This 1986 single marked Bananarama's moment of global domination, a high-energy Stock Aitken Waterman production that became their only U.S. No. 1 hit.
- The song is a cover of the 1970 hit by the Dutch rock band Shocking Blue. Stock Aitken Waterman produced the track, which was released as a single on London Records. It reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, number three in the UK, and number six in Australia.
- In the US, "Venus" was Bananarama's only number one single, and it also topped the charts in Canada and was a top-ten hit in numerous other countries. The single was later included on their third studio album, True Confessions.
- The music video for "Venus" was filmed in a gladiatorial arena in Rome, with the members of Bananarama dressed as Amazons. The song was one of the biggest hits of 1986 globally.
Bananarama was a British pop trio formed in London in 1980. They achieved international success with their energetic dance-pop hits and distinct visual style. The release of "Venus" found the group at the height of their global fame, following their 1984 hit "Cruel Summer."
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