By the time he was 12 (1952), Avalon began making appearances on U.S. television for his trumpet prowess, and as a teenager, played with Bobby Rydell in a band known as Rocco and the Saints. In 1959, his songs "Venus" and "Why?" both went to number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100. Indeed, "Why" was the last #1 hit of the 1950s.
During the 1960s, Avalon became known for his roles in the Beach Party film genre. Later, he became the U.S. national television spokesperson for Sonic Drive-In.
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
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Written by: Edward Marshall
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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
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
Venus goddess of love that you are
Surely the things I ask
Can't be to 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 that I ask
Can't be to 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
@cynthiahawkins2389
I was 11 when this came out in 1959. And we all loved Frankie Avalon. Hearing this song today (I am 73!), reminds me of that sweet, long ago time....
@DriveupLife22
Your soul is just as young as the first day you heard this song! Here's to enjoying this one for another 40 years.
@alyqat4
Cynthia you're beautiful! thank you for sharing. Isn't music amazing that way. Bittersweet I tell you! <3 may God bless you and keep you always and forever. The first time I heard this lovely song was on Back to the Beach - an 80's classic starring Frankie and Annette. 😊I think about that movie every time I hear this song. His voice is dreamy. <3
@Krabistec
I was "not yet" when the song came out, i was born 1987 😂, But this is one of the loveliest songs I've ever heard ❤️
@puma1166
My mother had this on a 45. Love this song so much. I miss you mom
@osmancakir4335
Great comment
@patrickstar8504
The backing vocals sound like a choir of angels. Absolutely beautiful.
@mrmaxxx94
Frankie avalon sung real good on this cut. The background and production was the truth classic
@veseyvonveitinghof9593
...i've always thought that the backgrounds made this song the success that it was...
@alvesantonio1993
You spoke the truth and the music is beautiful