Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama could be a hit in the nation's music charts after a pop song he recorded more than two decades ago was re-released. The 62-year-old's CD, Take Heart - Tobitate Heiwa no Tori yo (Take Heart - Fly, Dove of Peace), is being given a prominent display in shops across the country.

Although about 100 records were produced, they were never sold and had been presented to his supporters in 1989.