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Track: Venus
Artist: Shocking Blue
Album: At Home

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Name: Shocking Blue
Spotify Genres: nederpop
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Dutch rock group. Formed in 1967 by former [a=The Motions] guitarist [a=Robbie van Leeuwen], joined by Cor van der Beek (drums), Klaasje van der Wal (bass) and Fred de Wilde (vocals). Their first single hit the Dutch Top 40 in 1968. Shortly thereafter, [a=Mariska Veres] replaced de Wilde as their lead vocalist. In 1969 and 1970, the group enjoyed a worldwide chart success with “Venus”, followed by several other hit singles. In 1971, Klaasje van der Wal was replaced by Henk Smitskamp. In 1973, Robbie van Leeuwen was replaced by Martin van Wijk. The group disbanded in 1975. Van Leeuwen attempted a relaunch in 1979, however the track “Louise” appeared only on a German compilation. The Initial Line-Up Consisted Of: Robbie Van Leeuwen (Guitar, Sitar and Backing Vocals) Fred de Wilde (Vocals, 1967-1968) Klaasje Van Der Wal (Bass Guitar, 1967-1972) = (1 February 1949 – 12 February 2018) Cornelis van der Beek (Drums) = (9 June 1949 – 2 April 1998) Later Members Were: Mariska Veres (Vocals) = (1 October 1947 – 2 December 2006) Leo Van de Ketterij (Guitar, 1970-1971) = (14 November 1950 – 5 July 2021) Martin Van Wijk (Guitar, 1973-1974) Henk Smitskamp (Bass Guitar, 1972-1974) Additional members: Wim Voermans Jan Pijnenburg Michael Eschauzier André van Geldorp Charles Pesch

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Release: The Shocking Blue* - Venus
Year: 1969
Genres: Rock, Pop
Styles: Psychedelic Rock, Beat, Pop Rock

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LYRICS

A Goddess on a mountain top
Was burning like a silver flame
The summit of Beauty in love
And Venus was her name
She's got it yeah, Baby, she's got it
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
At your desire
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
At your desire

Her weapon were her crystal eyes
Making every man mad
Black as the dark night she was
Got what no-one else had
Wa!

She's got it yeah, Baby, she's got it
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
At your desire
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
At your desire

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She's got it yeah, Baby, she's got it
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
At your desire
Well, I'm your Venus, I'm your fire
At your desire