In 1976, Avalon released a new disco version of "Venus". This helped revive the singer's career, as his success had been waning prior to its release. The re-recording of "Venus" was Avalon's last Hot 100 hit, peaking at #46. It did, however, reach #1 on the adult contemporary chart. Avalon was quoted describing the remake: "It was all right, but I still prefer the original."
Venus
Frankie Avalon Lyrics
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(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Hey, Venus, oh, Venus
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
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Venus, make her fair
A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair
And take the brightest stars up in the skies
And place them in her eyes for me
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
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
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
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
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
Hey, Venus, oh, Venus
Make my wish come true
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)
(Ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh-ah)
The lyrics of “Venus” by Frankie Avalon express a plea to the Roman goddess of love, beauty, and fertility for a girl to love. The song is addressed to Venus, asking her to send a girl like herself, with all of the charms and beauty that she possesses. The singer asks Venus to make her fair, with sunlight in her hair and the brightness of stars in her eyes. He promises to love her with all that he has to give for as long as they both shall live.
The lyrics use a creative metaphorical comparison between the beauty of the girl the singer seeks and Venus, the goddess of love herself. The song presents a clear message of the singer’s desire for love and affection, and he is willing to plead to a higher power to fulfill this wish. The lyrics speak to the universal desire for love and connection, and the use of Venus as a symbol of beauty and love adds to the poetic and romantic nature of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, Venus, oh, Venus
Oh, great goddess of love, Venus
Venus, if you will
If you could please grant my request
Please send a little girl for me to thrill
Send a girl to me who I can love and make happy
A girl who wants my kisses and my arms
A girl who desires my affection and comfort
A girl with all the charms of you
A girl who possesses qualities similar to you, oh Venus
Venus, make her fair
Make her beautiful and lovely
A lovely girl with sunlight in her hair
A girl with glowing hair that shines like the sun
And take the brightest stars up in the skies
Collect the brightest stars from the sky
And place them in her eyes for me
Put them in her eyes to make them shine and twinkle
Venus, goddess of love that you are
Oh Venus, divine goddess of love
Surely the things I ask
My requests cannot be too much for you to handle
Can't be too great a task
Because you are capable of granting them
Venus, if you do
If you grant my wish
I promise that I always will be true
I vow to be faithful and loyal to her
I'll give her all the love I have to give
I will shower her with all the love I have in my heart
As long as we both shall live
For as long as we both continue to breathe
Make my wish come true
Please grant my request, oh Venus
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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@peterblack3665
We never thought this kind of music would ever be replaced......how could it. The songs were so perfect in every way....
@michaelboyett7897
That's not all that's being replaced lol
@pikenova48
@@michaelboyett7897
Very true. Our humanity is being replaced.
@user-sb5hl9qm5x
I was in my college days
@davidwilliamson9333
Frankie married a girl in 1961 and there are still married today. Over 60 years, 9 children, bunch of grandkids , what a great song 🎵, what a great guy. Thanks for the memories Frank .
@mehboobkm2018
He carried his wife in1963.
@judypasqualone3819
A beautiful family. I have so much respect for him and his wife. That’s a long time to be married and it’s not a walk in the park sometimes. Look at what they’ve created. I’d love to read a book they would write together about their life. I’m sure they could give some great advice to all couples. Bless Frankie and his family. ❤️
@davidwilliamson9333
@@judypasqualone3819 when I was growing up, I wanted to be like Him , Paul Neumann, and Steve McQueen, cause they got all the girls 👧.
@jimbo43ohara51
Those were the days when standards and values meant something.
@antoniolaquidara9400
Che bel traguardo s