On the Edge of Saturday Night with Kylie Minogue

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An ice storm couldn’t keep us away from a night 16 years in the waiting with pop queen Kylie Minogue.

The Australian icon brought her Tension Tour to North America, with her first stop at Toronto’s Scotiabank Centre on March 29.

The weather was miserable; freezing rain and ice storms further north of the city. But it didn’t stop 15,000 of her devoted fans from turning up for a two-hour stand-on-your-feet dance party.

I first came across Kylie as a university student in the early 00s when I randomly picked up her masterpiece album “Light Years” at a second hand record store and have been in love since.

Her discography is pop perfection. Her music is my soundtrack for workouts, long commute to-and-from work, and when I need a pick-me-up.

“Destiny has a funny way

When it comes and takes all your cares away

I can’t think of a single thing

Other than what a beautiful state I’m in.”

T enjoys her songs and they often play during our roadtrips. His current faves are “Edge of Saturday Night”, “10 Out of 10”, and “Your Disco Needs You”.

I was thankful the show was on a Saturday. T relaxed at home during the day and there was no pressure to put him to bed early.

I met up with friends for dinner beforehand – the same friends who were also at her 2009 show, the only other time she had ever toured North America.

I then met up with the hubby and T at the venue entrance before parting ways with my friends.

The long wait between tours was well worth it!

The amazing and high energy show spanned her five-decade and still going career.

She opened with “Lights, Camera, Action” from her 2024 album “Tension 2” …

… covered 80s favourites such as “Locomotion”…

… and all her hits, including my faves “On A Night Like This,” “In Your Eyes,” “Get Outta My Way,” “Can’t Get You Out of My Head”…

… standouts from her recent 20s albums such as “Good as Gone”…

… and closing with her 2023 hit “Padam Padam” (below) and her encore: 2003 fan favourite “Love at First Sight”.

T enjoyed the show. Learning from our recent traumatic airport meltdown experience, there was absolutely no mobile devices allowed.

T had his noise-cancelling headphones and regulated himself when it became too much, including hugging the hubby or curling up in his seat and covering his head with his jacket.

But he also stood up and enjoyed songs he was familiar with, such as the beautiful medley of songs from Kylie’s 2020 album “Disco”, which bathed the venue in euphoric lights.

“Start again

Shut the blinds

I swear the music ’bout to change my life

Now it’s 11:59

We’re on the edge of a Saturday night”

In a fickle pop landscape that is unkind to aging women, it’s a joy to see Kylie travelling in top form towards her 60s.

I can’t wait to see what she does next. 💕

We got home at the edge of Saturday night and super thankful for our once-in-a-generation experience.

35 thoughts on “On the Edge of Saturday Night with Kylie Minogue”

    1. I hear you on the headphones. I wear them out when doing errands and commuting to work too. It’s a nice way to create social boundaries around myself too! 😊

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  2. Hi Ab,

    I am finally catching on my friend’s blogs.

    What a wonderful evening!! I hadn’t seen her in a long time, and then just saw her in “The Residence” as others have mentioned.

    She doesn’t change. Still the best!

    Blessings!

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  3. It was Can’t Get You Out of My Head that introduced me to Kylie Minogue. And a few years later, she performed with Ricky Martin (I think it was an awards show) and I remember my mom was very entertained when Kylie shook her hips when she was singing Livin’ La Vida Loca with the Puerto Rican singer. I really enjoyed Padam Padam too. I think I should listen to more of her music. How nice that you watched her concert when she toured North America again!

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    1. She is the best and her music just radiates joy! 😊 She’s going to tour Mexico and South America as part of this world tour too. 🥰 Hope you’re settling back into civilization ok!

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  4. I love this line: “We got home at the edge of Saturday night and super thankful for our once-in-a-generation experience.”

    I’m sorry to say that I don’t know who the musicians are
    Betcha , my kids ( adults) do though !
    Now I will have to check them out and maybe even say something to my kids!
    😊

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    1. Thanks Gary! We love her here. She hasn’t toured Canada or North America as much as she has your part of the world, so it was such a treat! 😊

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  10. I’m so glad you went in spite of the horrible weather, it sounds like it was an amazing show and you did all the right things for t to enjoy it as well, I’m not kidding when I say you two may have to write or give talks about how you manage life with a child with challenges when you come out the other side of this. you have come so far. and hail queen Kylie!

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    1. Thanks Beth! We lucked out that the bad weather didn’t affect us as it did to those north of the city. 🙏

      I really appreciate your comment about the writing/talks. It’s a challenging life but one filled with so many bright moments that outweigh the hardships. I often think there’s a sitcom to be made about life with a child with FASD. If I’m still sane after T gets through his teen years, I may consider it. 😂

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  11. I love how much T is a part of all the parts of your life. It is no little thing that you’ve introduced him to Kylie and took him to her concert with you! You’re amazing parents! ❤️

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    1. Thanks Guida. Life is best experienced together as a family. They are not always easy, such as when he has traumatizing public meltdowns 😂, but I’m always grateful for the memories, such as the recent concert. 🥰

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    1. Thanks Deb! They don’t always go smoothly or as planned but they are indeed fun and I’m so grateful for every moment and experience. 🥰

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  13. Wow – that’s awesome! I was wondering how old she was and you answered that at the end. How incredible. My favorite Kylie Minogue is Hand On Your Heart. Oh, so good!

    Love that T got to enjoy the show and you’ve created such good ways for him to regulate. Wonderful all around. Thanks for sharing the show!

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    1. Thanks Wynne! Hand on Your Heart is a classic but sadly was not performed this time. She did do Better The Devil You Know and What Do I Have to Do from her 80s catalogue.

      I’m so glad he got to come with us and that he enjoys her music. I love that kids this age don’t care yet about what’s trendy with kids their age. 😊🥰

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    1. She’s been around since 1987, Jane! 😂 Jokes aside, she’s well known in Europe and Australia and only had sporadic moments of popularity in North America, so I’m not surprised you’ve never heard of her.

      It was an exciting night and I’m grateful for this memory with T! 🥰

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    1. Thanks Vicki! She was at Chicago last week, after her Toronto show! We love her in our household and so thankful to see her. If the touring pattern continues, I’ll see her next when I’m 60! 😂🥰

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