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'Candle In The Wind' was a tribute to the late Marilyn Monroe, whose real name was Norma Jean Baker. It was a condemnation of the way she was treated by the film industry and the media, who he felt exploited her and forced her to continue with a lifestyle she was unhappy with, which led to her suicide in 1962.
A re-released version of the song, with altered lyrics, came out in September 1997 as a tribute to Princess Diana following her death in a car crash in Paris. Elton was a close friend of Diana's, and he sang it at her funeral.
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∙ 13y agoThe Original 'Candle in the Wind' was released in 1973 as single in the UK and on the 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'.
Then in 1987 It was re-released on 'Elton John Live in Australia (With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra)' and as a single.
And finally it was released in 1997 with new lyrics as 'Candle in the Wind 1997' or '97.
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∙ 12y agoIt was originally written for Marilyn Monroe and remastered after the death of Princess Diana and dedicated to her.
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∙ 15y agoThe original was written for Marilyn Monroe [Norma Jean]. Candle In The Wind 1997/Goodbye England's Rose was written for Princess Diana.
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∙ 14y agoMarilyn Monroe, also referenced as Norma Jean, her original name.
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∙ 13y agoHe first charted with it in November, 1987
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∙ 12y agoAlex Garfield and his husband Ted Lovely
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∙ 13y agoMarilyn Monroe
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∙ 13y agolyrics by Bernie Taupin
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What song did Elton John write in memory of Lady Diana?
A version of Candle In The Wind with revised lyrics by Bernie Taupin, rerecorded and released in 1997. Elton John has only performed this version of the piece in public once, and will not do so again unless at the request of her sons.
Which artist originally released candle in the Wind?
Elton John
Which Songs have the word candle in the title?
Candle in the Wind, Elton JohnCandle in the Window, Joan KennedyLight My Candle, RentOld Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You, Joe Sun (covered by Brian Collins and Dolly Parton)
Can i view Elton John's song candle in the wind on video?
yes, on youtube.com
What song did Elton John rewrite and perform at Princess Dianas funeral?
The song that Elton John re-wrote and performed at Princess Diana's funeral was "Candle in the Wind," which was originally written about Marilyn Monroe.
When was The Candle in the Wind created?
The Candle in the Wind was created in 1958.
When was Candle in the Wind created?
Candle in the Wind was created in 1974.
What was the songs title of the song for princess dianas funeral?
Candle In the Wind by Elton John
What songs have wind in the title?
Candle in the wind, wind beneath my wings, ride like the wind
Is candle in the wind in the movie new moon?
No
What did he refer to Princess Diana as in the song Candle in the Wind?
Candle In The Wind was copywrited in 2002, and actually has no reference to Princess Diana, but the singers daughter, who he refered to as "Princess"
What instruments does candle in the wind use?
Bass guitar
What song did Elton John write in memory of Lady Diana?
A version of Candle In The Wind with revised lyrics by Bernie Taupin, rerecorded and released in 1997. Elton John has only performed this version of the piece in public once, and will not do so again unless at the request of her sons.
What is the name of the beatles producer who also produced candle in the wind for elton john?
George Martin -- who was the producer for, not the original Candle In The Wind, but for the 1997 version in honor of Princess Diana.
What CD title has the song candle by Elton John in it?
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is the album with Candle in the Wind on it
Which artist originally released candle in the Wind?
Elton John
Which Songs have the word candle in the title?
Candle in the Wind, Elton JohnCandle in the Window, Joan KennedyLight My Candle, RentOld Flames Can't Hold a Candle to You, Joe Sun (covered by Brian Collins and Dolly Parton)
