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'READY' FOR A FIRST: It's hard to believe there is any unconquered chart territory for Elton John, who made his debut on The Billboard Hot 100 in August 1970 with "Border Song." Still, the new year of 2004 brings a new accomplishment for Elton, who collects his first No. 1 hit on another Billboard chart.
Back in 1977, Elton went into the studio with American producer Thom Bell to record three songs. One of those cuts, "Mama Can't Buy You Love," peaked at No. 9 in 1979.
Another of the three tracks, "Are You Ready for Love," was released in the U.K. in 2003, and topped the British singles chart. Now issued in the U.S. on Southern Fried/Ultra, "Are You Ready for Love" moves 2-1 on the Hot Dance/Club Play chart this week. Since this chart was introduced in 1976, Elton has never topped the tally until now.
"Are You Ready for Love" is Elton's biggest Club Play hit since April 1994, when a remake of "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," with RuPaul taking Kiki Dee's place as Elton's duet partner, peaked at No. 3.
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