How ‘Venus’ Went from Psych Rock to Dance Pop – Under the Covers
As one of the only songs to reach number one as two different recordings, ‘Venus’ is split between a psych rock hit from the late ’60s, and a dance pop chart topper from the mid 80s.
This week, Max and Thomas discussed Dutch band Shocking Blue, the original artist behind the famous track, the hidden details within the song, and how it might not be so original either…
You can catch Under the Covers on Friday Drive at 4:30pm.
Artists Featured
The Big Three (FM, 1963)
Shocking Blue (Pink Elephant, 1969)
Bananarama (London, 1986)
Images sourced from their respective owners through Discogs.
