Pop Playlist: Kylie Minogue: “The One”

The final single from Kylie’s 10th album, the aptly titled, X, “The One” is unique in that it’s part ballad, part dance. There have been various versions: The album appearance leans toward hypnotic ballad, while the Freemasons Vocal Club Mix picks up the pace and turns up the bass. The latter was adopted on her X2008 tour and in part on her 2009 North-American For You, For Me tour; Kylie Live in New York audio release. In 2011, she opted for a blend for the Aphrodite live performances. A video for the song was also released, with old Hollywood glamour (Kylie’s long-haired Veronica Lake look; kaleidoscopic visuals as homage to movie musicals) and bright art-deco arch references, serving as inspiration. The video also features one of Kylie’s dancers at the time, Jason Beitel. Ten years later, “The One” still resonates with Kylie, as it now resides on her 2018 Golden Tour set list.