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Introduction"Venus" is a song by the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue ). The song was initially released as a single in the Netherlands in the summer of 1969 ). It was written by Robbie van Leeuwen ), the guitarist of the band.

Commercial Success"Venus" became Shocking Blue's biggest hit, reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in February 1970. The song also topped the charts in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. "Venus" has since become a classic rock staple and is regarded as one of the most iconic songs of the 1970s.

Lyrics and MeaningThe lyrics of "Venus" are about a woman who is compared to the Roman goddess of love and beauty. The song's opening lines, "A goddess on a mountain top / Was burning like a silver flame," set the tone for the song's romantic and poetic lyrics. Despite its popularity, the song contains a few lyrical mistakes, which have been pointed out by fans and music critics.

Backstory Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in The Hague in 1967. The band had a string of hit songs during the counterculture movement of the 1960s and early 1970s, including "Send Me a Postcard" and "Venus". The band struggled to achieve fame outside of their home country until "Venus" became a massive international smash in 1970.

Legacy"Venus" has been covered by several artists over the years, including Bananarama, who had a hit with their version of the song in 1986. The song has also been used in several movies, TV shows, and commercials. Shocking Blue's lead singer, Mariska Veres, passed away in 2006, but the band's music continues to be popular with fans of classic rock.