Candle in the Wind
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"Candle in the Wind" is a song written by Bernie Taupin with music by Elton John. Originally released in 1973, the ballad was a tribute to Marilyn Monroe.
In 1997, following the death of Princess Diana, Taupin revised the lyrics to honor her. Elton John performed this new version at Diana's funeral. The reworked song became a massive global hit, selling over 30 million copies and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song's enduring popularity highlights its ability to resonate with significant cultural moments and figures.12
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Elton JohnCompositions for film and stage…of his 1973 song “Candle in the Wind,” which commemorates movie legend Marilyn Monroe, was revised by Taupin to mourn the death of Diana, princess of Wales. The new version became one of the most successful pop singles in history, selling more than 30 million copies.
Read More…of his 1973 song “Candle in the Wind,” which commemorates movie legend Marilyn Monroe, was revised by Taupin to mourn the death of Diana, princess of Wales. The new version became one of the most successful pop singles in history, selling more than 30 million copies.
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Bernie TaupinA candle and a roseTaupin originally wanted “Candle in the Wind,” the poignant 1973 ballad about the life and death of Marilyn Monroe, to be about the American actor and heartthrob Montgomery Clift. In his 2023 autobiography, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me, Taupin said that he found Clift a more interesting…
Read MoreTaupin originally wanted “Candle in the Wind,” the poignant 1973 ballad about the life and death of Marilyn Monroe, to be about the American actor and heartthrob Montgomery Clift. In his 2023 autobiography, Scattershot: Life, Music, Elton, and Me, Taupin said that he found Clift a more interesting…
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