Pop Icon Spotlight: The Best of Kylie Minogue

Rightfully considered Australia’s queen of pop, Kylie Minogue has been topping international charts with her iconic dance-pop hits since the ‘80s. Though she started her career as an actress, Minogue quickly became a global megastar in the music industry, becoming the highest-selling female Australian artist of all time. Her impressive career has spanned decades and has been a consistent mainstream success, starting with her teen-pop hit, “I Should Be So Lucky,” and her cover of “The Loco-Motion.” To celebrate her achievements and reminisce over amazing music, join us as we revisit some of the artist's greatest hits in our "Pop Icon Spotlight: The Best of Kylie Minogue."

10. "I Should Be So Lucky"

Coming from her debut studio album, Kylie, "I Should Be So Lucky" is one of Minogue's first hit singles, charting in countries like Australia, the UK, Germany, and South Africa. The 1987 chart-topper is a mix of pop and Hi-NRG, creating a sound that became a breakthrough commercial success. Standing the test of time, "I Should Be So Lucky" is still loved and cherished today, leading to Minogue performing a special rendition of the single for BBC Sport's opening film in 2023 as England faced Australia in a semi-final match at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

9. "Spinning Around"

A delicious mix of dance pop, disco, and synth-pop, this 2000s hit was another huge success for Minogue. The track comes from her seventh studio album, Light Years, and was released as a single in June of 2000. "Spinning Around" was written by Ira Shickman, Osborne Bingham, Paula Abdul, and Kara DioGuardi with the intention of it being recorded by Abdul. That plan never came to fruition, leading to Minogue's performance of the track, garnering the artist another global chart-topper in countries like Australia and the UK.

8. "All The Lovers"

Released as the lead single from her eleventh studio album, Aphrodite, Kylie Minogue's "All The Lovers" is a 2010 hit for the ages. The track is blend of disco and synth-pop, creating a sound many critics find similar to Minogue's 2004 single "I Believe in You." Another huge commercial success for the artist, "All The Lovers" climbed the global charts in countries like Australia, France, Italy, Spain, and the UK. It also topped the Dance Club Songs chart in the US as was certified gold in Australia, Italy, and the UK.

7. "Padam Padam"

A recent hit for Minogue, "Padam Padam" was released as the lead single for the artist's sixteenth studio album, Tension (2023). The track featured Minogue's signature sound, mixing elements of dance-pop, synth-pop, and electronica to create a single worthy of charting in countries like the UK, Israel, Australia, the US, and Canada. Receiving high critical acclaim, "Padam Padam" won the Best Pop Dance Recording award at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, as well as Best Pop Release at the 2023 ARIA Music Awards and Record of the Year at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards.

6. "Dance Alone" (ft. Sia)

A collaboration between two Australian powerhouses, singer-songwriters Sia and Kylie Minogue released the hit single "Dance Alone" in 2024. The track served as the second single for Sia's tenth studio album, Reasonable Woman, and was also included on Minogue's seventeenth studio album, Tension II. "Dance Alone" is an infectious mix of pop, disco, and dance-pop deserving of its commercial success, proving both artists' ability to continuously chart globally.

5. "Better the Devil You Know"

One of Kylie Minogue's 1990 hits, "Better the Devil You Know" comes from her third studio album, Rhythm of Love, and served as its lead single. The dance-pop track shows a departure from Minogue's "girl next door" image, marking a pivotal moment in the artist's career as more sex appeal and independence were added to her music. "Better the Devil You Know" received high critical acclaim and was a commercial success as it charted in countries like Australia, the UK, France, Sweden, Ireland, and Germany.

4. "Love At First Sight"

A hit from 2002, "Love At First Sight" comes from Minogue's eighth studio album, Fever, serving as the album's third single. The track is an electrifying mix of dance-pop and nu-disco, receiving critical acclaim for its commercial appeal. "Love At First Sight" performed well globally, peaking at number three on the ARIA Singles Chart, number two on the UK Singles Chart, and number one on the US Dance Club Songs chart. Receiving a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 45th Annual Grammy Awards, "Love At First Sight" became Minogue's first Grammy nomination.

3. "The Loco-motion"

Originally a pop song by Gerry Goffin and Carole King, Kylie Minogue released a cover of "The Loco-motion" in 1988. Minogue's dance-pop rendition was originally released under the title "Locomotion" in 1987, serving as her debut single and becoming one of the biggest selling Australian records of the '80s. After its initial success, the artist was signed to PWL Records and the single was released worldwide under the title "The Loco-motion," leading to its major commercial success in countries like Canada, the UK, and the US.

2. "In Your Eyes"

Another sensual dance-pop hit from Minogue's eighth studio album, "In Your Eyes" was released January 21, 2002, as the album's second single. The track's release in Europe was delayed by a month due to the continued success of "Can't Get You Out of My Head," eventually being released February 18, 2002. Hitting another milestone in her career, "In Your Eyes" debuted at number one in Australia and was certified gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA). Still a favorite to this day, "In Your Eyes" was performed during Minogue's 2002 Fever Tour and has appeared on most of her concert setlists since, including the artist's 2025 Tension Tour.

1. "Can't Get You Out of My Head"

The lead single from Fever, Kylie Minogue's "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was released in September 2001 and continues to be a fan favorite to this day. The track is a blend of dance-pop, techno-pop, nu-disco, and new wave, creating the chart-topping sound that reached number one in 40 countries, including the UK and Australia, and became Minogue's first US top ten single in 13 years. "Can't Get You Out of My Head" was also certified three-times platinum by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI) and ARIA and has sold over five million copies worldwide as of 2018. Still one of her top hits, "Can't Get You Out of My Head" continues to be loved by pop enthusiasts as it sits at the top of Minogue's top Spotify songs with well over 687 million streams.

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Written By Cheyenne Johnson