| Revision as of 15:13, 26 June 2022 editDamian Vo (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users24,579 editsNo edit summary← Previous edit | Latest revision as of 20:34, 25 October 2024 edit undoHotwiki (talk | contribs)Extended confirmed users142,529 edits Added template | ||
| (48 intermediate revisions by 15 users not shown) | |||
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| ⚫ | {{short description|2001 promotional single by Kylie Minogue}} | ||
| {{good article}} | {{good article}} | ||
| {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2013}} | {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2013}} | ||
| {{Use Australian English|date=December 2013}} | {{Use Australian English|date=December 2013}} | ||
| ⚫ | {{short description|2001 |
||
| {{Infobox song | {{Infobox song | ||
| | name = Butterfly | | name = Butterfly | ||
| | cover = Kylie Minogue - Butterfly.png | | cover = Kylie Minogue - Butterfly.png | ||
| | alt = Minogue covers her body with a dark red towel, while facing to the right. She is standing in front of a window blind, with a light can be seen filtering through. | | alt = Minogue covers her body with a dark red towel, while facing to the right. She is standing in front of a window blind, with a light can be seen filtering through. | ||
| | caption = US maxi single cover | | caption = US maxi single cover{{efn|name="artwork"}} | ||
| | type = promo | | type = promo | ||
| | artist = ] | | artist = ] | ||
| | album = ] | | album = ] | ||
| | released = November 2001{{efn|name="release"|Prior to the single release in the US, two remixes of "Butterfly" were issued as a test pressing in the UK to measure DJ reactions to Minogue's new material.<ref name="testpressinguk"/>}} | | released = November 2001{{efn|name="release"|Prior to the single release in the US, two remixes of "Butterfly" were issued as a test pressing in the UK to measure DJ reactions to Minogue's new material.<ref name="testpressinguk"/>}} | ||
| | recorded = 23–25 January |
| recorded = 23–25 January 2000 | ||
| | studio = | | studio = | ||
| * ], Los Angeles | * ], Los Angeles | ||
| * Hutch, Chicago | * Hutch, Chicago | ||
| | venue = | | venue = | ||
| | genre = | | genre = | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| | length = 4 |
| length = {{Duration|m=4|s=06}} | ||
| | label = | | label = | ||
| * Blueplate | * Blueplate | ||
| * Blue² | * Blue² | ||
| | writer = | | writer = | ||
| * Kylie Minogue | * Kylie Minogue | ||
| * ] | * ] | ||
| | producer = ] | | producer = ] | ||
| | misc = {{External music video| |
| misc = {{External music video|type=Song|{{YouTube|SjJV30qHlFI|"Butterfly"}}|header=Audio}} | ||
| }} | }} | ||
| ⚫ | "'''Butterfly'''" is a song by Australian recording artist ] from her seventh studio album '']'' (2000). The song was written by Minogue and ] at ], Wiltshire in 1999. Minogue recorded her vocals at ], Los Angeles in January 2000 with American DJ ], who subsequently produced the track in Chicago. "Butterfly" is a contemporary ], ], and ] track that portrays spiritual freedom and ]. Although ''Light Years'' was not released in the US, "Butterfly" was issued as a ] through Blueplate Records and its sublabel Blue² Records, both of which are owned by Picchiotti. | ||
| ⚫ | "'''Butterfly'''" is a song by Australian recording artist ] from her seventh studio album '']'' (2000). The song was written by Minogue and ] at ], Wiltshire in 1999. Minogue recorded her vocals at ], Los Angeles in January |
||
| ]s picked "Butterfly" as an instant standout from the parent album, praising its catchy melody and potential for a hit single. The song peaked at number 14 and spent 12 weeks on the '']'' US ]. The track's popularity led to its inclusion on the US edition of Minogue's '']'' (2002). Minogue performed the track at London's ] nightclub (2000) and on her ] concert tour (2001), before adding it as a dance interlude in ] (2006–2007). | ]s picked "Butterfly" as an instant standout from the parent album, praising its catchy melody and potential for a hit single. The song peaked at number 14 and spent 12 weeks on the '']'' US ]. The track's popularity led to its inclusion on the US edition of Minogue's '']'' (2002). Minogue performed the track at London's ] nightclub (2000) and on her ] concert tour (2001), before adding it as a dance interlude in ] (2006–2007). | ||
| ==Background and recording== | ==Background and recording== | ||
| Following the commercial disappointment of '']'' (1997), Minogue ended her six-year relationship with ] and signed with ] in June 1999.<ref>{{harvnb|''The Newcastle Herald''|1998}}; {{harvnb|''The Newcastle Herald''|1999}}; {{harvnb|''The Age''|1999}}; {{harvnb|Flynn|2019|pages=43, 51}}</ref> In an early meeting with Parlophone, Minogue decided to return to her ] roots and believed that the then-upcoming album was a new beginning for her.<ref>{{harvnb|Flick|2000}}; {{harvnb|Quinn|1999}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000b|ps=, 0:48–1:21}}; {{harvnb|Halle|2000|ps=, band 3}}</ref> Before signing with Parlophone, Minogue spent a week with her frequent collaborator ] at ] in ], where most of the production of ''Impossible Princess'' was completed.<ref>{{harvnb|Halle|2000|ps=, band 10}}; {{harvnb|Smith|2014|page=134}}</ref> "Butterfly" was among the chosen tracks from the session, along with "So Now Goodbye" and "Bittersweet Goodbye".<ref>{{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}; {{harvnb|Steve Anderson Productions A}}</ref> Anderson found that the writing of "Butterfly" was easy; the track, which was composed on a piano, started off as a ballad.<ref name="anderson">{{harvnb|''Don't Stop the Pop''|2008}}</ref> By the time they wrote the chorus, Anderson |
Following the commercial disappointment of '']'' (1997), Minogue ended her six-year relationship with ] and signed with ] in June 1999.<ref>{{harvnb|''The Newcastle Herald''|1998}}; {{harvnb|''The Newcastle Herald''|1999}}; {{harvnb|''The Age''|1999}}; {{harvnb|Flynn|2019|pages=43, 51}}</ref> In an early meeting with Parlophone, Minogue decided to return to her ] roots and believed that the then-upcoming album was a new beginning for her.<ref>{{harvnb|Flick|2000}}; {{harvnb|Quinn|1999}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000b|ps=, 0:48–1:21}}; {{harvnb|Halle|2000|ps=, band 3}}</ref> Before signing with Parlophone, Minogue spent a week with her frequent collaborator ] at ] in ], where most of the production of ''Impossible Princess'' was completed.<ref>{{harvnb|Halle|2000|ps=, band 10}}; {{harvnb|Smith|2014|page=134}}; {{harvnb|Rodriguez|2023}}</ref> "Butterfly" was among the chosen tracks from the session, along with "So Now Goodbye" and "Bittersweet Goodbye".<ref>{{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}; {{harvnb|Steve Anderson Productions A}}; {{harvnb|Rodriguez|2023}}</ref> Anderson found that the writing of "Butterfly" was easy; the track, which was composed on a piano, started off as a ballad.<ref name="anderson">{{harvnb|''Don't Stop the Pop''|2008}}; {{harvnb|Rodriguez|2023}}</ref> By the time they wrote the chorus, Anderson realised the track's potential and made it more upbeat.<ref name="anderson"/> Anderson recalled: "The ] in me leaped in and it all went hands in the air very quickly."<ref name="anderson"/> He recorded a demo of the track with drums, bass, and Minogue's vocals on it.<ref>{{harvnb|''Don't Stop the Pop''|2008}}; {{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021a|ps=, 3:06–4:29}}</ref> | ||
| Through his manager, American DJ ] received a CD from Parlophone ] executive ].<ref name="picchiotti1">{{harvnb|''Bent''|2009}}; {{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021a|ps=, 3:06–4:29}}</ref> The disc contains three ] by Minogue for his consideration, including a cover of "]" and "Butterfly".<ref>{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021a|ps=, 3:06–4:29}}</ref> He saw the potential of "Butterfly" and agreed to produce it.<ref name="picchiotti1"/> He flew to Los Angeles to work with Minogue at the ] from 23–25 January |
Through his manager, American DJ ] received a CD from Parlophone ] executive ].<ref name="picchiotti1">{{harvnb|''Bent''|2009}}; {{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021a|ps=, 3:06–4:29}}</ref> The disc contains three ] by Minogue for his consideration, including a cover of "]" and "Butterfly".<ref>{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021a|ps=, 3:06–4:29}}; {{harvnb|Andrews|2022|page=104}}</ref> He saw the potential of "Butterfly" and agreed to produce it.<ref name="picchiotti1"/> He flew to Los Angeles to work with Minogue at the ] from 23–25 January 2000.<ref>{{harvnb|''Bent''|2009}}; {{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021a|ps=, 4:46–6:28}}</ref> During the recording, the producer stacked Minogue's vocals to create a thicker sound, and also layered the chorus several times.<ref>{{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021b|ps=, 4:45–5:50}}</ref> Picchiotti was pleased with session and with Minogue's performance, saying she was "incredibly professional."<ref name="molinari">{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}</ref> He brought the track back to Hutch Studios in ] to add the final touches.<ref>{{harvnb|''Bent''|2009}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}</ref> When Picchiotti submitted the complete song, which includes ] and strings arrangement, he was encouraged by the label to change the production to a more ]-friendly sound.<ref name="molinari"/> | ||
| ==Composition and release== | ==Composition and release== | ||
| ] (''pictured in 2000''), was chosen for the US release]] | ] (''pictured in 2000''), was chosen for the US release]] | ||
| ]s identified "Butterfly" as a contemporary ], ], and electronic dance track.<ref>{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2018}}; {{harvnb|Levine|2010}}; {{harvnb|Dwyer|2000}}; {{harvnb|Smith|2020}}</ref> The song contains ], basslines, cascading synths, and a flute performance by Paul Mertens.<ref>{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}</ref> The track uses the ] image to describe the spiritual freedom and ], with lines such as: "You are more than my everything and your love gives me wings — like a butterfly."<ref>{{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021b|ps=, 6:00–6:26}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}</ref> Picchiotti instructed Minogue's vocals in order to fit the cheerful theme; she can be heard singing harmonies in a light tone of voice in the background.<ref>{{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021b|ps=, 5:50–6:58}}</ref> | ]s identified "Butterfly" as a contemporary ], ], and electronic dance track.<ref>{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2018}}; {{harvnb|Levine|2010}}; {{harvnb|Dwyer|2000}}; {{harvnb|Smith|2020}}</ref> The song contains ], basslines, cascading synths, and a flute performance by Paul Mertens.<ref>{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}</ref> "Butterfly" is written in the key of ] and has a ] of 132 beats per minute.<ref>{{harvnb|''Tunebat.com''}}</ref> The track uses the ] image to describe the spiritual freedom and ], with lines such as: "You are more than my everything and your love gives me wings — like a butterfly."<ref>{{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021b|ps=, 6:00–6:26}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}; {{harvnb|Harpela|2015|pages=52–53, 80, 85, 93}}</ref> Picchiotti instructed Minogue's vocals in order to fit the cheerful theme; she can be heard singing harmonies in a light tone of voice in the background.<ref>{{harvnb|Picchiotti|2021b|ps=, 5:50–6:58}}</ref> | ||
| Parlophone included "Butterfly" on Minogue's seventh studio album '']'' (2000).<ref name="LYbooklet"/> Prior to the album, two remixes of the track were issued as a ] in the UK to measure DJ reactions to Minogue's new material.<ref name="testpressinguk">{{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000b}}</ref> "Butterfly" was considered to be the fourth single from ''Light Years'', but was pulled in favour of the Latin-influenced "]," which was released in December 2000.<ref>{{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}; {{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' B}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}</ref> | Parlophone included "Butterfly" on Minogue's seventh studio album '']'' (2000).<ref name="LYbooklet"/> Prior to the album, in May 2000, two remixes of the track were issued as a ] in the UK to measure DJ reactions to Minogue's new material.<ref name="testpressinguk">{{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000b}}; {{harvnb|Sheridan|2008|page=262}}; {{harvnb|Andrews|2022|page=104}}</ref> "Butterfly" was considered to be the fourth single from ''Light Years'', but was pulled in favour of the Latin-influenced "]," which was released in December 2000.<ref>{{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}; {{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' B}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}</ref> | ||
| Although ''Light Years'' was not released in the US, Picchiotti asked permission to release "Butterfly" there via Blueplate Records, an independent label he founded in 1999.<ref>{{harvnb|''Billboard'' C}}; {{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Flick|1998}}</ref> He was granted a limited budget and had to commission additional remixes, release and promote the single within six months.<ref name="singlerelease">{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|''Bent''|2009}}</ref> Picchiotti produced the Sandstorm Mix, while also picking other ]es and ]s for the single release, including the work by English dance music production group ] (credited as Illicit) and fellow American DJ ].<ref name="singlereleases">{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002b}}</ref> In November 2001, "Butterfly" was released as a ] in the US through both Blueplate Records and its sublabel Blue² Records.<ref>{{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002b}}</ref> The single was issued in two formats in 2001: a ], and a double twelve-inch single.<ref>{{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2001a}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2001b}}</ref> In early 2002, a ] and a ] were issued; the covers of the 2002 releases are taken from the photoshoot for ''Light Years'', which show Minogue wearing nothing but a towel.<ref>{{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002a}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002b}}; {{harvnb|Clarke|2000}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}</ref>{{efn|German fashion photographer Vincent Peters shot the artworks for ''Light Years'', while ] was selected to design them.<ref>{{harvnb|Flynn|2019|ps=: "Classic Album: ''Light Years''" by ]|page=63}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}</ref> The shoot took place in ].<ref>{{harvnb|Flynn|2019|ps=: "Classic Album: ''Light Years''" by ]|page=63}}; {{harvnb|Minogue|Baker|2012|p=61}}</ref>}} | Although ''Light Years'' was not released in the US, Picchiotti asked permission to release "Butterfly" there via Blueplate Records, an independent label he founded in 1999.<ref>{{harvnb|''Billboard'' C}}; {{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Flick|1998}}</ref> He was granted a limited budget and had to commission additional remixes, release and promote the single within six months.<ref name="singlerelease">{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|''Bent''|2009}}</ref> Picchiotti produced the Sandstorm Mix, while also picking other ]es and ]s for the single release, including the work by English dance music production group ] (credited as Illicit) and fellow American DJ ].<ref name="singlereleases">{{harvnb|Molinari|2021|ps=, 43:39–47:10}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002b}}; {{harvnb|Andrews|2022|page=104}}</ref> In November 2001, "Butterfly" was released as a ] in the US through both Blueplate Records and its sublabel Blue² Records.<ref>{{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002b}}; {{harvnb|Andrews|2022|page=104}}</ref> The single was issued in two formats in 2001: a ], and a double twelve-inch single.<ref>{{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2001a}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2001b}}</ref> In early 2002, a ] and a ] were issued; the covers of the 2002 releases are taken from the photoshoot for ''Light Years'', which show Minogue wearing nothing but a towel.<ref>{{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002a}}; {{harvnb|Blueplate|Blue²|2002b}}; {{harvnb|Clarke|2000}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}</ref>{{efn|name="artwork"|German fashion photographer Vincent Peters shot the artworks for ''Light Years'', while ] was selected to design them.<ref>{{harvnb|Flynn|2019|ps=: "Classic Album: ''Light Years''" by ]|page=63}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2000a}}</ref> The shoot took place in ].<ref>{{harvnb|Flynn|2019|ps=: "Classic Album: ''Light Years''" by ]|page=63}}; {{harvnb|Minogue|Baker|2012|p=61}}</ref>}} | ||
| ==Reception and live performances== | ==Reception and live performances== | ||
| Line 55: | Line 53: | ||
| The single releases were only available via the website of Blueplate Records, with buyers required to contact the label by phone for purchases.<ref name="singlereleases"/> "Butterfly" debuted at number 42 on the '']'' ] in September 2001, her first entry since "]" (1994).<ref>{{harvnb|''Billboard'' A}}; {{harvnb|''Billboard'' B}}</ref> The single peaked at number 14 in October and spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart, her longest run at the time.<ref name="danceclubsongs"/> Due to its popularity, "Butterfly" was included as a bonus track on the US edition of Minogue's eighth studio album '']'' (2002), distributed by ].<ref>{{harvnb|Wass|2020}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2002}}</ref> | The single releases were only available via the website of Blueplate Records, with buyers required to contact the label by phone for purchases.<ref name="singlereleases"/> "Butterfly" debuted at number 42 on the '']'' ] in September 2001, her first entry since "]" (1994).<ref>{{harvnb|''Billboard'' A}}; {{harvnb|''Billboard'' B}}</ref> The single peaked at number 14 in October and spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart, her longest run at the time.<ref name="danceclubsongs"/> Due to its popularity, "Butterfly" was included as a bonus track on the US edition of Minogue's eighth studio album '']'' (2002), distributed by ].<ref>{{harvnb|Wass|2020}}; {{harvnb|Parlophone|2002}}</ref> | ||
| Nick Levine of ] and Nick Smith of '']'' picked "Butterfly" as one of the standout tracks from ''Light Years''.<ref>{{harvnb|Levine|2010}}; {{harvnb|Smith|2020}}</ref> Michael Dwyer of '']'' found Minogue gives a "hardcore ]" performance, while Mike Wass of '']'' praised the fluttery and memorable sound.<ref>{{harvnb|Dwyer|2000}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}</ref> Levine and Wass believed "Butterfly" should have been picked as a single due to its catchy tunes.<ref>{{harvnb|Levine|2010}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}</ref> Sal Cinquemani of '']'' stated house tracks "On a Night Like This" and "Butterfly" predicted the rise of EDM music and created the template for Minogue's releases over the next 15 years.<ref name="Slant">{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2018}}</ref> | Nick Levine of ] and Nick Smith of '']'' picked "Butterfly" as one of the standout tracks from ''Light Years''.<ref>{{harvnb|Levine|2010}}; {{harvnb|Smith|2020}}</ref> Michael Dwyer of '']'' found Minogue gives a "hardcore ]" performance, while Mike Wass of '']'' praised the fluttery and memorable sound.<ref>{{harvnb|Dwyer|2000}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}</ref> Levine and Wass believed "Butterfly" should have been picked as a single due to its catchy tunes.<ref>{{harvnb|Levine|2010}}; {{harvnb|Wass|2020}}</ref> Marc Andrews, the author of ''Kylie Song by Song'' (2022), commended Picchiotti for making the track "not just dancefloor friendly but literally fly!".<ref name="songbysong">{{harvnb|Andrews|2022|page=104}}</ref> Sal Cinquemani of '']'' stated house tracks "On a Night Like This" and "Butterfly" predicted the rise of EDM music and created the template for Minogue's releases over the next 15 years.<ref name="Slant">{{harvnb|Cinquemani|2018}}</ref> | ||
| Minogue performed "Butterfly" in June 2000 at London's ] nightclub, along with other songs such as "]", "]" and "]".<ref>{{harvnb|Smith|2014|page=174}}; {{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}</ref> She went on to perform the track on her sixth concert tour, ] (2001), in which she caressed and interacted with a group of male dancers.<ref>{{harvnb|Assunção|2018}}</ref> Muri Assunção of ''Billboard'' praised the sensual and entertaining performance, calling it a tribute to "the gay ] fans;" while Mike Gee of '']'' highlighted it as an energetic and "ass-shaking fun" segment.<ref>{{harvnb|Assunção|2018}}; {{harvnb|Gee|2001}}</ref> The Sandstorm Dub of "Butterfly" was used as a dance interlude in ] (2006–2007).<ref>{{harvnb|Steve Anderson Productions B}}; {{harvnb|''NME''|2006}}</ref> | Minogue performed "Butterfly" in June 2000 at London's ] nightclub, along with other songs such as "]", "]" and "]".<ref>{{harvnb|Smith|2014|page=174}}; {{harvnb|''Kylie.com'' A}}</ref> She went on to perform the track on her sixth concert tour, ] (2001), in which she caressed and interacted with a group of shirtless male dancers.<ref>{{harvnb|Assunção|2018}}; {{harvnb|Andrews|2022|page=104}}</ref> Andrews felt the performance transformed the track into "a sexed-up club banger."<ref name="songbysong"/> Muri Assunção of ''Billboard'' praised the sensual and entertaining performance, calling it a tribute to "the gay ] fans;" while Mike Gee of '']'' highlighted it as an energetic and "ass-shaking fun" segment.<ref>{{harvnb|Assunção|2018}}; {{harvnb|Gee|2001}}</ref> The Sandstorm Dub of "Butterfly" was used as a dance interlude in ] (2006–2007).<ref>{{harvnb|Steve Anderson Productions B}}; {{harvnb|''NME''|2006}}</ref> | ||
| ==Track listings== | ==Track listings== | ||
| Line 132: | Line 130: | ||
| |- | |- | ||
| ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | United Kingdom | ! scope="row" rowspan="2" | United Kingdom | ||
| | 2000 | | May 2000 | ||
| | rowspan="2" | ] | | rowspan="2" | ] | ||
| | Parlophone | | Parlophone | ||
| Line 166: | Line 164: | ||
| {{refbegin|2}} | {{refbegin|2}} | ||
| * {{cite magazine|title=Dance Club Songs – Week of 15 September 2001|magazine=]|accessdate=28 July 2011|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2001-09-15/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412071917/https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2001-09-15/|archivedate=12 April 2022|url-status=live|ref={{harvid|''Billboard'' B}}|url-access=subscription}}{{subscription required}} | * {{cite magazine|title=Dance Club Songs – Week of 15 September 2001|magazine=]|accessdate=28 July 2011|url=https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2001-09-15/|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220412071917/https://www.billboard.com/charts/dance-club-play-songs/2001-09-15/|archivedate=12 April 2022|url-status=live|ref={{harvid|''Billboard'' B}}|url-access=subscription}}{{subscription required}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=https://tunebat.com/Info/Butterfly-Kylie-Minogue/27sMvUbyz4RXxpycUMWcO4|title=Key & BPM for Butterfly by Kylie Minogue|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20230330063050/https://tunebat.com/Info/Butterfly-Kylie-Minogue/27sMvUbyz4RXxpycUMWcO4|archivedate=30 March 2023|url-status=live|ref={{harvid|''Tunebat.com''}}|work=Tunebat.com|accessdate=29 March 2023}} | |||
| * {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kylies-fever-to-heat-us-in-feb-77291/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628072019/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/77291/kylies-fever-to-heat-us-in-feb|title=Kylie's 'Fever' To Heat U.S. In Feb.|magazine=]|date=2 January 2002|access-date=2 January 2012|archive-date=28 June 2015|ref={{harvid|''Billboard'' C}}}} | * {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/kylies-fever-to-heat-us-in-feb-77291/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150628072019/https://www.billboard.com/articles/news/77291/kylies-fever-to-heat-us-in-feb|title=Kylie's 'Fever' To Heat U.S. In Feb.|magazine=]|date=2 January 2002|access-date=2 January 2012|archive-date=28 June 2015|ref={{harvid|''Billboard'' C}}}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=http://steveandersonproductions.com/kylie-light-years-album/|title=Kylie – Light Years (Album)|publisher=Steve Anderson Productions|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117085833/http://steveandersonproductions.com/kylie-light-years-album/|archive-date=17 January 2021|access-date=17 January 2021|url-status=live|ref={{harvid|Steve Anderson Productions A}}}} | * {{cite web|url=http://steveandersonproductions.com/kylie-light-years-album/|title=Kylie – Light Years (Album)|publisher=Steve Anderson Productions|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210117085833/http://steveandersonproductions.com/kylie-light-years-album/|archive-date=17 January 2021|access-date=17 January 2021|url-status=live|ref={{harvid|Steve Anderson Productions A}}}} | ||
| Line 174: | Line 173: | ||
| * {{cite web|url=http://www.kylie.com/gh_site/music/please_stay.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041109010502/http://www.kylie.com/gh_site/music/please_stay.htm|title=Singles: Please Stay|work=Kylie.com|accessdate=21 April 2022|archivedate=9 November 2004|ref={{harvid|''Kylie.com'' B}}}} | * {{cite web|url=http://www.kylie.com/gh_site/music/please_stay.htm|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20041109010502/http://www.kylie.com/gh_site/music/please_stay.htm|title=Singles: Please Stay|work=Kylie.com|accessdate=21 April 2022|archivedate=9 November 2004|ref={{harvid|''Kylie.com'' B}}}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=http://dontstopthepop.blogspot.com/2008/08/steve-anderson-interview-part-two.html|title=The Steve Anderson 2008 Interview – Part 2|website=Don't Stop the Pop|date= 19 August 2008|accessdate=19 August 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822223636/http://dontstopthepop.blogspot.com/2008/08/steve-anderson-interview-part-two.html|archivedate=22 August 2019|url-status=live|ref={{harvid|''Don't Stop the Pop''|2008}}}} | * {{cite web|url=http://dontstopthepop.blogspot.com/2008/08/steve-anderson-interview-part-two.html|title=The Steve Anderson 2008 Interview – Part 2|website=Don't Stop the Pop|date= 19 August 2008|accessdate=19 August 2008|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20190822223636/http://dontstopthepop.blogspot.com/2008/08/steve-anderson-interview-part-two.html|archivedate=22 August 2019|url-status=live|ref={{harvid|''Don't Stop the Pop''|2008}}}} | ||
| * {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/kylie-minogue-songs-lgbt-gay-pride-playlist-8462202/|title=9 Kylie Minogue Songs for Your Pride Month Playlist: Listen|magazine=]|date=21 June 2018|accessdate=21 June 2018|first=Muri|last=Assunção|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422182943/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/kylie-minogue-songs-lgbt-gay-pride-playlist-8462202/|archivedate=22 April 2022|url-status=live}} | * {{cite magazine|url=https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/kylie-minogue-songs-lgbt-gay-pride-playlist-8462202/|title=9 Kylie Minogue Songs for Your Pride Month Playlist: Listen|magazine=]|date=21 June 2018|accessdate=21 June 2018|first=Muri|last=Assunção|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220422182943/https://www.billboard.com/culture/pride/kylie-minogue-songs-lgbt-gay-pride-playlist-8462202/|archivedate=22 April 2022|url-status=live}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/every-kylie-minogue-album-ranked/2/|title=Disco Down Under: Every Kylie Minogue Album Ranked|page=2|work=]|date=5 April 2018|access-date=5 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207085740/https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/every-kylie-minogue-album-ranked/2/|archive-date=7 December 2020|first= Sal|last=Cinquemani|url-status=live}} | * {{cite web|url=https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/every-kylie-minogue-album-ranked/2/|title=Disco Down Under: Every Kylie Minogue Album Ranked|page=2|work=]|date=5 April 2018|access-date=5 April 2018|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201207085740/https://www.slantmagazine.com/music/every-kylie-minogue-album-ranked/2/|archive-date=7 December 2020|first= Sal|last=Cinquemani|url-status=live}} | ||
| Line 180: | Line 178: | ||
| * {{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a229821/kylie-revisited-7-light-years/|title=Kylie: Revisited #7: 'Light Years'|publisher=]|date=21 June 2010|access-date=8 May 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703222601/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a229821/kylie-revisited-7-light-years/|archive-date=3 July 2019|first=Nick|last=Levine|editor-first=Robert|editor-last=Copsey}} | * {{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a229821/kylie-revisited-7-light-years/|title=Kylie: Revisited #7: 'Light Years'|publisher=]|date=21 June 2010|access-date=8 May 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190703222601/https://www.digitalspy.com/music/a229821/kylie-revisited-7-light-years/|archive-date=3 July 2019|first=Nick|last=Levine|editor-first=Robert|editor-last=Copsey}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=https://www.musicomh.com/features/spotlights/kylie-minogue-light-years-20|title=Spotlight: Kylie Minogue – Light Years|work=]|date=25 September 2020|first=Nick|last=Smith|access-date=25 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120192812/https://www.musicomh.com/features/spotlights/kylie-minogue-light-years-20|archive-date=20 January 2021|url-status=live}} | * {{cite web|url=https://www.musicomh.com/features/spotlights/kylie-minogue-light-years-20|title=Spotlight: Kylie Minogue – Light Years|work=]|date=25 September 2020|first=Nick|last=Smith|access-date=25 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210120192812/https://www.musicomh.com/features/spotlights/kylie-minogue-light-years-20|archive-date=20 January 2021|url-status=live}} | ||
| * {{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7914869/lost-hit-kylie-minogues-butterfly-should-have-been-a-single|title=Lost Hit: Kylie Minogue's 'Butterfly' Should Have Been A Single|work=]|date=26 September 2020|first=Mike|last=Wass|accessdate=21 April 2022|archiveurl= |
* {{cite web|url=https://www.idolator.com/7914869/lost-hit-kylie-minogues-butterfly-should-have-been-a-single|title=Lost Hit: Kylie Minogue's 'Butterfly' Should Have Been A Single|work=]|date=26 September 2020|first=Mike|last=Wass|accessdate=21 April 2022|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20220421122623/https://www.idolator.com/7914869/lost-hit-kylie-minogues-butterfly-should-have-been-a-single?chrome=1|archivedate=21 April 2022|url-status=live}} | ||
| {{refend}} | {{refend}} | ||
| Line 189: | Line 187: | ||
| * {{cite news|title=That's Showbiz|page=45|url=http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news981128_0022_3708|work=]|publisher=]|access-date=21 January 2017|date=27 November 1998|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160605200351/http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news981128_0022_3708|archive-date=5 June 2016|url-status=dead|ref={{harvid|''The Newcastle Herald''|1998}}|via=]}} | * {{cite news|title=That's Showbiz|page=45|url=http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news981128_0022_3708|work=]|publisher=]|access-date=21 January 2017|date=27 November 1998|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160605200351/http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news981128_0022_3708|archive-date=5 June 2016|url-status=dead|ref={{harvid|''The Newcastle Herald''|1998}}|via=]}} | ||
| * {{cite news|title=Transitions: Milestone|page=22|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/122923103|work=]|publisher=The Age Company|access-date=21 January 2017|date=10 June 1999|ref={{harvid|''The Age''|1999}}|via=]|url-access=subscription|issn=0312-6307}}{{subscription required}} | * {{cite news|title=Transitions: Milestone|page=22|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/122923103|work=]|publisher=The Age Company|access-date=21 January 2017|date=10 June 1999|ref={{harvid|''The Age''|1999}}|via=]|url-access=subscription|issn=0312-6307}}{{subscription required}} | ||
| * {{cite book|chapter-url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vYR4EAAAQBAJ&pg=PT104|chapter=Part 10: ''Light Years'' Album (2000)|title=Kylie Song by Song|first=Marc|last=Andrews|publisher=Fonthill Media|isbn=9781781558706|year=2022|via=]|page=104}} | |||
| * {{cite news|title=Pop CD of the Week: One for the boob-tube brigade|page=17|url=https://www.theguardian.com/friday_review/story/0,3605,371301,00.html|work=]|access-date=21 January 2017|date=22 September 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328163927/https://www.theguardian.com/friday_review/story/0,3605,371301,00.html|archive-date=28 March 2019|url-status=dead|first=Betty|last=Clarke}} | * {{cite news|title=Pop CD of the Week: One for the boob-tube brigade|page=17|url=https://www.theguardian.com/friday_review/story/0,3605,371301,00.html|work=]|access-date=21 January 2017|date=22 September 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190328163927/https://www.theguardian.com/friday_review/story/0,3605,371301,00.html|archive-date=28 March 2019|url-status=dead|first=Betty|last=Clarke}} | ||
| * {{cite news|title=CD Reviews: Kylie Minogue – ''Light Years''|page=7|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/123519816|work=]|publisher=The Age Company|access-date=21 January 2017|date=29 September 2000|first=Michael|last=Dwyer|via=]|url-access=subscription|issn=0312-6307}}{{subscription required}} | * {{cite news|title=CD Reviews: Kylie Minogue – ''Light Years''|page=7|url=https://www.newspapers.com/image/123519816|work=]|publisher=The Age Company|access-date=21 January 2017|date=29 September 2000|first=Michael|last=Dwyer|via=]|url-access=subscription|issn=0312-6307}}{{subscription required}} | ||
| Line 194: | Line 193: | ||
| * {{cite magazine|last1=Flick|first1=Larry|title=Minogue travels 'Light Years' on EMI|magazine=]|date=17 June 2000|volume=112|issue=25|page=17|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mw8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA17|access-date=21 January 2017|publisher=]|issn=0006-2510|via=]}} | * {{cite magazine|last1=Flick|first1=Larry|title=Minogue travels 'Light Years' on EMI|magazine=]|date=17 June 2000|volume=112|issue=25|page=17|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=mw8EAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA17|access-date=21 January 2017|publisher=]|issn=0006-2510|via=]}} | ||
| * {{cite magazine|journal=]|date=May 2019|title=''Classic Pop'' Presents Kylie Minogue|edition=Special|publisher=Anthem Publishing|editor-first=Rik|editor-last=Flynn|url=https://www.classicpopmag.com/2019/05/classic-pop-presents-kylie-minogue/|access-date=25 June 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626032118/https://www.classicpopmag.com/2019/05/classic-pop-presents-kylie-minogue/|archive-date=26 June 2019}} | * {{cite magazine|journal=]|date=May 2019|title=''Classic Pop'' Presents Kylie Minogue|edition=Special|publisher=Anthem Publishing|editor-first=Rik|editor-last=Flynn|url=https://www.classicpopmag.com/2019/05/classic-pop-presents-kylie-minogue/|access-date=25 June 2019|url-status=live|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190626032118/https://www.classicpopmag.com/2019/05/classic-pop-presents-kylie-minogue/|archive-date=26 June 2019}} | ||
| * {{cite book|url=http://jultika.oulu.fi/files/nbnfioulu-201506051789.pdf|title=Love, Kylie or Metaphors of Love in the Lyrics of Kylie Minogue|first=Janne |last=Harpela|publisher=]|date=8 June 2015|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20220319223255/http://jultika.oulu.fi/files/nbnfioulu-201506051789.pdf|archivedate=19 March 2022|url-status=live|accessdate=19 March 2022|location=Oulu}} | |||
| * {{cite book|last1=Minogue|first1=Kylie|last2=Baker|first2=William|title=Kylie / Fashion|title-link=Kylie / Fashion|publisher=]|year=2012|isbn=978-0-5005-1665-2}} | * {{cite book|last1=Minogue|first1=Kylie|last2=Baker|first2=William|title=Kylie / Fashion|title-link=Kylie / Fashion|publisher=]|year=2012|isbn=978-0-5005-1665-2}} | ||
| * {{cite news|title=Kylie's back to pop|page=53|url=http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990616_0504_1824|work=]|publisher=Nine Publishing|access-date=21 January 2017|date=13 June 1999|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160605200352/http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990616_0504_1824|archive-date=5 June 2016|url-status=dead|first=Sue|last=Quinn|via=]}} | * {{cite news|title=Kylie's back to pop|page=53|url=http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990616_0504_1824|work=]|publisher=Nine Publishing|access-date=21 January 2017|date=13 June 1999|archive-url=https://archive.today/20160605200352/http://newsstore.smh.com.au/apps/viewDocument.ac?docID=news990616_0504_1824|archive-date=5 June 2016|url-status=dead|first=Sue|last=Quinn|via=]}} | ||
| * {{cite book|last=Sheridan|first=Simon|title=The Complete Kylie|publisher=Reynolds & Hearn|date=December 2008|isbn=978-1905287895|edition=2nd|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=NrciOwAACAAJ|via=]}} | |||
| * {{cite book |last=Smith |first=Sean |date=13 March 2014 |title=Kylie |url=http://www.seansmithceleb.com/kylie-minogue.htm |location=London, United Kingdom |publisher=] |isbn=978-147-113-5804 |access-date=3 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406064851/http://www.seansmithceleb.com/kylie-minogue.htm |archive-date=6 April 2015 |df=dmy-all }} | * {{cite book |last=Smith |first=Sean |date=13 March 2014 |title=Kylie |url=http://www.seansmithceleb.com/kylie-minogue.htm |location=London, United Kingdom |publisher=] |isbn=978-147-113-5804 |access-date=3 April 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150406064851/http://www.seansmithceleb.com/kylie-minogue.htm |archive-date=6 April 2015 |df=dmy-all }} | ||
| {{refend}} | {{refend}} | ||
| Line 210: | Line 211: | ||
| * {{cite AV media notes|title=Light Years|year=2000|first=Kylie |last=Minogue|publisher=]|id=7243 5 28400 2|location=United Kingdom & Europe|url=https://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=164329|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628073139/http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=164329|archive-date=28 June 2017|url-status=live|via=''Eil.com''|asin=B00004YRZB|asin-tld=co.uk|type=Media notes; booklet|ref={{harvid|Parlophone|2000a}}}} | * {{cite AV media notes|title=Light Years|year=2000|first=Kylie |last=Minogue|publisher=]|id=7243 5 28400 2|location=United Kingdom & Europe|url=https://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=164329|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170628073139/http://eil.com/shop/moreinfo.asp?catalogid=164329|archive-date=28 June 2017|url-status=live|via=''Eil.com''|asin=B00004YRZB|asin-tld=co.uk|type=Media notes; booklet|ref={{harvid|Parlophone|2000a}}}} | ||
| * {{cite episode|first=Robbie|last=Molinari|title=Mark Picchiotti Interview|series=Turn The Beat Around|type=Podcast|publisher=]|location=Melbourne|date=15 January 2021|url=https://joy.org.au/turnthebeataround/2021/01/15/turn-the-beat-around-mark-picchiotti-interview/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525152350/https://joy.org.au/turnthebeataround/2021/01/15/turn-the-beat-around-mark-picchiotti-interview/|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=live|access-date=25 May 2021}} | * {{cite episode|first=Robbie|last=Molinari|title=Mark Picchiotti Interview|series=Turn The Beat Around|type=Podcast|publisher=]|location=Melbourne|date=15 January 2021|url=https://joy.org.au/turnthebeataround/2021/01/15/turn-the-beat-around-mark-picchiotti-interview/|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210525152350/https://joy.org.au/turnthebeataround/2021/01/15/turn-the-beat-around-mark-picchiotti-interview/|archive-date=25 May 2021|url-status=live|access-date=25 May 2021}} | ||
| * {{cite episode|first=James|last=Rodriguez|title=Kylie Minogue 'Light Years'; Britney Spears Grow Demo - producer Steve Anderson|series=The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography|date=20 April 2023|accessdate=20 April 2023|url=https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kylie-minogue-light-years-britney-spears-grow-demo/id1528417596?i=1000609759104|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20230911194921/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/kylie-minogue-light-years-britney-spears-grow-demo/id1528417596?i=1000609759104|archivedate=11 September 2023|url-status=live|type=Podcast|via=]}} | |||
| ⚫ | * {{cite AV media notes|title=Kylie Stories – Episode 1 (Part |
||
| * {{cite AV media notes|title=Kylie Stories – Episode 1 (Part |
* {{cite AV media notes|title=Kylie Stories – Episode 1 (Part 1)|type=Video|last=Picchiotti|first=Mark|author-link=Mark Picchiotti|date=10 October 2021|url=https://www.instagram.com/tv/CU1Xs6Wt43I/|publisher=]|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20220420180858/https://www.instagram.com/tv/CU1Xs6Wt43I/|archivedate=20 April 2022|url-status=live|accessdate=20 April 2022|ref={{harvid|Picchiotti|2021a}}}} | ||
| ⚫ | * {{cite AV media notes|title=Kylie Stories – Episode 1 (Part 2)|type=Video|last=Picchiotti|first=Mark|author-link=Mark Picchiotti|date=16 October 2021|url=https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVDvvgrJrlB/|publisher=]|archiveurl=https://archive.today/20220420181210/https://www.instagram.com/tv/CVDvvgrJrlB/|archivedate=20 April 2022|url-status=live|accessdate=20 April 2022|ref={{harvid|Picchiotti|2021b}}}} | ||
| {{refend}} | {{refend}} | ||
| Line 223: | Line 225: | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| ] | |||
Latest revision as of 20:34, 25 October 2024
2001 promotional single by Kylie Minogue
| "Butterfly" | |
|---|---|
 US maxi single cover | |
| Promotional single by Kylie Minogue | |
| from the album Light Years | |
| Released | November 2001 |
| Recorded | 23–25 January 2000 |
| Studio |
|
| Genre | |
| Length | 4:06 |
| Label |
|
| Songwriter(s) |
|
| Producer(s) | Mark Picchiotti |
| Audio | |
| "Butterfly" on YouTube | |
"Butterfly" is a song by Australian recording artist Kylie Minogue from her seventh studio album Light Years (2000). The song was written by Minogue and Steve Anderson at Real World Studios, Wiltshire in 1999. Minogue recorded her vocals at Cello Studios, Los Angeles in January 2000 with American DJ Mark Picchiotti, who subsequently produced the track in Chicago. "Butterfly" is a contemporary house, dance-pop, and EDM track that portrays spiritual freedom and joy of life. Although Light Years was not released in the US, "Butterfly" was issued as a promotional single through Blueplate Records and its sublabel Blue² Records, both of which are owned by Picchiotti.
Music critics picked "Butterfly" as an instant standout from the parent album, praising its catchy melody and potential for a hit single. The song peaked at number 14 and spent 12 weeks on the Billboard US Hot Dance Club Play. The track's popularity led to its inclusion on the US edition of Minogue's Fever (2002). Minogue performed the track at London's G-A-Y nightclub (2000) and on her On a Night Like This concert tour (2001), before adding it as a dance interlude in Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour (2006–2007).
Background and recording
Following the commercial disappointment of Impossible Princess (1997), Minogue ended her six-year relationship with Deconstruction Records and signed with Parlophone in June 1999. In an early meeting with Parlophone, Minogue decided to return to her pop roots and believed that the then-upcoming album was a new beginning for her. Before signing with Parlophone, Minogue spent a week with her frequent collaborator Steve Anderson at Real World Studios in Box, Wiltshire, where most of the production of Impossible Princess was completed. "Butterfly" was among the chosen tracks from the session, along with "So Now Goodbye" and "Bittersweet Goodbye". Anderson found that the writing of "Butterfly" was easy; the track, which was composed on a piano, started off as a ballad. By the time they wrote the chorus, Anderson realised the track's potential and made it more upbeat. Anderson recalled: "The Brothers in Rhythm in me leaped in and it all went hands in the air very quickly." He recorded a demo of the track with drums, bass, and Minogue's vocals on it.
Through his manager, American DJ Mark Picchiotti received a CD from Parlophone A&R executive Miles Leonard. The disc contains three demo tracks by Minogue for his consideration, including a cover of "Under the Influence of Love" and "Butterfly". He saw the potential of "Butterfly" and agreed to produce it. He flew to Los Angeles to work with Minogue at the Cello Studios from 23–25 January 2000. During the recording, the producer stacked Minogue's vocals to create a thicker sound, and also layered the chorus several times. Picchiotti was pleased with session and with Minogue's performance, saying she was "incredibly professional." He brought the track back to Hutch Studios in Chicago to add the final touches. When Picchiotti submitted the complete song, which includes sitars and strings arrangement, he was encouraged by the label to change the production to a more club-friendly sound.
Composition and release
Music critics identified "Butterfly" as a contemporary house, dance-pop, and electronic dance track. The song contains electronic drums, basslines, cascading synths, and a flute performance by Paul Mertens. "Butterfly" is written in the key of A♭ minor and has a tempo of 132 beats per minute. The track uses the butterfly image to describe the spiritual freedom and joy of life, with lines such as: "You are more than my everything and your love gives me wings — like a butterfly." Picchiotti instructed Minogue's vocals in order to fit the cheerful theme; she can be heard singing harmonies in a light tone of voice in the background.
Parlophone included "Butterfly" on Minogue's seventh studio album Light Years (2000). Prior to the album, in May 2000, two remixes of the track were issued as a test pressing in the UK to measure DJ reactions to Minogue's new material. "Butterfly" was considered to be the fourth single from Light Years, but was pulled in favour of the Latin-influenced "Please Stay," which was released in December 2000.
Although Light Years was not released in the US, Picchiotti asked permission to release "Butterfly" there via Blueplate Records, an independent label he founded in 1999. He was granted a limited budget and had to commission additional remixes, release and promote the single within six months. Picchiotti produced the Sandstorm Mix, while also picking other remixes and dubs for the single release, including the work by English dance music production group Dillon & Dickins (credited as Illicit) and fellow American DJ E-Smoove. In November 2001, "Butterfly" was released as a promotional single in the US through both Blueplate Records and its sublabel Blue² Records. The single was issued in two formats in 2001: a twelve-inch single, and a double twelve-inch single. In early 2002, a CD single and a maxi single were issued; the covers of the 2002 releases are taken from the photoshoot for Light Years, which show Minogue wearing nothing but a towel.
Reception and live performances
The single releases were only available via the website of Blueplate Records, with buyers required to contact the label by phone for purchases. "Butterfly" debuted at number 42 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play in September 2001, her first entry since "Confide in Me" (1994). The single peaked at number 14 in October and spent a total of 12 weeks on the chart, her longest run at the time. Due to its popularity, "Butterfly" was included as a bonus track on the US edition of Minogue's eighth studio album Fever (2002), distributed by Capitol Records.
Nick Levine of Digital Spy and Nick Smith of musicOMH picked "Butterfly" as one of the standout tracks from Light Years. Michael Dwyer of The Age found Minogue gives a "hardcore Mardi Gras" performance, while Mike Wass of Idolator praised the fluttery and memorable sound. Levine and Wass believed "Butterfly" should have been picked as a single due to its catchy tunes. Marc Andrews, the author of Kylie Song by Song (2022), commended Picchiotti for making the track "not just dancefloor friendly but literally fly!". Sal Cinquemani of Slant Magazine stated house tracks "On a Night Like This" and "Butterfly" predicted the rise of EDM music and created the template for Minogue's releases over the next 15 years.
Minogue performed "Butterfly" in June 2000 at London's G-A-Y nightclub, along with other songs such as "Spinning Around", "Better the Devil You Know" and "Step Back in Time". She went on to perform the track on her sixth concert tour, On a Night Like This (2001), in which she caressed and interacted with a group of shirtless male dancers. Andrews felt the performance transformed the track into "a sexed-up club banger." Muri Assunção of Billboard praised the sensual and entertaining performance, calling it a tribute to "the gay leather fetish fans;" while Mike Gee of The Sydney Morning Herald highlighted it as an energetic and "ass-shaking fun" segment. The Sandstorm Dub of "Butterfly" was used as a dance interlude in Showgirl: The Homecoming Tour (2006–2007).
Track listings
|
|
Personnel
Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Light Years:
|
|
Chart
| Chart (2001) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Dance Club Songs (Billboard) | 14 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Format | Label(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | May 2000 | White label | Parlophone | |
| November 2001 |
|
|||
| United States | Twelve-inch single | |||
| Double twelve-inch single | ||||
| 2002 | CD single | |||
| Maxi single |
Notes
- ^ German fashion photographer Vincent Peters shot the artworks for Light Years, while Mark Farrow was selected to design them. The shoot took place in Ibiza.
- Prior to the single release in the US, two remixes of "Butterfly" were issued as a test pressing in the UK to measure DJ reactions to Minogue's new material.
References
Citations
- ^ Kylie.com A; Parlophone 2000b; Sheridan 2008, p. 262; Andrews 2022, p. 104
- The Newcastle Herald 1998; The Newcastle Herald 1999; The Age 1999; Flynn 2019, pp. 43, 51
- Flick 2000; Quinn 1999; Parlophone 2000b, 0:48–1:21; Halle 2000, band 3
- Halle 2000, band 10; Smith 2014, p. 134; Rodriguez 2023
- Parlophone 2000a; Steve Anderson Productions A; Rodriguez 2023
- ^ Don't Stop the Pop 2008; Rodriguez 2023
- Don't Stop the Pop 2008; Picchiotti 2021a, 3:06–4:29
- ^ Bent 2009; Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10; Picchiotti 2021a, 3:06–4:29
- Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10; Picchiotti 2021a, 3:06–4:29; Andrews 2022, p. 104
- Bent 2009; Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10; Picchiotti 2021a, 4:46–6:28
- Picchiotti 2021b, 4:45–5:50
- ^ Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10
- Bent 2009; Parlophone 2000a
- Cinquemani 2018; Levine 2010; Dwyer 2000; Smith 2020
- Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10; Wass 2020; Parlophone 2000a
- Tunebat.com
- Picchiotti 2021b, 6:00–6:26; Wass 2020; Harpela 2015, pp. 52–53, 80, 85, 93
- Picchiotti 2021b, 5:50–6:58
- ^ Parlophone 2000a
- Kylie.com A; Kylie.com B; Wass 2020
- Billboard C; Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10; Flick 1998
- Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10; Bent 2009
- ^ Molinari 2021, 43:39–47:10; Blueplate & Blue² 2002b; Andrews 2022, p. 104
- Kylie.com A; Blueplate & Blue² 2002b; Andrews 2022, p. 104
- Blueplate & Blue² 2001a; Blueplate & Blue² 2001b
- Blueplate & Blue² 2002a; Blueplate & Blue² 2002b; Clarke 2000; Parlophone 2000a
- Flynn 2019, p. 63: "Classic Album: Light Years" by Earls, John; Parlophone 2000a
- Flynn 2019, p. 63: "Classic Album: Light Years" by Earls, John; Minogue & Baker 2012, p. 61
- Billboard A; Billboard B
- ^ Billboard A
- Wass 2020; Parlophone 2002
- Levine 2010; Smith 2020
- Dwyer 2000; Wass 2020
- Levine 2010; Wass 2020
- ^ Andrews 2022, p. 104
- Cinquemani 2018
- Smith 2014, p. 174; Kylie.com A
- Assunção 2018; Andrews 2022, p. 104
- Assunção 2018; Gee 2001
- Steve Anderson Productions B; NME 2006
- ^ Blueplate & Blue² 2002b
- ^ Blueplate & Blue² 2002a
- ^ Blueplate & Blue² 2001a
- Blueplate & Blue² 2001a
- Bent 2009
- Blueplate & Blue² 2001b
Websites
- "Dance Club Songs – Week of 15 September 2001". Billboard. Archived from the original on 12 April 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2011.(subscription required)
- "Key & BPM for Butterfly by Kylie Minogue". Tunebat.com. Archived from the original on 30 March 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2023.
- "Kylie's 'Fever' To Heat U.S. In Feb". Billboard. 2 January 2002. Archived from the original on 28 June 2015. Retrieved 2 January 2012.
- "Kylie – Light Years (Album)". Steve Anderson Productions. Archived from the original on 17 January 2021. Retrieved 17 January 2021.
- "Kylie – Showgirl Homecoming". Steve Anderson Productions. Archived from the original on 21 April 2021. Retrieved 21 April 2021.
- "Kylie Minogue Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Archived from the original on 17 April 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2011.
- "Kylie teams up with Bono in Australia". NME. 12 November 2006. Archived from the original on 28 January 2020. Retrieved 12 November 2006.
- "Singles: Butterfly". Kylie.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "Singles: Please Stay". Kylie.com. Archived from the original on 9 November 2004. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
- "The Steve Anderson 2008 Interview – Part 2". Don't Stop the Pop. 19 August 2008. Archived from the original on 22 August 2019. Retrieved 19 August 2008.
- Assunção, Muri (21 June 2018). "9 Kylie Minogue Songs for Your Pride Month Playlist: Listen". Billboard. Archived from the original on 22 April 2022. Retrieved 21 June 2018.
- Cinquemani, Sal (5 April 2018). "Disco Down Under: Every Kylie Minogue Album Ranked". Slant Magazine. p. 2. Archived from the original on 7 December 2020. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
- Gee, Mike (16 April 2001). "What a night it was". The Sydney Morning Herald. Archived from the original on 21 August 2001. Retrieved 21 August 2001.
- Levine, Nick (21 June 2010). Copsey, Robert (ed.). "Kylie: Revisited #7: 'Light Years'". Digital Spy. Archived from the original on 3 July 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2019.
- Smith, Nick (25 September 2020). "Spotlight: Kylie Minogue – Light Years". musicOMH. Archived from the original on 20 January 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2020.
- Wass, Mike (26 September 2020). "Lost Hit: Kylie Minogue's 'Butterfly' Should Have Been A Single". Idolator. Archived from the original on 21 April 2022. Retrieved 21 April 2022.
Print sources
- "DJ/Producer/Remixer Mark Picchiotti". Bent. No. 125. United Kingdom. June 2009. p. 13. ISSN 1742-3031. Archived from the original on 7 November 2018. Retrieved 11 February 2020.
- "Hot Music: Kylie's rebirth". The Newcastle Herald. Australian Community Media. 10 June 1999. p. 41. Archived from the original on 12 August 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017 – via Fairfax Media.
- "That's Showbiz". The Newcastle Herald. Australian Community Media. 27 November 1998. p. 45. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017 – via Fairfax Media.
- "Transitions: Milestone". The Age. The Age Company. 10 June 1999. p. 22. ISSN 0312-6307. Retrieved 21 January 2017 – via Newspaper.com.(subscription required)
- Andrews, Marc (2022). "Part 10: Light Years Album (2000)". Kylie Song by Song. Fonthill Media. p. 104. ISBN 9781781558706 – via Google Books.
- Clarke, Betty (22 September 2000). "Pop CD of the Week: One for the boob-tube brigade". The Guardian. p. 17. Archived from the original on 28 March 2019. Retrieved 21 January 2017.
- Dwyer, Michael (29 September 2000). "CD Reviews: Kylie Minogue – Light Years". The Age. The Age Company. p. 7. ISSN 0312-6307. Retrieved 21 January 2017 – via Newspaper.com.(subscription required)
- Flick, Larry (20 June 1998). "Dance Trax: New Blue Plate Special Imprint Serves Up Needed Excitement". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. p. 30. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 21 April 2022 – via Google Books.
- Flick, Larry (17 June 2000). "Minogue travels 'Light Years' on EMI". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 25. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. p. 17. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 21 January 2017 – via Google Books.
- Flynn, Rik, ed. (May 2019). "Classic Pop Presents Kylie Minogue". Classic Pop (Special ed.). Anthem Publishing. Archived from the original on 26 June 2019. Retrieved 25 June 2019.
- Harpela, Janne (8 June 2015). Love, Kylie or Metaphors of Love in the Lyrics of Kylie Minogue (PDF). Oulu: University of Oulu. Archived (PDF) from the original on 19 March 2022. Retrieved 19 March 2022.
- Minogue, Kylie; Baker, William (2012). Kylie / Fashion. Thames & Hudson. ISBN 978-0-5005-1665-2.
- Quinn, Sue (13 June 1999). "Kylie's back to pop". The Sun-Herald. Nine Publishing. p. 53. Archived from the original on 5 June 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2017 – via Fairfax Media.
- Sheridan, Simon (December 2008). The Complete Kylie (2nd ed.). Reynolds & Hearn. ISBN 978-1905287895 – via Google Books.
- Smith, Sean (13 March 2014). Kylie. London, United Kingdom: Simon & Schuster. ISBN 978-147-113-5804. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 3 April 2015.
Media notes
- Halle, Tony (2000). CD Interview (CD Interview). Minogue, Kylie (interviewee); McCabe, Kevin (co-editor); Halle, Tony (interviewer, co-editor). UK: Parlophone. MININT001. Archived from the original on 14 March 2021 – via 911.com.
- Minogue, Kylie (2000). Butterfly (Media notes; white label). United Kingdom: Parlophone. 12MINWL003. Archived from the original on 20 March 2005 – via Eil.com.
- Minogue, Kylie (2001). Butterfly (Media notes; 12" single) (Limited ed.). United States: Blueplate/Blue². ASIN B07FN11YPQ. BP-001. Archived from the original on 22 April 2022 – via Eil.com.
- Minogue, Kylie (2001). Butterfly (Media notes; double 12" single) (Limited ed.). United States: Blueplate/Blue². B2-001. Archived from the original on 22 April 2022 – via Eil.com.
- Minogue, Kylie (2002). Butterfly (Media notes; CD single) (Limited ed.). United States: Blueplate/Blue². ASIN B002Y8AAHO. B2-001. Archived from the original on 4 September 2005 – via Eil.com.
- Minogue, Kylie (2002). Butterfly (Media notes; maxi single) (Limited ed.). United States: Blueplate/Blue². ASIN B000M2P31C. B2-001. Archived from the original on 11 May 2015 – via Eil.com.
- Minogue, Kylie (2001). Fever (Media notes; booklet) (US ed.). United States: Capitol. ASIN B00005Y228. CDP 7243 5 37670 2 0. Archived from the original on 22 November 2021 – via AllMusic.
- Minogue, Kylie (2000). Light Years (Media notes; booklet). United Kingdom & Europe: Parlophone. ASIN B00004YRZB. 7243 5 28400 2. Archived from the original on 28 June 2017 – via Eil.com.
- Molinari, Robbie (15 January 2021). "Mark Picchiotti Interview". Turn The Beat Around (Podcast). Melbourne: Joy 94.9. Archived from the original on 25 May 2021. Retrieved 25 May 2021.
- Rodriguez, James (20 April 2023). "Kylie Minogue 'Light Years'; Britney Spears Grow Demo - producer Steve Anderson". The Original Doll with James Rodriguez: Iconography (Podcast). Archived from the original on 11 September 2023. Retrieved 20 April 2023 – via Apple Podcasts.
- Picchiotti, Mark (10 October 2021). Kylie Stories – Episode 1 (Part 1) (Video). IGTV. Archived from the original on 20 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
- Picchiotti, Mark (16 October 2021). Kylie Stories – Episode 1 (Part 2) (Video). IGTV. Archived from the original on 20 April 2022. Retrieved 20 April 2022.
| Kylie Minogue songs | |
|---|---|
| 1980s singles | |
| 1990s singles |
|
| 2000s singles | |
| 2010s singles |
|
| 2020s singles | |
| Featured singles | |
| Promotional singles | |
| Other songs | |