5 Things to Know About Boney M.'s Nightflight to Venus

The album includes the hit singles “Rivers of Babylon” and “Rasputin.” Both songs became major European hits.

“Rivers of Babylon” is a cover of a reggae song by The Melodians. It adapts lyrics from the biblical Psalm 137.

“Rasputin” is a disco track about the controversial Russian mystic. Its catchy chorus and dance beat made it a club staple.

The album was released in 1978, during Boney M.’s peak popularity. It reached number one on several European charts.

Nightflight to Venus blends disco, reggae, and pop influences. This mix helped define the group’s signature sound.