Venus by Shocking Blue spent 26 weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 3 (week 30 of 1969). It entered in week 28 of 1969 and was last in the chart in week 14 of 1970, with one re-entry. On points it is number 14 in the 1969 year chart, number 31 in the 1970 year chart and number 93 of the 1960s.
In the Dutch Top 40
week 30, 1969 26weeks in the chart 17entered
week 28, 1969 14year chart 196931year chart 1970 93the 60s
All weeks (26)
- week 28, 1969 17 new
- week 29, 1969 6 ▲ 11
- week 30, 1969 3 ▲ 3
- week 31, 1969 3 =
- week 32, 1969 4 ▼ 1
- week 33, 1969 3 ▲ 1
- week 34, 1969 3 =
- week 35, 1969 3 =
- week 36, 1969 5 ▼ 2
- week 37, 1969 8 ▼ 3
- week 38, 1969 12 ▼ 4
- week 39, 1969 18 ▼ 6
- week 40, 1969 29 ▼ 11
- week 41, 1969 36 ▼ 7
- week 42, 1969 40 ▼ 4
- week 4, 1970 34 re-entry
- week 5, 1970 18 ▲ 16
- week 6, 1970 4 ▲ 14
- week 7, 1970 3 ▲ 1
- week 8, 1970 3 =
- week 9, 1970 4 ▼ 1
- week 10, 1970 5 ▼ 1
- week 11, 1970 10 ▼ 5
- week 12, 1970 14 ▼ 4
- week 13, 1970 17 ▼ 3
- week 14, 1970 30 ▼ 13
Also by Shocking Blue in the Top 40
All 13 records- 1Mighty Joe196918 weeks
- 1Never Marry A Railroad Man197012 weeks
- 2Blossom Lady197110 weeks
- 5Inkpot19729 weeks
- 6Out Of Sight Out Of Mind197110 weeks
- 6Hello Darkness19709 weeks
- 11Send Me A Postcard19687 weeks
- 12Shocking You19715 weeks
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Venus by Shocking Blue, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Venus in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 3, in week 30 of 1969.
How long was Venus in the Top 40?
In total 26 weeks, from week 28 of 1969 to week 14 of 1970, with one break. That adds up to 734 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Venus enter the Top 40?
In week 28 of 1969, at number 17.
How does Venus rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 14 in the 1969 year chart, number 31 in the 1970 year chart and number 93 of the 1960s.
Can I listen to Venus?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify.