This 1988 No. 1 Hit Released 38 Years Ago Today - Then Became A Viral Meme

On March 12, 1988, Rick Astley's "Never Gonna Give You Up" began its two-week stretch at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

The song—which has since experienced a second wave of popularity on the internet—was a massive hit in both the United States and the singer's home country, the United Kingdom.

'Never Gonna Give You Up' Was A Star-Making Single That Remained Popular For Decades

"Never Gonna Give You Up" was originally released as the lead single from Astley's album Whenever You Need Somebody...