Kylie Minogue EXCLUSIVE: Padam Padam becomes her first UK Top 10 song in 12 years
In a stunning triumph, the unstoppable Kylie Minogue continues to dominate the music scene amidst the ongoing Padamic crisis, as she claims her long-awaited return to the Top 10 charts. With her mesmerizing electro-pop anthem, Padam Padam, the iconic songstress leaps to new heights, soaring from Number 12 to an impressive Number 9 position. This achievement marks Kylie’s best performance on the Official Singles Chart since her collaboration with Taio Cruz and Travie McCoy, the infectious Higher, reached Number 8 back in 2011.
Notably, Kylie’s last solo venture into the Top 10 occurred even earlier, in a bygone era, when her ethereal and shimmering ballad, All the Lovers, graced the charts, captivating listeners and peaking at an enviable Number 3.
Overflowing with gratitude and astonishment, Kylie Minogue shares her excitement with the global media, exclaiming, “This is truly extraordinary, and even the spirited 19-year-old version of myself would have been in awe! I am immensely grateful to everyone involved with Padam Padam, and I’m utterly astounded by the way people have wholeheartedly embraced it. The song now belongs to each and every one of you, and I am savoring every exhilarating second of this extraordinary journey.”
By adding Padam Padam to her illustrious discography, Kylie’s unparalleled tally of Top 10 singles reaches an astonishing 35. A remarkable achievement indeed! It all began in 1988 when her infectious hit, I Should Be So Lucky, skyrocketed to the top, becoming the first of her seven Number 1 hits to date. As a result, Kylie’s unbroken streak of Top 10 successes spans an astounding 35 years.
In an unrivaled feat, Kylie now stands alongside the music industry’s most enduring queens as one of only four female solo artists to achieve Top 10 hits in five consecutive decades. Joining the esteemed ranks of Cher, Diana Ross, and Lulu, she proves her indomitable presence with chart-topping triumphs in the ’80s, ’90s, ’00s, 2010s, and now the electrifying ’20s.
Let us not forget that back in the monumental year of 2020, Kylie’s Disco album burst onto the scene, triumphantly claiming the Number 1 spot on the UK’s Official Albums Chart. This extraordinary accomplishment made her the first female artist to achieve a Number 1 album in five consecutive decades, stretching her reign from the euphoric ’80s to the sultry ’90s, the dazzling ’00s, the captivating 2010s, and finally, the resplendent ’20s.
With Padam Padam’s irresistible charm and insatiable momentum, the question that now lingers in the air is: How much higher can this phenomenal sensation climb? Brace yourselves, for Kylie Minogue continues to defy expectations and redefine the boundaries of musical brilliance.