Venus
Frankie Avalon
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(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Hey, Venus, oh, Venus Venus, if you will Please send a little girl for me to thrill A girl who wants my kisses and my arms A girl with all the charms of you (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Venus, make her fair A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair And take the brightest stars up in the skies And place them in her eyes for me (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Venus, goddess of love that you are Surely the things I ask Can't be too great a task Venus, if you do I promise that I always will be true I'll give her all the love I have to give As long as we both shall live (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Venus, goddess of love that you are Surely the things I ask Can't be too great a task Venus, if you do I promise that I always will be true I'll give her all the love I have to give As long as we both shall live (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) Hey, Venus, oh, Venus Make my wish come true (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh) (Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ah)
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Written by: Edward Marshall
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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15 facts about this song
Artist"Venus" was recorded by American pop singer, Frankie Avalon, who was known for his clean-cut, boy next door image.
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Release YearThe song was released in February 1959.
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Chart Performance"Venus" topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, becoming Avalon's biggest hit and signature song.
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Songwriter"Venus" was written by Ed Marshall.
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Music GenreThe song falls into the pop and traditional pop music genres.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Chancellor Records.
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Song Cover"Venus" has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Tom Jones and Shocking Blue. Shocking Blue's version even became a U.S. Billboard Hot 100 number-one hit in 1970.
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Album"Venus" also appeared on Frankie Avalon's "Venus" album, which was released in 1959.
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Film PerformanceAvalon performed the song in the 1962 movie, "Sail a Crooked Ship".
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StatusWith its romantic lyrics and melody, "Venus" is considered a classic and one of the top hits of the late 1950's era.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics involve a young man praying to Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, to send him a girl to love and one who would also love him in return.
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DurationThe original recording of "Venus" by Frankie Avalon runs for 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Music VideoThe song, being released in the late 50s, does not have an official music video. However, live performances and TV appearances where Avalon performed the song are available.
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Global ImpactNot just in the United States, "Venus" also reached number 16 on the UK Singles chart, making it a global hit.
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LegacyOver 60 years after its release, "Venus" is still played on oldies radio stations and used in media, proving its timeless appeal.
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