Kylie Minogue is set to enter the tough US pop charts for the first time in more than two decades with a spectacular comeback track inspired by Edith Piaf.
The star, who spent her 55th birthday today at the Monaco Grand Prix, has released a dance single, Padam Padam, sharing a title with a 1951 song by the iconic French singer.
Its striking video sees Ms Minogue showing off her famous figure in an eye-catching red catsuit and red knee-length leather boots. The song, which references the human heartbeat, has become an online sensation and last week she performed it during the final of the American Idol TV talent contest.
It has also been lauded by US critics and music websites, including chart giant Billboard, as being her best project since global megahit Can't Get You Out Of My Head.
That 2001 track was a huge success in America, reaching number seven in the charts.
Fans have praised Padam Padam's catchy lyrics, creating remixes and crediting Ms Minogue with helping them discover Piaf's song.
In Britain, as of Friday Padam Padam was at number 26 in the Official UK Singles Chart, the star's highest position in nearly a decade.
Padam Padam is the first single from her album, Tension, which is due to be released on September 22.