FIRST TIME REACTING TO | SHOCKING BLUE "VENUS" REACTION

[@quinjesuis9187]

Love the song, great react Britt as always so real and you 🖖

[@brittreacts]

thank you so much!!

[@dagmar.6954]

Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in 1967. Their 2 biggest hits were "Venus" & "Send Me A Postcard". They had some other songs such as "Long & Lonesome Road", "Mighty Joe", "Never Marry A Railroad Man" etc.

[@sukie584]

I also love their song Harley Davidson.

[@tonydelapa1911]

Every pre-1975 garage band played this song, usually one of the first they learned! What a great tune. It doesn’t pretend to be anything more than what is is. Loved it.

[@brittreacts]

such a good song!!

[@willieboy3011]

Shocking Blue had a big hit with this in the US. The song was on the radio all of the time. The female singer was so 60s, and she was so hot. We all loved her.

[@nolantomlinson7554]

Bananarama had a successful cover of this years later.

[@brittreacts]

I will keep it in mind, thanks!

[@trecchannel4205]

Both were #1 pop hits in the states.

[@RandolphGrandeur]

Mariska Veres was born the middle of three daughters of an Hungarian violinist and orchestra leader Lajos Veres and her German-born mother of French-Russian parents, Maria Ender. Maybe you hear that in het singing style... She growd up in Holland The Haque which is situated on the other side of the North Sea (England is not far away). The Haqua hat a lot of Youth and was influenced too by immigrants from Indonesie (formal colony) who where playing lot of American new style rockmusic coming to Holland right after WW II. The Haqua was also THE pop centre of Holland, cause their was a lot of youth and the municipality stimulated them to play in bands (instead of making mischief)... Golden Earrings (Radar Love) came also from The Haque...

[@GunsmithSid]

I remember Mariska’s odd vocal pronunciation and striking mod sixties style as much as the music - catchy and bright ❤

[@brittreacts]

yes it is so good!

[@craigplatel813]

She didn't speak English so had to learn the song phonetically. Also in one line goddess was misspelled as goodness so she sang it that way.

[@vernhoke7730]

Man this song takes me waaaaay back! Sometimes it sucks getting old, but growing up in the sixties and seventies hearing these songs on the radio makes it worth it.

[@shellymars9961]

I bought this single when it came out. I still like it to this day, but honestly this is a very sub-par rendition and sub-par recording as well. I much prefer the studio recording (which can also be found on KZbin).

[@brittreacts]

Thanks for listening! I will keep that in mind, thanks!

[@THEREALDANNYD]

She and her hair was decades before Amy Winehouse.

[@vorwald1968]

Shocking Blue , a band from my hometown Den Haag (The Heague, The Netherlands ) , with leading vocals of the late Mariska Veres ....

[@jemogan]

I had a hunch that folks would love to hear our band do this one, and I'm kind of surprised at how well it always goes over. Lively, fun and fun to play tune that everyone likes to sing along to.

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

And isn’t that what it’s really all about

[@giuliogrifi7739]

Huge hit in the italian charts back in the summer of 1970 !!! I still have this song recorded on a worn out tape cassette (a little wind blow could easily broke the tape) !!!

[@jimarmstrong5820]

I remember the first time I heard this on the radio in 1969 and fell instantly in love with it.

[@KellyKendall-hy2qk]

Just thought I’d inform you, in case nobody else has, that Mariska Veres was the singer and she didn’t even speak English. Hard to imagine isn’t it? She just memorized the words then sang them. Shocking Blue was a Dutch band and was led by Robbie Van Leeuen who played the lead guitar and wrote all the songs, including Venus. Check out some of their other tunes like Send me a Postcard, Long and Lonesome Road, Time Slips Away, Inkpot, Navajo Tears, Mighty Joe. They really had some good music.

[@dawatcherz]

Shocking Blue is one of the bands from my home town The Hague in the Netherlands that became world famous. another band that managed that feat is the Golden Earring, best known for songs like Radar Love, Twilight Zone and When the Lady Smiles. the video for that last song was banned from mtv so that never became a hit in the states. it might be fun to react to the video of one or all of these songs, they're iconic.

[@gregoryalt9366]

Britt, this song was written, recorded and sung before any shaving commercial, so they are not shading anything !! Love your reactions !!!

[@golfr-kg9ss]

I love the look reactors get when they realize, wait I've heard this before some place. Nice reaction Britt.

[@tamarabrugara]

They also originated love buzz which was Nirvana's first single as a cover.

[@imnotabotrlyimnot]

Check out the studio version, also, her peculier voice and phrasing is due to the fact that she didn't even understand the English language back then, she was just pronouncing things phonetically.

[@futurechampions92]

I recommend more Shocking Blue, no idea why they weren't big in the U.S, they're more than one hit wonders

[@strangeworldsunlimited712]

The commercial is (or is based on) Bananarama's cover of this song, which they did in the late '80s. But this is the original.

[@theglanconer6463]

Everybody thinks we have only war criminals in Den/The Hague, the Netherlands, but we also have Shocking Blue Mariska. RIP beautiful lady.

[@randyronny7735]

I loved this song since the day it came out. I did not find out they came from the Netherlands, and she escaped from Hungary until recently.

[@SD-mw1hz]

She's singing about the Goddess Venus. Venus in Roman or Aphrodite in Greek Mythology was one of the 12 Gods of Olympus. She was the goddess of love, beauty, and procreation. As such, she was the most beautiful amongst the gods and was almost always followed by Cupid (Eros)

[@happymethehappyone8300]

I Would Suggest Listening To The Studio Version As Well.

[@paulkeahtigh2]

Mariska Veres,lead singer, very beautiful and great singer, many great songs, thanks 😎👍

[@brandonio_granger]

Shocking Blue was literally a hit machine. Unfortunately, they are only known for one great song here in America. With that said, you could should definitely listen to every song they ever released, and you will be massively impressed. I promise ,all killer no filler. Amazing band,and shockingly underrated.

[@paulkeahtigh2]

You are so correct dude, The band is great, Robbie and Mariska rule,😎👍

[@custodioguimaraes9981]

Mariska Veres. Alluring contralto voice on ravishing psychedelic songs in the band Shocking Blue. Heavenly hair, turquoise eyes, smiling light, in the incarnation of muse Venus in beauty and love.

[@farfromperfek]

The "two" mics were used for a couple of different reasons, especially back before the digital age. If recording live you can pan on left and one right to get a stereo effect. You could also add effects such as reverb on one feed and clear on the other.

[@hu._-]

or they pull the vocals off of one and the guitar from the other...

[@hu._-]

on second thought, maybe not

[@happymethehappyone8300]

NO Woman Should Go Through Their Life Without Having This Beautiful Classic Played For Her,, So I Dedicate This One To You..Malo "Suavecito"..TRUST ME!!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

I liked this song before it was a razor. Great reaction. I feel old.

[@brittreacts]

thank you so much!!

[@bradd8937]

Strange connection as sometimes happens. Nirvana’s first single was a cover of a Shocking Blue song “Lovebuzz”.

[@brittreacts]

that is so cool!

[@HandleTakenlol]

Yep that Little Dutch girl can really wail. Also check out they're song "a long and lonesome road"

[@garycarver5005]

Aaaaah the super-sultry Mariska Veres singing a Robbie Van Leeuwen composition with him on guitar - magic. I would recommend another 'Nederpop' song for reaction that smashed the Billboard charts "Ma Belle Amie" by The Tee Set.

[@danielbenincasa770]

You know what? Check out the group Mike & The Mechanics. The song is In "The Living Years " They formed in 1985. Mike Rutherford is the guitarist in the group. He was one of the original founder of the group Genesis which Phil Collins was also the founders as well.

[@ameyer1970]

The reason for 2 mics taped together was 1) mic for speakers for concert 2) mic for recording system set up in audio booth.

[@paulkeahtigh2]

Gotta do "Never marry a railroad man"by Shocking Blue, it's fire Brit, you will enjoy 😎 thanks 🌷

[@danlalonde2751]

This was the original ,not a cover , it was a big hit in it's day There is a better quality video that they do of the song .

[@Mark-iv7np]

Big hit from 70, for me one of the greatest songs ever. Almost certain their from the Netherlands. One hit wonder here tho I heard they were successful elsewhere. Loved it then still do

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Check out the studio cut or the music video of this; it's way better fidelity and it is such a great song. Since you already like it, you would really love it, I'm sure.

[@rafaelorantes7185]

This is a slow down version, if you can, listen to the right version.

[@erich7558]

Another oldie but goodie.

[@wpawson]

That commercial sold razor blades for women. I loved when it came out by Shocking Blue back in the day.

[@edyarb]

This song was covered by Bananarama... quite a different cover... worth a listen!

[@lorimiller8297]

My first 45 record! Yes, I’m that old. ❤️🤘🤘

[@craigplatel813]

The 2 mic's can be for two reasons. 1. One mic for the PA and one for recording 2. Used as a background noise cancelling feature For the #2 above the mics need to be spaced apart and be the same mic (because the spacing will result in the background noise being cancelled but not the singers voice) So this looks to be for reason number 1. Recording from one mic and the PA for the second mic. With better equipment now it's not necessary. I'm not a sound engineer and have gained this info through various articles over the years, and long ago engineering courses.. So if I'm wrong please any sound engineers please speak up

[@paulkeahtigh2]

Love your reaction Brit😎🌷

[@wgdavis5353]

Hi Ms. Britt, U are correct on both counts.. I think the studio version is better.. The Shocking Blue reminds me of two other bands; Bananarama and Swing Out Sister.. ♠W.G.

[@steve-pm9nf]

love this song i had very few 45s at age 8 but i had this one

[@brittreacts]

that is awesome!

[@JosePereira-gw2dc]

Aliás,a primeira gravação foi da,então desconhecida Cass Elliot,quando ainda não era "Mama"...

[@stevetreloar3129]

'Send Me A Postcard'!!!

[@socalpaul487]

You should react to Juice Newton - Queen of Hearts and Angel of the Morning

[@raymondjr54]

Great song,,

[@speiss2002]

IMHO this live performance is far more rock n roll than the studio version. You can tell they were very much a live band.

[@stevedahlberg8680]

I sure do love this song and this performance and there are a couple different videos of them doing this. They have another one I really like, something about Don't Fall in Love with a Railroad Man, laugh.

[@omvan996]

They are from Netherlands .. pop rock band in 70s

[@pmR32red]

👍

[@paulkeahtigh2]

She didn't speak English,, she sure could sing 😎

[@bridgetmccracken1381]

This song is amazing for the simple reason that she did not speak a word of English!

[@brittreacts]

WOW! I did not know that!

[@davidbrewer8697]

The singer did speak English you can tell with A Godness "Making every man med and a few others you will have to listen.

[@stephenhuber1219]

Hooked On A Feeling - BJ Thomas kzbin.info/www/bejne/jaLXkJyQd9unedE Blue Swede - kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKCQoqqbnZyhmLM

[@Jims_Camera_at_dawn]

English is her second or 3rd language. She does a great job singing in any language.

[@joemckinley754]

Britt you simply MUST try a taste of Ball and Chain by Janis Joplin. Stunning

[@albacore101]

Greetings from Oregon. Phido my 24 year old cat and I would love to dance with you. Happy Easter

[@sjmccafferey4437]

This song went to number 1 by 2 different bands and eras

[@bobknightfolk]

She was not a native English speaker, a Romanian Gypsy if I remember correctly, sadly died many years ago.

[@brittreacts]

that is wild!! and so sad to hear she passed😔

[@roybiggs7239]

I believe it's the shaving cream commercial

[@patverum9051]

Yeah, only 40 years earlier than the shaving cream commercial !!

[@annemarinelli7303]

The studio version is so superior from this live version, it’s incredible.

[@Marmorbruk]

They are playing it a little bit faster than normal, I think.

[@Rassskle]

A great soft rock song and the first non Anglo rock song to be a BIG hit in Australia. I believe it made No1 on the Billboard charts in the USA ? This live performance is okay...... but the original recorded version is brilliant. To be honest...... live doesn’t do it justice.

[@feistyphoenix289]

Before it was the shaving cream song; it was a hit...LOL. Just like so many other songs...

[@jonnno243]

If you like this, you may also like Back Street Luv by Curved Air.

[@jimmyzee7040]

Check out the Bananarama version !

[@JosePereira-gw2dc]

Ela está ouvindo uma gravação ao vivo,com áudio mono...tem que ouvir gravação de estúdio,com áudio estéreo...

[@MrMachineHead]

Try Candi Staton - Stand by your man or Bettye Swan - Tell it like it is for that really gritty girly soul feeling!

[@brittreacts]

I will keep those in mind, thanks!

[@MrMachineHead]

@@brittreacts Not to mention the remix version - Love Sensation '06 (Hi-Tack Mix) of Loleatta Holloways Love Sensation! :)

[@stephenhuber1219]

They're from The Netherlands

[@davidstobie2751]

this a song that had a woman lead who gave men a warning not about shaving cream

[@sjmccafferey4437]

Mariska Veres did not speak English. She memorized the song as it was written.

[@SoStrong39]

This is a Very Catchy & Groovy Song. Glad you got to hear them do the Original. But........., the 80's Girl Group Bananarama had a Massive Hit with there Cover and Version of this Song. Even if you don't react to it on the Channel, Watch the Video or listen to them do this song. I really think you'll like it. They add some things with their Vocals that are Amazing.

[@willieboy3011]

Give me the Shocking Blue's version.

[@bobmessier5215]

Shocking Blues was a one-hit wonder in the U.S., but they were a Dutch band and did well in Europe in the 60's/70's. "Venus" was an early pagan pop rock song, long before this particular sub-genre of rock took off and found it's own groove in the 1990's, with bands like Blackmore's Night and Omnia.

[@jimilemons7680]

You saw her, you thought she would be like Amy Winehouse, but you were surprised that she had soul in her voice? Who has more soul than Amy Winehouse? Totally confused.

[@stevedotwood]

Dutch band from the sixties/70s. Better listen to the studio version. It's solid. Has more definition

[@garettjames6349]

Should try "Spooky" by Dusty Springfield.

[@nigel900]

Well, it’s been around for going on 55 years… where have you been?!

[@randalladams7692]

Remind me of Amy too love the style cool song and nice groove

[@brittreacts]

such a good song

[@thomastimlin1724]

The studio version is better, you can hear the important part of the electric piano in the studio version. Vocal's are tighter on the studio recording also. i' don,t hear or see an electric piano in this live performance...and she is singing flat and so is the guy.

[@thegreatdeception2563]

My Mother was German....(well) could be nice,could be bad ....long like this good weeellll....nad was short stuccato....vell.

[@Anne6621]

well holy cow all this time i thought it was a male singer

[@gregcarlson6342]

Always loved this song since day 1, but there has to be a better version of it ! Great to hear it again though!

[@bobbyquinting3918]

Where is your wedding ring???💍

[@ed.z.]

Pre-Judging a singer by her hair cut is daffy.

[@stephenpaxman6180]

listen to the offical song

[@justlovelyaintit]

That shit is 100 years old😂

[@simonlauridsen4825]

More like reacting for the camera, then reacting to the music-...

[@johnduval6377]

Acid music

[@jamesadcock5235]

Dont u like elvis anymore

[@zecsabbath7160]

escolheu a pior versão >>>>>

[@phillipamaro968]

Marisa did not speak English !

[@chetcarman3530]

Worst possible version of this masterpiece! Terrible production (live, bad performance), terrible, terrible!! PLEASE do yourself a favor and watch the Official Video -- 200% different in every way!!!!