1978 - Nightflight to Venus - Boney M

45 Years Ago - 1978 Boney M released their third album Nightflight to Venus.

Boney M was the creation of Frank Farian who would create Millie Vanilli.

Their Christmas releases of "Mary's Boy Child" followed this album.

A smash in the UK and Europe, the album featured the singles.

"Rivers of Babylon" peaked at #30 and #35 AC

"Rasputin" (which was remade last year and a big club song) didn't chart in America. It was a #2 UK single.

"Painter Man" #10 UK.