Rick Astley on touring, returning to the spotlight and his smash hit 'Never Gonna Give You Up'

Singer-songwriter Rick Astley became a pop sensation 35 years ago with his debut hit single "Never Gonna Give You Up," which has taken on a life of its own as a viral internet prank known as "Rickrolling." Astley talks with Anthony Mason about his special relationship with the song, touring with New Kids on the Block and enjoying a remarkable career resurgence.

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[waynephillips]

It just makes you smile to know that someone so talented and kind can have an extended stay in the spotlight with a song that is one of the catchiest pop tunes of all time.

[allnighter]

Seems like a genuinely nice guy, glad he's getting a second chance at singing

[Bluevelvet-MD]

Rick has aged like fine wine. So glad seeing someone out of the 80s in good health great spirits and back at work❤

[MudDragon]

I remember the days where it was impossible to find an interview of Rick without getting Rick Rolled 50 million times first. Good times.

[andrewmunoz]

I was the guy who handed him his tickets for McCartney. It was in Fort Worth Texas @ Dickies Arena. (I work at box office) Very very cool guy & let me shake his hand & his wife took our picture.

[todds.]

I love people who are down-to-earth. Just an easy-going, self-aware guy.

[danielapagliaro]

He still looks fabulous and still sounds great! I never get tired of his songs!

[tessaalfaras]

My nephew is 11 and he has an insane obsession with this song. Unbelievable, this never gets old. I hope the 80s music makes a comeback

[jaklg]

I feel so fortunate to have grown up in this wonderful time. The 70s and 80s where great.

[MarcusC]

This is absolutely heart-warming. Rick is filled with gratitude and extremely humble. I am 54 and still never get sick of this song!!

[alwaysblake]

A Legend for all the right reasons. And a Sinatra album would be insane.

[karlhungus]

Man, he STILL has such a great head of hair! I'm just two years younger and I didn't have the same luck. Anyway, I'm really happy to see him doing so well. He seems like a really normal, nice, and decent guy. I'm still a fan.

[Elijahhaswings]

I love him. I was a teenager when his songs came out. He still looks great!

[masteraven]

I love Rick Astley’s music and he is really talented. Thank you for being an amazing sport and never giving us up!!

[jalishababies]

He is so humble. I like him. And he is still handsome.

[dionehackworth]

I remember hearing it all the time! Ah love! We were young and wanting a guy to sing that to us! I am 57 now. Rick, that song lives on FOREVER!

[ej]

Rick, thank you for returning to what you were born to do. You are a blessing! And Anthony Mason, I bid CBS Mornings farewell when you left the daily broadcast. It just isn't the same without you! Thank you for bringing us this story about an amazing performer!

[jmendoza]

He got a gifted voice. I've been listening to his songs recently. I now love them more than ever. I was in diapers when songs came out in the 80s so I never care for 80 music then. But wow he is amazing. Not only a great singer but a wonderful man.

[morrisralph]

Talented guy and I'm glad he kept his sense of humor and humility.

[neilmurray]

Rick's talent has made the world a better place!