 " Can 't Get You Out of My Head " was released as the lead single from the album on 17 September 2001 . The song was well received by music critics , many of whom complimented its vibe and danceability . Commercially , the single was a massive success and peaked at number one on the charts of every European country ( except Finland ) and Australia . The song was released in the United States and managed to peak at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100 chart , becoming Minogue 's best selling single in the region since " The Locomotion " . It was certified triple @-@ platinum in Australia for shipment of 210 @,@ 000 units , platinum in the United Kingdom for shipment of 600 @,@ 000 units , and gold in the United States for shipment of 500 @,@ 000 units . An accompanying music video for the single was directed by Dawn Shadforth and features Minogue and a number of backup dancers dancing in various futuristic backdrops . 
