Boney M - Rasputin

Release date: 1978

The song is a semi-biographical song about Grigori Rasputin, a friend and advisor of Tsar Nicholas II of Russia and his family during the early 20th century. The song variously sensationalizes Rasputin as a playboy, mystical healer, and political manipulator. The tune of the song is based on the Turkish song Kâtibim.

During their visit to Poland in 1979, Boney M. performed "Rasputin" despite being asked not to by government officials. The Sopot show was broadcast on national TV the next day, after the song was edited out of their performance but it was broadcast on a radio full and live.

Album: Nightflight to Venus