Glastonbury fans were surprised when Rick Astley performed an 'iconic' cover at the festival, with many admitting it wasn't on their bingo cards for 2023.
The star made his Glastonbury debut, opening the Pyramid Stage on Saturday (June 24), and treated crowds to some of his chart-topping hits, as well as some new music. He also performed a cover of Harry Styles hit As It Was.
The 2022 chart-topper, from the album Harry's House, is best known for its middle-eight which sees live crowds scream the lyrics 'leave America'. Fans were delighted by the unexpected cover, with people branding it 'iconic.'
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The 57-year-old had more covers up his sleeve for his performance, too. Rick showed off his drumming skills, this time with a rendition of AC/DC’s Highway To Hell.
Other songs featured in his set included Whenever You Need Somebody from 1987 as well as new song Dippin My Feet, from his upcoming ninth studio album titled Are We There Yet?, due for release in October.
Viewers were delighted to hear Rick cover a Harry Styles song, with many taking to Twitter to share their amazement. @saffiavenus said: "Rick Astley covering Harry Styles at Glastonbury was not on my 2023 cards" while @jadekerry21 echoed: "rick astley singing harry styles was not on my glasto bingo card but here we are". @CarnellShed added: "Did not have Rick Astley covering Harry Styles on my 2023 bingo card!"
@LaurenSydney__ enthused: "Rick Astley covering harry styles at Glastonbury… iconic", while @LWalshyy reckoned: "Nah Rick Astley and Harry Styles need to get together an release Never Gonna Give You Up 2023".
Others were impressed by his Glastonbury debut on the whole, with @pholly22 tweeting: "Just watched @rickastley @glastonbury that was blooming brilliant! Volume turned right up and dancing along in my living room!" @mrskmob1 said: "Rick Astley stealing the stage at #Glastonbury23 #glastonbury2023 What an entertainer, huge talent and all round lovely guy! Brilliant!"
Rick, from Newton-le-Willows, will also join Stockport's Blossoms on the newly-named Woodsies stage at 6pm tonight.
