Glastonbury fans say 'it wasn't on our bingo card' as Rick Astley performs 'iconic' cover
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 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.'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.
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".
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