Who was the song candle in the wind written about?
"Candle in the Wind" is a threnody with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was originally written in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier.
Who was the song candle in the wind originally written about?
Marilyn Monroe
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In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.
Who was the song candle in the wind rewritten about?
Princess Diana Diana, Princess of Wales
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Candle in the Wind 1997
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle%20in%20the%20Wind%201997
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Candle%20in%20the%20Wind
"Candle in the Wind 1997", also known as "Goodbye England's Rose" and "Candle in the Wind '97", is a song by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, a re-written and re-recorded version of their 1973 song "Candle in the Wind". It was released on 13 September 1997 as a tribute single to Diana, Princess of Wales, with the global proceeds from the song going towards Diana's charities. 
Candle in the Wind 1997
"Candle in the Wind" is a threnody with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was originally written in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier.
Candle in the Wind
"Candle in the Wind" was originally written in 1973 with music and lyrics by Elton John and Bernie Taupin. It was written in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier. In 1997, Elton John and Bernie Taupin created a re-written and re-recorded version which was called "Candle in the Wind 1997", also known as "Goodbye England's Rose" and "Candle in the Wind '97." This version was released on September 13, 1997 and was a tribute single to Diana, Princess of Wales, with the global proceeds from the song going towards Diana's charities. 