM
vthoky
quote:
Originally posted by r0gue:
Stick it to em!


I think it'd be fun to print a batch of those and stick them in random places. Gas pumps, grocery store shelves... maybe a giant one for the back of a tractor trailer! Big Grin Now if only I knew how to track that and see how many times people scanned them and got redirected to Rick's video.... Wink




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March 18, 2024, 05:33 PM
Black92LX
I have a bit of mistrust for people who don’t like Rick Astley.


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March 18, 2024, 05:43 PM
Skins2881
quote:
Originally posted by Black92LX:
I have a bit of mistrust for people who don’t like Rick Astley.


Probably Ruskies.



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March 18, 2024, 06:18 PM
TigerDore
I think he surprised a lot of people. Our first introduction to Rick Astley is this deep, smooth soulful voice, then we finally get to see him on TV and the face looks like he was one of Opie Taylor's friends that was just fast-forwarded 25 years, and landed on MTV.

I have seen some interviews he's done and his live rickrolling pranks. He seems like a good guy, void of star ego; a regular person that never let fame change him.





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March 18, 2024, 07:24 PM
wrightd
If I could shave that close I'd look like a girl as ugly as I is.




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March 18, 2024, 10:11 PM
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March 19, 2024, 05:36 AM
Tgrshrk99
Dude’s a rocker. His AC/DC covers are great.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=F38ZRgp_N6k

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=_XrIUBLej6E


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March 19, 2024, 07:13 AM
egregore
quote:
I wouldn't want to live in a world without Rick Astley

It would be diminished without him, for sure. His signature song is one of those that just makes you feel happy.
March 19, 2024, 07:44 AM
vinnybass
I like the dude, and there's been far worse music made in the world.

Okay then:





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March 19, 2024, 08:07 AM
pbslinger
"never" used 40 times in that song.