In this episode of American Soundtrack, we explore Never Gonna Give You Up by Rick Astley, the irresistible pop hit that helped define the late 1980's. With its bright production and Astley’s surprisingly soulful voice, the song quickly became a global sensation. and decades later found new life as one of the internet’s most famous memes. From chart-topping smash to cultural phenomenon, this episode explores how one song managed to span generations and remain part of the American soundtrack.