About the song
“Venus” is a timeless classic that has been captivating audiences for generations. Written by Ed Marshall, the song has undergone several transformations since its initial release in 1959. The most iconic version of “Venus” is undoubtedly the one performed by Frankie Avalon, which reached the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart and spent five weeks at the number one spot. This remarkable achievement marked Avalon’s first number one hit on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and the song’s success was not limited to the pop charts alone. It also reached number 10 on the R&B chart, solidifying its place in the hearts of music lovers across the board.
The lyrics of “Venus” are a poignant plea to the Roman goddess of love and beauty, Venus, to send a girl who will love and adore the singer. The song’s message of longing and devotion resonated with listeners of all ages, and it quickly became a fan favorite. Billboard ranked “Venus” as the number 4 song of 1959, a testament to its enduring appeal.
In addition to Avalon’s original version, “Venus” was also covered by Dickie Valentine in the United Kingdom, where it peaked at number 20 on the Singles Chart in May 1959. The song’s popularity continued to grow over the years, and in 1976, Avalon released a new disco version of “Venus”. This re-recording helped revive Avalon’s career, which had been waning prior to its release. Although the remake did not quite match the original’s level of success, it still managed to peak at number 46 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number one on the Easy Listening chart.
Throughout its many iterations, “Venus” has remained a beloved classic, and its timeless appeal continues to captivate audiences to this day. With its soaring melody, heartfelt lyrics, and memorable performances, “Venus” is a song that will forever be etched in the annals of music history.
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Lyrics
Hey, Venus! Oh, Venus!
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
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
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
Hey, Venus! Oh, Venus!
Make my dreams come true
Hey, Venus! Oh, Venus!