Everlasting Night

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"Everlasting Night" is a song co-written by Dannii Minogue, Mark Percy, Tim Lever, Ian Masterson, and Terry Ronald for the 1999 Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras compilation. Produced by Ian Masterson, it was released as a single in January 1999 in Australia and reached number 42 on the singles chart, aided by its role as the official theme of the 1999 Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. Originally written in 1995 for Minogue's upcoming album, she reworked it with Ian Masterson and Terry Ronald after being approached by friends launching Mardi Gras Music, Australia's first gay and lesbian record label. The song has since become popular among her LGBTQ+ fans and a staple at British and Australian gay pride events. The 1995 version was included on the 2009 album *The 1995 Sessions*.

The music video, directed by Simon Smith, Gary Leeson, and Minogue, was filmed in Sydney in 1999. It pays tribute to Australia's LGBTQ+ community, featuring Minogue and dancers performing in a nightclub called Home. The video captures the festive atmosphere of the Mardi Gras, blending scenes of street celebrations with Minogue and drag queens lip-syncing to the song.

The single includes three versions: "Everlasting Night" (Radio edit) at 4:11, "Extended mix" at 9:04, and "Trouser Enthusiasts Burnt Angel mix" at 9:58.