Had two number 1 UK hits with Christmas Alphabet - the first ever seasonal song to do so) and Finger Of Suspicion (used in soundtrack to 1988 film Distant Voices, Still Lives) Had his own TV show in 1956.
Venus
Dickie Valentine Lyrics
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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 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
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 wish come true
The lyrics to Dickie Valentine's song "Venus" are a plea to the goddess of love, Venus, to send a girl who will fulfill the singer's romantic desires. The singer asks Venus to find a girl who would want his kisses and arms, someone with the same charm as hers. The singer attributes all these qualities to Venus herself and hopes that she can make it happen. The singer is not just asking for any girl but someone with sunlight in her hair and the brightest stars in her eyes.
The singer goes on to acknowledge that the tasks he asks of the goddess of love cannot be too great a task for her. After all, she is the goddess of love who commands power in such matters. He promises to be true to the girl that Venus sends his way and pledges to give her all the love he has to offer for as long as they both shall live.
The song "Venus" is a classic love song that speaks to the heart's desire for the perfect partner. It is timeless in its appeal and has been covered by many artists over the years. The song was originally written by Ed Marshall and was a hit for Frankie Avalon in 1959. Dickie Valentine's version of the song was released in the same year and was also a chart success.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Venus, oh, Venus
Addressing Venus, the goddess of love, and making a request.
Venus, if you will
Asking Venus to grant the following requests.
Please send a little girl for me to thrill
Asking Venus to send a girl for the singer to thrill and bring happiness.
A girl who wants my kisses and my arms
Asking for a girl who feels the same way as the singer does.
A girl with all the charms of you
Requesting a girl with the qualities of Venus (beauty, grace, charm, etc.).
Venus, make her fair
Asking Venus to create a beautiful girl.
A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair
Requesting a girl with blonde hair that glows in the sunlight.
And take the brightest stars up in the skies
Asking Venus to take the brightest stars in the sky and place them in the girl's eyes.
And place them in her eyes for me
Asking Venus to make the girl's eyes sparkle and shine.
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Referring to Venus and her status as the goddess of love.
Surely the things I ask
Assuming that Venus can grant the requests because of her power.
Can't be too great a task
Clarifying that the requests are not impossible for Venus to carry out.
Venus, if you do
Assuming that Venus will grant the requests.
I promise that I always will be true
Promising to remain faithful to the girl that Venus will send.
I'll give her all the love I have to give
Promising to love the girl sent by Venus with all the singer's heart.
As long as we both shall live
Committing to a long-term relationship with the girl.
Make my wish come true
Repeating the request and hoping for it to come true.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Edward Marshall
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@780special
Fabulous singing. Love the period photos too.
@leecook8818
I remember as a youngster in the mid 60s listening to my parents records of which the had Dickie Valentine on 78rpm. Love this song still today.
@kiowajones
I agree Robert it was a wonderful time I grew up in the 50's wish i could do it all again.
@karenwilliams8285
Love this...Such a Beautiful song What a voice he has Love Dickie Valentine
@davidwalsh3439
Very special singer on a super song. I bought this record and played it to death. Lovely to hear it again
@nitwitromney
An excellent job of marrying the sounds with the images. Thanks for sharing!
@lizdoyle7158
EXCELLENT 💜FABOUL💖OUS AWESOME💚
@1959oldies20
A nice one, Robert. I like this British treatment,  the Angels chorus and big orchestra. This was heard quite a lot around 1959-1960 via BBC Light and R.Luxembourg..
@michaelelsy2209
Lovely version how can 4 people dislike this they have no taste.
@RobertLohtander
I wonder the same thing ;-)),
Thanks for a nice comment.
-Robert