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Rick Astley: The Truth About Never Gonna Give You Up, Shocking Confessions & Return To Stardom
On this week’s episode of The Therapy Crouch, Abbey and Peter are joined by pop icon Rick Astley, whose legendary 1987 hit “Never Gonna Give You Up” made him one of the most recognizable voices in music history. The trio dive deep into Rick’s incredible career—from making tea at the studios of Stock Aitken Waterman to becoming a global superstar and internet meme decades later. Rick opens up about the early days of fame, the pressures of the pop world, his shock retirement at 27, and the unexpected comeback that reignited his career. Expect laughs, confessions, and heartfelt reflections as they discuss everything from performing with Blossoms at Glastonbury to meeting Elton John and Paul McCartney. It’s a nostalgic, hilarious, and surprisingly moving chat that proves legends really never give you up. 00:00:00 — Opening banter & NFL recap 00:05:25 — “Not listening” / banister anecdote 00:11:09 — Heartfelt listener message (love & step-mom reveal) 00:15:10 — Rick Astley joins the podcast 00:17:00 — Rick on recent gigs & the YouTube celebration 00:19:20 — Karaoke/duet fiasco story 00:21:40 — On being a musician: instruments, drums, studio life 00:27:30 — Origin of “Never Gonna Give You Up” 00:31:57 — How life changed after the hit 00:43:50 — Why he quit at 27 — the long break 00:54:55 — Foo Fighters / Dave Grohl moment 01:05:29 — Reflection & closing Email: thetherapycrouch@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetherapycrouchpodcast TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thetherapycrouch Website: https://thetherapycrouch.com/ For more from Peter https://twitter.com/petercrouch For more from Abbey https://www.instagram.com/abbeyclancy Our clips channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZntcv96YhN8IvMAKsz4Dbg #TheTherapyCrouch #AbbeyAndPete #RelationshipAdvice #Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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