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Rick Astley still promises he's never gonna give you up, never gonna let you down

The '80s pop star joins Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about his career in music and share his take on rick-rolling.

Eighties pop sensation, Rick Astley, drops by the q studio to talk about his career in music. Astley speaks to Tom Power about his '80s hits, walking away from the industry at age 27 at the height of his success — and then returning to the industry in his 50s. Plus we get his take on rick-rolling.

Produced by Ben Edwards


Rick Astley, "Never Gonna Give You Up"

Rick Astley and Tom Power in the q studio in Toronto, Ont. (Vivian Rashotte/CBC)