Venus in Chains

"Venus in Chains" is a song recorded by German dance act U96. It was released in 1996 as the third and last single from the album, Heaven. The song features vocals by singer Dorothy Lapi (aka Dea-Li) and peaked at number 7 in Czech Republic, number 18 in Austria and number 54 in Sweden.

"Venus in Chains"
Single by U96
from the album Heaven
B-side"Remix"
Released1996
Genre
Length3:30
LabelGuppy
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Matiz / AC 16
U96 singles chronology
"A Night to Remember"
(1996)		 "Venus in Chains"
(1996)		 "Seven Wonders"
(1997)
Music video
"Venus in Chains" on YouTube

Critical reception

Music & Media wrote about the song: "She sings she's a slave in chains. Eurohouse is becoming kinky business with this new single by German submarinehitmachine. The up-tempo beats refrain from hardcore rave frenzy and the melody hooks are definitely catchy."[1]

Music video

A music video was made to accompany the song. It was directed by Martin Weisz.[2]

Track listing
CD single, Germany
No.TitleLength
1."Venus In Chains" (Video Mix)3:30
2."In Chains"5:02
CD maxi, Germany
No.TitleLength
1."Venus In Chains" (Video Mix)3:30
2."Venus In Chains" (In Chains)5:02
3."Venus In Chains" (Bass Bumpers Remix)5:56
4."1-900-LOVE"4:02
CD maxi - Remix, Germany
No.TitleLength
1."Venus In Chains" (Future Breeze Mix)6:47
2."Venus In Chains" (Klubbheads Venusheuvel Mix)6:46

Charts

Weekly charts
Chart (1996) Peak
position
Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[3] 18
Czech Republic (IFPI CR)[4] 7
Germany (Official German Charts)[5] 75
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[6] 54
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References
  1. "New Releases: Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. 19 October 1996. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  2. "U96 - Venus in Chains". YouTube. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  3. "Austriancharts.at – U 96 – Venus in Chains" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  4. "Top 10 Czech Republic" (PDF). Music & Media. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
  5. "Offiziellecharts.de – U 96 – Venus in Chains". GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
  6. "Swedishcharts.com – U 96 – Venus in Chains". Singles Top 100. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
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