Kylie Minogue’s Padam Padam continues to climb the charts in the UK and Australia, becoming the pop star’s biggest hit in over a decade
Kylie Minogue’s new hit Padam Padam is racing to the top of the charts in the UK and Australia.
The addictive electropop song reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, while the song Down Under has climbed to number 29 on the ARIA chart.
It’s the 55-year-old’s first time having a top ten hit in the UK since her collaboration with Taio Cruz, Higher, reached number 8 in 2011.
In Australia, Padam Padam has become Kylie’s first major success on the ARIA Chart since Timebomb peaked at number 12 in 2012.
According to ARIA’s official site, Kylie has had a total of 43 top 30 hit singles over the past three decades.
Kylie Minogue’s new hit Padam Padam is racing to the top of the charts in the UK and Australia
Padam Padam has reached number 9 on the UK Singles Chart, while Down Under the song has climbed to number 29 on the ARIA Chart.
It’s the 55-year-old’s first time to have a top ten hit in the UK since her collaboration with Taio Cruz, Higher, reached No. 8 in the 2011
The song propelled Kylie to an unexpected late-career high, not seen since her Can’t Get You Out of My Head days.
The catchy dance number has become a viral sensation on TikTok and Twitter, racking up millions of views via hilarious memes.
It also becomes a huge hit on the charts, becoming her highest-charting single in Australia in over a decade after debuting at number 39 in its first week.
The song also races in the UK charts, reaching number 1 on the UK Big Top 40 chart, which measures radio airplay, iTunes sales and Apple Music streaming.
It comes after the timeless beauty wowed London audiences at the Summertime Ball concert at Wembley last week.
The pop diva gave a sensational performance by Padam Padam, accompanied by a line of dancers who performed a spirited routine with the singer.
Kylie showed off her stunning figure in a red dress with bold waist-high slits, which she matched PVC overknee boots and matching gloves.
The beloved star addressed her chart-topper on social media this week, thanking fans for their support.
The cover of Kylie’s 17th studio album, Tension, which features the hit single Padam Padam
‘It’s been an incredible week, topped off by my birthday today and I can’t thank you enough. My heart is bursting with joy so thank you very much,” they gushed.
“What an incredible, yet another wild turn in my life and career. Thank you so much for all your love and support, everyone who came on Padam Padam and made this possible for me. I love you, thank you very much.’
In fact, the viral track is predicted to make a dent in the Hot 100 soon.
While the US market has been notoriously tough for the Australian star over the years, her recent Padam Padam performance on American Idol received rave reviews from viewers.