When did elton john sing candle in the wind?
"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.
When did Elton John originally sing Candle in the Wind?
1973
Candle in the Wind
"Candle in the Wind 1997" 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. In many countries, it was pressed as a double A-side with "Something About the Way You Look Tonight". The song was written by John and Taupin, produced by George Martin, and is the second best-selling physical single in history.
When did Elton John sing a re-written version of Candle in the Wind for Princess Diana?
1997
Candle in the Wind 1997
Candle in the Wind 1997
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Candle in the Wind
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On 31 August 1997, Diana, Princess of Wales, died in a car crash in Paris, France.
Candle in the Wind 1997
The lyrics to the song, Candle in the Wind, were written in honor of Marilyn Monroe by Bernie Taupin in 1973. It was performed and recorded by Elton John the same year. Candle in the Wind 1997 is a re-written and re-recorded version of the 1973 song. The 1997 version is a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, who died in August 1997.