"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. In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song, "Candle in the Wind 1997", as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. In 2004, Rolling Stone Magazine listed the original version of the song at No. 347 of its 500 greatest songs of all time.
| Recorded | May 1973 |
| Genre | Pop rock, soft rock |
| Label | MCA, DJM |
| Composer(s) | Elton John |
| Lyricist(s) | Bernie Taupin |
| Producer(s) | Gus Dudgeon |
About Candle in the Wind - Elton John
Written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, the single from the former was made in honor of Marilyn Monroe who had died 11 years earlier. It is described as a threnody, or a song of mourning.
Achievement of Candle in the Wind - Elton John
A rewritten version of the song made in tribute to Princess Diana was released, and became the second best-selling single of all time, only trailing Bing Crosby's "White Christmas."
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Latest information about Candle in the Wind - Elton John updated on July 28 2021.
