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Having hit the headlines around the globe for her hugely successful performance at the Sydney Olympics in 2000, and having subsequently performed again at the opening ceremony of Sydney's Paralympics soon after, Kylie seized the opportunity to announce details of her new tour. On A Night Like This became the fastest-selling concert tour of Kylie's career when tickets went on sale that November, and with dozens of sell-out shows kicking off in March 2001, she had succeeded in establishing herself as one of the most in-demand live entertainers. Labelled by many as a greatest hits tour of sorts, Kylie revisited her back catalogue alongside new material. From the opening bars of Loveboat, through long-ignored fan favourites like Hand On Your Heart, to the encore of Spinning Around, the tour, every night, was a lively mix of pop, cabaret, camp, glitz and glamour, pleasing an excited and receptive crowd.

Amidst the frenetic dance routines and various showpieces, Kylie premiered a new song, which had been recorded immediately before the start of the tour. Whilst the crowd showed their appreciation, their unfamiliarity dictated few comments on it being the highlight of the evening, unaware of what this new song was about to become.

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