candle in the wind

     

"Canle in the Wind" is a song with music by Elton John and lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It was originally written and released in 1973, written in honour of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier.

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  • A revised version of this song sold over 3 million copies its first week of sales, Sept. 23-29, 1997
  • A hit in 1997 with new lyrics, it was originally on Elton John's 1973 album "Goodbye Yellow Brick Road"
  • In 1997 Elton John reworked this Marilyn Monroe tribute as a farewell to Princess Diana
  • In 1997 Elton John recorded a new version of this song as a tribute to Princess Diana
  • Though first written about Marilyn Monroe, this Elton John song was changed to honor Princess Di
  • "Goodbye Norma Jean though I never knew you at all"
  • (Sofia of the Clue Crew.) An Elton John classic, four words:

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