By launching the Misheard Version of his greatest hit, the initiative aims to highlight how hearing loss can often be ignored for years and encourage people to take action if they notice any changes
Music legend Rick Astley has re-recorded his iconic hit single “Never Gonna Give You Up” using lyrics people have misheard for years – including “you wouldn’t catch nits from any other guy” and “your aunt’s been naked”.
The research also found that one in six blame mishearing song lyrics on struggling to hear properly, despite over half confessing to never having their hearing tested. What’s more, half of people find conversations with background noise difficult and over a quarter say they can’t hear the TV or radio properly, which are common early signs of hearing loss.
"It’s important to remember that everyone’s hearing is different. Some people lose high notes, others lose low frequency sounds. According to the research, one in three Brits have noticed changes in their hearing over the last 10 years but over half have taken no action to address these changes. Commenting on the findings, TV’s Dr Michael Mosley said: “Hearing loss affects millions of people worldwide, but often goes undiagnosed and untreated and that is a terrible shame because it often leads to social isolation. If you notice any changes in your hearing, don’t wait 10 years to get checked. Hearing change is completely normal and is nothing to be embarrassed or ashamed about.”
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