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Why did Elton John sing Candle in the wind at Princess Diana's funeral?
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∙ 12y ago
It was written for Marilyn Monroe A.K.A Norma Jean as an ode and dedication to her life after she died in 1962. He was very good friends with Monroe so it meant a lot to him to be able to write a song about her life
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoNo, Elton John sang that song. His lyricist, Bernie Taupin, originally wrote it as a late dedication to Marilyn Monroe.
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∙ 11y agoHe wrote it in honor of Marilyn Monroe. Norma Jeane Mortenson.
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∙ 7y agoYes.
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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.
Who wrote music for Princess Diane's funeral?
Elton John wrote 'Candle in the Wind' for Princess Diana and it was played at her funeral.
Elton John and Princess Diana attended which designers funeral?
Gianni Versace
Elton Johns candle in the wind was about?
The original version was about Marilyn Monroe. The 1997 version was about Princess Diana.
Is it true that the famous song Candle in the Wind was rewritten and performed at the funeral of Princess Diana in 1977?
That statement is partially true. Elton John rewrote and performed the song Candle In The Wind for Princess Diana, but this occurred in 1997, not 1977. The rewritten version of his own song was sold as a single, Candle In The Wind 1997, and became the best-selling single of all time worldwide and in many countries. The original version was written in 1973.
What was the songs title of the song for princess dianas funeral?
Candle In the Wind by Elton John
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.
What English singer performed at princess Dianas funeral?
Elton John
Who wrote music for Princess Diane's funeral?
Elton John wrote 'Candle in the Wind' for Princess Diana and it was played at her funeral.
Who wrote a song for Princess Diana's funeral?
Elton John's lyricist Bernie Taupin reworked a song written about Marilyn Monroe (Candle in the Wind) for Diana's funeral. It is known as 'Goodbye England's Rose' or 'Candle in the Wind 1997'. It became the best selling single of all time in the UK.
What British rocker did Princess Diana console at Gianni Versace's funeral?
Elton John. The two had had a falling out, ironically over Diana withdrawing her foreward from Versace's book but reconciled at his funeral. Just two weeks later, Elton honored Diana at her funeral with a rendition of "Candle in the Wind."
Elton John and Princess Diana attended which designers funeral?
Gianni Versace
Why is Elton John linked to princess di?
They were good friends. Also he sang at her funeral.
Elton Johns candle in the wind was about?
The original version was about Marilyn Monroe. The 1997 version was about Princess Diana.
Did Elton John play at Prince Charles and Diana's wedding?
NO Elton John DID NOT perform at the Wedding of Charles and Diana. He did, however, perform at the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales.
What is the best-selling single of all time?
Candle in the Wind by Elton John - the 1997 Princess Diana tribute version.
Is it true that the famous song Candle in the Wind was rewritten and performed at the funeral of Princess Diana in 1977?
That statement is partially true. Elton John rewrote and performed the song Candle In The Wind for Princess Diana, but this occurred in 1997, not 1977. The rewritten version of his own song was sold as a single, Candle In The Wind 1997, and became the best-selling single of all time worldwide and in many countries. The original version was written in 1973.
