On a Night Like This

Kylie Minogue

About On a Night Like This

"On a Night Like This" is a 2000 song recorded by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue. It was released on 11 September 2000 by Parlophone as the second single for her seventh studio album, Light Years (2000), and distributed in various formats. The track was originally written for Swedish singer Pandora by Steve Torch, Brian Rawling, Graham Stack, and Mark Taylor, while production was handled by the latter two; for unknown reasons, it was handed to Minogue to record. Musically, "On a Night Like This" is a dance-pop song that also incorporates elements of Eurodance. Its lyrical content delves on experiencing unique, possibly sexual experiences during the night. Upon its release, "On a Night Like This" generally received favourable reviews from music critics. Some of them complimented the production and its dance sound, whilst some noted that it didn't stand out among other tracks from Light Years. Commercially, it experienced success in Australia and the United Kingdom, peaking at number one and number two, respectively. Elsewhere, it performed moderately and reached the top 40 in countries such as Sweden, Ireland, Finland, and New Zealand. An accompanying music video was shot by Douglas Avery, with its plot being inspired by the Martin Scorsese 1995 film Casino. 


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Don't say it's like a fantasy
When you know this is how it should be
You kiss me
I'm falling can you hear me calling
You touch me, I want you
Feels like I've always known you

On a night like this
I want to stay forever (stay forever)
On a night like this
Just want to be together
On a night like this

(On a, on a, on, on a, on a, on)
(On a, on a, on, on a, on a, on)
Now I'm getting closer to you
Hold me, I just can't be without you
You kiss me, I'm falling
It's your name I'm calling
You touch me, I want you
Feels like I've always known you

On a night like this
I want to stay forever (stay forever)
On a night like this
Just want to be together
On a night like this

Seems like I've known you a lifetime (lifetime)
Now it's time to make you mine
On a night like this
On a night like this, oh

(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)

On a night like this
Just want to be together

On a night like this
I want to stay forever (stay forever)
On a night like this
Just want to be together
On a night like this

(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)

On a night like this
(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)

On a night like this
(You kiss me, I'm falling)
(You touch me)
On a night like this

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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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Song Background
"On a Night Like This" is a song by Australian singer Kylie Minogue from her seventh studio album called "Light Years" which was released in the year 2000.
Production Details
The song was produced by a UK music production team named Biffco, consisting of Richard Stannard, Julian Gallagher and Ash Howes.
Chart Performance
The song was an instant success, reaching number one on the Australian Singles Chart and number two in the UK Singles Chart.
Music Video
The music video for the song was filmed in Sydney and directed by Douglas Avery. It shows Minogue at a high-society gathering, yearning for her love interest.
Live Performances
Minogue has performed "On a Night Like This" in most of her concert tours including On a Night Like This Tour, KylieFever2002, Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour, KylieX2008, and Aphrodite: Les Folies Tour.
Award Recognition
The song won the 2001 ARIA award for Best Pop Release.
Olympic Connection
"On a Night Like This" was performed by Minogue during the closing ceremony of the 2000 Sydney Olympics, which gained it further recognition globally.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by artists such as Carol Anthony and Dannii Minogue, Kylie's younger sister.
Song Inspiration
The song was inspired by the '70s disco era and has been noted for its strong resemblance to ABBA songs.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its dance-pop sound and comparing it to European music. Some critics have also declared it as one of Minogue's best songs to date.
Sales Achievement
As of 2020, "On a Night Like This" has sold over 400,000 copies in the UK and was certified gold by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI).
Social Impact
The song has been considered an anthem within the LGBTQ+ community like many of Minogue’s other tracks.
Commercial Usage
The song found its way into the promotion for the 2000 Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in Australia.
Album Influence
The success of "On a Night Like This" helped lead the "Light Years" album to multi-platinum status in Australia.

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