The world’s greatest music video was released 35 years ago today

July 27, 2022July 27, 2022 Alan Cross 1 Comment

It was on this day in 1985 that the world was first subjected to this. We’re now 1,255,948,148 views in. Who would have guessed? Certainly not Rick Astley.

Alan Cross

is an internationally known broadcaster, interviewer, writer, consultant, blogger and speaker. In his 40+ years in the music business, Alan has interviewed the biggest names in rock, from David Bowie and U2 to Pearl Jam and the Foo Fighters. He’s also known as a musicologist and documentarian through programs like The Ongoing History of New Music.

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Mike P

July 28, 2022 at 11:10 am
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The first video that came to my mind when I read the headline was Thriller. Guess I got Rick Rolled!!
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