Everyone loves Kylie! And this song. “Venus” and Bananarama so outlived their peak — I remember both still being everywhere in ‘97. And justifiably so! Can’t wait to listen to it and “You Spin Me Round” back to back later. I had no idea “Venus” was a SAW production. A great read here Pe!
Interesting to hear about Bananarama's early days. I first became acquainted with them via "Cruel Summer" - a big club and pop hit! "Venus" really but them on top though! I love the original by Shocking Blue but Bananarama made it their own. I didn't know about the connection to Dead or Alive but it makes sense. Their music was also everywhere at the time!
Everyone loves Kylie! And this song. “Venus” and Bananarama so outlived their peak — I remember both still being everywhere in ‘97. And justifiably so! Can’t wait to listen to it and “You Spin Me Round” back to back later. I had no idea “Venus” was a SAW production. A great read here Pe!
Interesting to hear about Bananarama's early days. I first became acquainted with them via "Cruel Summer" - a big club and pop hit! "Venus" really but them on top though! I love the original by Shocking Blue but Bananarama made it their own. I didn't know about the connection to Dead or Alive but it makes sense. Their music was also everywhere at the time!
Thanks for this backstory, Pe. I didn't know any of this and it's fascinating.
That is no question an incredible song. Hearing it again, I'm blown away by the arrangement but especially by the drum sound.
Love the rebranding story too, from punk to camp. Brilliant.