On a Night Like This

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“On a Night like This”
“On a Night like This” cover
Single by Kylie Minogue
from the album Light Years
B-side "Ocean Blue"
Released September 11, 2000
September 25, 2000 (Germany)
Format CD single
Cassette single
Vinyl single
Recorded London, England
Genre Pop/Dance
Length 3:32
Label Parlophone/EMI/Mushroom Records
Writer(s) Steve Torch
Graham Stack
Mark Taylor
Brian Rawling
Producer Graham Stack
Mark Taylor
Certification Platinum (Australia)
Kylie Minogue singles chronology
"Spinning Around"
(2000)
"On a Night like This"
(2000)
"Kids"
(2000)

"On a Night like This" was written by Steve Torch, Graham Stack, Mark Taylor, Brian Rawling. The song was given to 3 artists, and became a big hit worldwide.

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[edit] Releases

[edit] Pandora

The song was first released by the Swedish artist Pandora in 1999. It was included on her album No Regrets.

In December 2007 Pandora also released a single with three new produced versions of the song.

[edit] Anna Vissi

The song was then released by Greek singer Anna Vissi in early 2000. It was included on her album Everything I Am. She also sang it at the Miss Universe pageant held in Nicosia, Cyprus.

[edit] Kylie Minogue

Minogue in the music video for "On a Night Like This".
Minogue in the music video for "On a Night Like This".

Kylie Minogue then released "On a Night like This" in late 2000. It is the second single from her Light Years album. It reached number 2 in the UK being held off number 1 by Modjo's "Lady (Hear Me Tonight)". The single reached number 1 in Australia. The song's release coincided with Minogue's performance at the Sydney Olympic Games where she sang this song. "On a Night like This" holds the record in Australia for having the biggest jump back to number one. Minogue performed the song in the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games' closing ceremony, watched by a worldwide audience.

[edit] The Video

The promotional video also stars the famous Hollywood actor of such films as Blade Runner, Rutger Hauer.

[edit] Formats and track listings

These are the formats and track listings of major single releases of "On a Night Like This."[1]

Australia CD 1 (MUSH019722)

  1. "On a Night Like This" — 3:32
  2. "On a Night Like This" [Rob Searle Mix] — 7:58
  3. "On a Night Like This" [Motiv8 Nocturnal Vocal Mix] — 7:31
  4. "On a Night Like This" [Bini and Martini Club Mix] — 6:34
  5. "On a Night Like This" [Video]
  • It has two possible covers with different ratings given for the video.

UK/Europe CD 1 (CDRS6546) — Australia CD 2 (MUSH019725)

  1. "On a Night Like This" — 3:32
  2. "Ocean Blue" — 4:22
  3. "Your Disco Needs You" [Almighty Mix] — 8:22
  4. "On a Night Like This" [Halo Mix] — 8:05

UK CD 2 (CDR6546)

  1. "On a Night Like This" — 3:32
  2. "On a Night Like This" [Rob Searle Mix] — 7:58
  3. "On a Night Like This" [Motiv8 Nocturnal Vocal Mix] — 7:31

Europe CD 3 (EMI 8893360)

  1. "On a Night Like This" — 3:32
  2. "Ocean Blue" — 4:22
  3. "On a Night Like This" [Video]

[edit] Charts

Chart (2000)[2] Peak
position
Australia ARIA Singles Chart 1
Belgium Singles Chart 16
Croatia Singles Chart 1
Czech Airplay Chart 9
Denmark Airplay Chart 12
Estonia Singles Chart 1
European Hot 100 Singles Chart 5
Finland Singles Chart 15
France Singles Chart 28
German Singles Chart 47
Hungary Singles Chart 1
Irish Singles Chart 9
Israel Singles Chart 1
Lebanon Singles Chart 1
Lithuania Singles Chart 3
Luxembourg Singles Chart 9
Macedonia Singles Chart 2
Moldova Singles Chart 1
Netherlands Singles Chart 28
New Zealand RIANZ Singles Chart 26
Poland Singels Chart 1
Romania Singles Chart 1
Russia Singles Chart 19
Slovenia Singles Chart 1
South Africa Singles Chart 1
Spain Singles Chart 16
Sweden Singles Chart 21
Switzerland Singles Chart 43
Thailand Singles Chart 5
UK Singles Chart 2
United World Chart 8

[edit] References

  1. ^ Discography – 2000-2001. MixKylie.co.uk. Retrieved July 12, 2006.
  2. ^ Chart Positions – Light Years. SloKylie.com – Slovenian Kylie Page. Retrieved July 12, 2006.

[edit] External links

Preceded by
"Music" by Madonna
Australian ARIA Singles Chart number-one single (first run)
September 24, 2000
Succeeded by
"Music" by Madonna
Preceded by
"Most Girls" by Pink
Australian ARIA Singles Chart number-one single (second run)
October 15, 2000
Succeeded by
"Beautiful Day" by U2