Venus in Blue Jeans
"Venus in Blue Jeans" is a 1962 song written by Howard Greenfield and Neil Sedaka. It was recorded in 1962 by Jimmy Clanton and reached No. 7 on the Billboard charts[1] and No. 5 on the CHUM Chart in Toronto.[2] The song was originally listed as the "B" side to the record with "Highway Bound" listed as the "A" side. Radio disc jockeys preferred the "B" side and it became a hit.
| "Venus in Blue Jeans" | |
|---|---|
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| Single by Jimmy Clanton | |
| Released | 1962 |
| Label | Ace |
| Songwriter(s) | |
The song was also recorded that year by English singer, Mark Wynter, whose release succeeded in reaching No. 4 on the UK charts.[3][4]
References
- "Jimmy Clanton > Charts & Awards", Allmusic.
- Hall, Ron (1986) [1984]. The Chum Chart Book. Rexdale (Toronto): Stardust Productions. p. 32. ISBN 9780978234607.
- Bruce Elder. "Mark Wynter: Biography", AllMusic.
- "Jack Keller", The Independent (May 11, 2005).
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