"Rasputin" by Boney M is a 1978 Eurodisco hit single from their album Nightflight to Venus, written by Frank Farian, George Reyam, and Fred Jay. The track portrays Grigori Rasputin as a charismatic playboy, healer, and political influencer in Tsar Nicholas II's court, blending historical rumors with a catchy disco beat. Boney M., a German-based group, released the song on August 28, 1978, topping charts in Germany, Austria, and Australia while reaching No. 2 in the UK. It revived interest in Ras