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"Venus in Chains" is a song recorded by German dance act U96, released in 1996 as the third and last single from their fourth album, Heaven (1996). It features vocals by German singer Dorothy Lapi (a.k.a. Dea-Li) and peaked at number seven in the Czech Republic. Additionally, it was a top 20 hit in Austria and a top 60 hit in Sweden. A music video was produced to promote the single, directed by German music video and film director Martin Weisz.[1]

"Venus in Chains"
Single by U96
from the album Heaven
B-side	"Remix"
Released	1996
Genre	House trance
Length	3:30
Label	Guppy
Songwriter(s)	Helmut Hoinkis Alex Christensen Ingo Hauss Hayo Panarinfo
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

Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "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."[2]

Track listing

• CD single, Germany

1. "Venus in Chains" (Video Mix) – 3:30
2. "In Chains" – 5:02

• CD maxi, Germany

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

1. "Venus in Chains" (Future Breeze Mix) – 6:47
2. "Venus in Chains" (Klubbheads Venusheuvel Mix) – 6:46

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

References

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