'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.
The 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.
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.
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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.
The Candle in the Wind was created in 1958.
Candle in the Wind was created in 1974.
Candle In the Wind by Elton John
Candle in the wind, wind beneath my wings, ride like the wind
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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"
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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.
George Martin -- who was the producer for, not the original Candle In The Wind, but for the 1997 version in honor of Princess Diana.
Goodbye Yellow Brick Road is the album with Candle in the Wind on it
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A candle jar is used to contain and protect a lit candle. It helps to prevent the flame from being easily extinguished by wind or drafts and can also enhance the decor or ambiance of a space by diffusing and reflecting the candlelight.