<P> In 1997 , John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana , Princess of Wales . This version of the song was released as a single and reached No. 1 in many countries , proving a much greater success than the original , officially being listed as the second best - selling single of all time , behind Bing Crosby 's `` White Christmas '' . </P>
<P> In 1997 , John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana , Princess of Wales . This version of the song was released as a single and reached No. 1 in many countries , proving a much greater success than the original , officially being listed as the second best - selling single of all time , behind Bing Crosby 's `` White Christmas '' . </P>
when did elton john sing candle in the wind
when did elton john sing candle in the wind
1997
1997