Shocking Blue – Venus.
Introduction “Venus,” the iconic song by Dutch rock band Shocking Blue, transcended its 1969 release to become a timeless classic. But before it graced playlists and inspired covers, it had…
Introduction “Venus,” the iconic song by Dutch rock band Shocking Blue, transcended its 1969 release to become a timeless classic. But before it graced playlists and inspired covers, it had…
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