Your Disco Needs You

Kylie Minogue

About Your Disco Needs You

"Your Disco Needs You" is a song performed by Australian recording artist and songwriter Kylie Minogue, taken from her seventh studio album Light Years (2000). The song was written by Minogue, Guy Chambers and Robbie Williams and produced by Chambers and Steve Power. Lyrically, "Your Disco Needs You" talks about the power of disco music. The song peaked inside the top forty in Australia, Switzerland and Germany. Hugely popular as an album track, it was never released as a single in the United Kingdom, but charted at #152 on the basis of import sales. Minogue has also performed the song on most of her 2000 and onward tours, including On a Night Like This Tour, Showgirl: The Greatest Hits Tour, KylieX2008, For You, For Me Tour, Kiss Me Once Tour, and most recently on her Kylie Summer 2015 Tour. 


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Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you 
Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you
Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you
Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you

Desperately seeking someone, willing to travel
You're lost in conversation and useless at Scrabble
Happiness will never last,
Darkness come's to kick your ass

So let's dance through all our fears
War is over for a bit
The whole world shoud be moving do your part
Cure a lonely heart

Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you 
Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you

We're sold on vanity, but that's so see through
Take your body to the floor, your disco needs you
From Soho to Singapore
From the mainlands to the shore

So let's dance through all our fears
War is over for a bit
You're a slave to the rhythm do your part
Cure a lonely heart

Oh oh oh 
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Ah ha
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Oh oh oh
Ah ha

Ah
So let's dance through all our fears
War is over for a bit
The whole world should be moving do your part
Cure a lonely heart

Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you 
Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you
Your disco, your disco, your disco needs you
Your disco, your disco, your disco needs, you!

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Kylie Minogue

Kylie Ann Minogue, OBE ( /ˈkaɪliː mɨˈnoʊɡ/; born 28 May 1968), often known simply as Kylie, is an Australian singer, recording artist, songwriter, showgirl, and actress. After beginning her career as a child actress on Australian television, she achieved recognition through her role in the television soap opera Neighbours, before commencing her career as a recording artist in 1987. Her first single, "The Loco-Motion", spent seven weeks at number one on the Australian singles chart and became the highest-selling single of the decade. This led to a contract with songwriters and producers Stock, Aitken & Waterman. Her debut album, Kylie (1988), and the single "I Should Be So Lucky", both performed well on international charts, particularly in Australia and t… more »

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Written by: KYLIE MINOGUE, ROBERT PETER WILLIAMS, GUY ANTONY CHAMBERS

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14 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Your Disco Needs You" is a song co-written by Australian singer Kylie Minogue with British artists Robbie Williams and Guy Chambers for her seventh studio album, "Light Years" (2000).
Release Date
Despite being a fan favorite, the song was not released in the UK until 2001, nearly a year after the release of the album.
Limited Release
Though a commercial success, the song was not released worldwide. It only saw official releases in Australia and Germany.
Song Genre
Musically, "Your Disco Needs You" is heavily influenced by disco music from the 1970s, skillfully blended with elements of dance-pop, keeping in line with Minogue's distinct style.
Chart Performance
Despite its limited release, the song was a chart success in Australia – reaching a peak position of #20 on the ARIA singles chart.
LGBTQ+ Pride
Over the years, the song has grown to become a gay anthem; its upbeat tempo and empowering message are frequently played at pride events around the world.
Live Performances
Minogue has performed "Your Disco Needs You" on many of her concert tours, making it a staple in her repertoire.
German Version
Interestingly, a version of the song featuring German-language lyrics was released in Germany, reflecting Minogue's global appeal.
Album Success
The album "Light Years," featuring the song, marked a definitive turning point in Minogue's career, leading to a greater international success, especially in the UK.
Critical Reception
Critics praised the track for its unabashed celebration of disco, calling it a highlight of the album. The Guardian described it as "a mission statement of sorts, a defiant celebration of dance music."
Music Video
Although the song never had an official music video, Minogue recorded a live performance of it in Paris for her DVD release, "Live in Sydney," which has since acted as its unofficial music video.
Latin Influence
The song features a corrupt Latin quote: 'veni, vidi, vici... discotheque tango cash' - with 'discotheque tango cash' not being part of the original Latin phrase but showcasing a playful side.
Unique Sound
The trifecta of Minogue, Williams, and Chambers resulted in a distinctive sound, with the song featuring a full orchestra and choir.
Song Legacy
"Your Disco Needs You" remains one of Kylie Minogue's most iconic songs despite not being released as a single worldwide. Its cult status among fans speaks to its enduring popularity.

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