Elton John's "ARE YOU READY FOR LOVE"

**markydefad** · January 15th, 2004, 07:48 PM

I'd like to ask the Brits out there....what version of this record was released in the UK in 2003 and became a hit? Was it the original (8:14) version with The Spinners on it? Or an edited verion of that? Or a remix of the vocal unto some modern beats?

Just curious. Never heard it on radio over here. Although I see it's on the Billboard Dance Charts--that must be a remix with some block-rockin' beats, I presume. :o

**hoellihozb** · January 17th, 2004, 06:33 AM

hello!

It is still a big hit here in Austria as well!
But just the Original version of that song!

The Ashley Beedle version is also really good, but just
the Original became a hit, here in Austria.

I don`t know exactly whether the Ashley Beedle version reached "hit status" in the UK. (????)

greetings
stephan

**markydefad** · January 17th, 2004, 04:50 PM

Thanks Stephan. I'm wondering how long the single version is. And, does it use the Spinners vocal part? On the original, Phillipe Wynne starts singing on the second verse and from there on it's a duet....for 8+ minutes on the original. AMG shows the single version but doesn't show timings. AMG shows the track on various compilations ranging from

Clubmix Summer:
21. Are You Ready for Love performed by Elton John - 4:28

Greatest Hits (UK Bonus CD):
45. Are You Ready for Love (Bell/Bell/Bell/Bell/James) - 3:30

Ministry of Sound: The Annual 2004:
12. Are You Ready for Love? performed by Elton John - 6:00

**Art Figueroa** · January 18th, 2004, 05:12 AM

includes a '79 Radio Edit and '79 full length version that clocks in at 7:47. The MOS version is identified as the "Linus Loves Starlight Mix"

Art

**born2disco** · January 27th, 2004, 06:19 PM

No remix could ever save Elton John. Yucky poo!

**markydefad** · January 27th, 2004, 06:24 PM

Born2disco,

Why--you little scat queen--shame on you.!!! :x

The Thom Bell creation featuring Miss John & The Spinners is SUBLIME!!! :D

**born2disco** · January 27th, 2004, 07:03 PM

LOL :P

**markydefad** · January 28th, 2004, 12:02 PM

born2disco,

I've come to realize you're the Aussie version of Triumph The Comic Insult Dog....you want to POOP on my threads. :lol: :P :lol: :P :lol: :P :lol: :P :lol:

**nrgbeat** · January 28th, 2004, 06:00 PM

All this talk about poop reminds of an old movie I saw recently where one of the characters comments about her husband pooping in bed on their honeymoon.