80’s star Rick Astley showed off his versatility and sense of humor during his performance with the BBC Concert Orchestra on BBC Radio 2 over the weekend.
He sang two covers of recent chart-toppers: "Driver's License" by Olivia Rodrigo and "Shape of You" by Ed Sheeran.
Astley put his own spin on Rodrigo's viral breakup anthem, adding some orchestral flair and soulful vocals to the song. He also paid tribute to his fellow British star Sheeran by mashing up his catchy dance-pop song "Shape of You" with his own classic "Never Gonna Give You Up", creating a pretty catchy medley.
Both performances are up on YouTube. The feedback on the clips has been positive with much praise for Rick.
[Source: Classic Hits Today]