March 14, 1988: Rick Rolled – Never Gonna Give You Up hits Number 1

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March 14, 1988: Rick Astley hits #1

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1988 – It’s the song that found it’s rebirth and the term “Rick Rolled” became a urban saying. Of course, we are talking about Rick Astley and the song: Never Gonna Give You Up. It hit #1 on the charts. Of course, it’s internet fame has turned this into a whole new beast.

Wikazine – Full show notes for March 14

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