" Candle in the Wind " is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally written in 1973, in honour of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 …

Elton John sings 'Candle in the Wind' (1973 album version) which comments on fame through the life of Marilyn Monroe (Norma Jeane Baker).

Part of a double-A-side single made in 1997 by Elton John alongside Something About The Way You Look Tonight. “Candle in the Wind 1997” (sometimes called “Goodbye England’s Rose”) is a...

Bernie Taupin, who wrote the lyrics, said, "She was just a metaphor for fame and dying young..." He added that the song was about "the idea of fame or youth or somebody being cut short in the prime …

Thanks to "Candle In The Wind," he kept alive his streak of 31 consecutive years with at least one song on the Hot 100. Elton's lyricist, Bernie Taupin, rewrote the lyrics to this song after Diana, Princess of …

" Candle in the Wind 1997 ", also known as " Goodbye England's Rose " and " Candle in the Wind '97 ", is a song by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John.

Sep 13, 2025 · Named, in its 1997 version, the bestselling single since charts began, ’Candle In The Wind’ is one of Elton John’s most beloved songs.

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 …

In the loving memory of Lady Diana Song: Candle in the wind (Goodbye Englands rose) By: Elton John Lyrics..

Released in May 1975, ‘Captain Fantastic And The Brown Dirt Cowboy’ is the ninth studio album by Elton John, which includes the single “Someone Saved My Life Tonight”.