Bananarama
Venus (Promo 12")
London Records (US) / 1986 / LDDJ-208
12" Single Promotional Version-33 1/3 RPM vinyl record
Genre: Dance
Produced and remixed by Stein/Aitken/Waterman
Side 1)
1) Venus (Fire and Brimstone Mix)-6:45
Side 2)
1) Venus (Hellfire Mix)-9:20
2) White Train-3:50
DISCO CLASSIC ALERT!!!When this song came out, it was like a big wave that swept through South Florida Dance Floors, engulfing all the Dancers and listeners. The fantastic introduction was great for an entry mix. The various breaks lent themselves to LIVE remixing whenever one was needed. I used a second copy of VENUS to execute perfect mixes. This kept it fresh daily, like BANANAS(get it). A remake of The SHOCKING BLUE'S Chart topper, this version didn't reach those lofty numbers, but did dominate the DANCE Charts for a month or so. If played today, it would get similar results. On my scale from 1-10, it gets a 10.
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May 31, 2008 | 7:24 amYes I know it also great , it seems that the beat of this song is good
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May 31, 2008 | 7:01 am
100 per-cent right! I will tell you this, for a real DISCO version of VENUS, try FRANKIE AVALON'S release in 1976(?), it was true DISCO!
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May 31, 2008 | 6:54 am
Venus , what I can say , play it noe in any clubs and you sure have the dance floor full, great disco
Bananarama ruled the floors whenever they hooked up with Stock Aitken & Waterman.
Perfect cover song and a great snappy single.Ian Levine's Hellfire Mix offers a dirtier and different feel.