Despite having a fantastic singing voice, Rick Astley is familiar to the current generation for something entirely different, although not unrelated. The “Rick-Roll” is an internet prank that began in 2007. Users on 4Chan and Reddit began posting links that all led to a short video clip of “Never Gonna Give You Up” by Rick Astley. The internet might be redefining Rick Rolling with this new release.
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Rick isn’t rolling anyone today. He released an acoustic cover version of Chappell Roan’s hit, “Pink Pony Club” on his YouTube channel. The popular song discusses finding a club designed just for self-expression. The song, written in 2020, was inspired by a visit to The Abbey, a bar in Los Angeles. It took several years for the general public to understand the meaning behind the song.
Once listeners understood the lyrics and realized the Pink Pony Club was synonymous with “a safe space,” the song rapidly gained popularity. The lyrics tell listeners, “It’s OK to be you.” The fact that so many people from every walk of life can relate to this song is amazing.
Elton John and Chappell Roan were together at the 33rd Annual AIDS Foundation Academy Awards Viewing Party. The pair performed two duets. The first was Elton John’s “Don’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me.” Next, the duo sang “Pink Pony Club.”
Kayleigh Rose Amstutz was born in Willard, Missouri. Recognizing her talent, she was signed to her first record deal at 17. Kayleigh adopted her stage name “Chappell” from Dennis Chappell, her late grandfather. “Roan” is from the Marty Robbins song, “The Strawberry Roan,” which was her grandfather’s favorite song.
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