{"title":"The Shocking Blue","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Shocking Blue was a Dutch rock band formed in 1967, best known for their psychedelic rock and folk rock style. The band's most significant contribution was their international hit \"Venus,\" which topped the charts in the U.S. and nine other countries in 1970. The group is significantly recognized for the distinctive vocals of Mariska Veres and their blending of rock with elements of folk and pop. Despite disbanding in 1974, The Shocking Blue's influence continues to be felt, with \"Venus\" being covered by numerous artists over the decades.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"mighty-joe-1","title":"Mighty Joe","description":"\u003cp\u003eMore great guitar work and vocals from this short-lived band from Holland. This was their followup to the classic \"Venus.\" This promo copy has the same mix on both sides. Note: This copy comes in its near-mint picture sleeve. One side has two faint stains on the label; the other side is mint.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Shocking Blue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48515837624553,"sku":null,"price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/shockingblue8_ps_0e7d311c-618d-4a1e-a8c3-c552792fed2a.jpg?v=1752207040"},{"product_id":"mighty-joe-im-a-woman-3","title":"Mighty Joe\/ I'm A Woman","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis was the group's highly worthy?but commercially unsuccessful?followup to their classic hit \"Venus.\"  Note: This copy comes in a vintage Colossus Records factory sleeve. The labels are Mint. The vinyl has very light scuffing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Shocking Blue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48516018831593,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/shockingblue10.jpg?v=1752211851"},{"product_id":"venus-hot-sand-6","title":"Venus\/ Hot Sand","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere's a beautiful copy of one of my all-time favorites! Yeah, I had just turned 15 at the time, and I won't tell you what one of my friends thought this tough woman was singing about. But it wasn't the goddess, is all I can say. :-) This was a previously unreleased, non-album single with two non-album cuts. Note: This 45 record comes in a vintage Colossus Records factory sleeve.  It has Mint labels with a drillhole. The vinyl looks Near Mint, and the audio is very close to Mint with no distortion.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Shocking Blue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48525354467561,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/8508\/9001\/files\/shockingblue12.jpg?v=1752237008"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.classic45s.com\/collections\/the-shocking-blue\/1960s.oembed","provider":"Classic 45's","version":"1.0","type":"link"}