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About This Track
“Candle in the Wind” is a song with music by Elton John and lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It was originally written in 1973, in honor of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier.
In 1997, John performed a remake of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. This version of the song was released as a single, and reached No. 1 in many countries, proving a much greater success than the original.
The original version in the key of E major appeared on John’s 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The lyrics of the song are a sympathetic portrayal of the life of Marilyn Monroe (the song’s opening line “Goodbye Norma Jean” refers to Monroe’s real name). The single release of the original song reached #11 in the U.K. charts in 1974. At the time, it was not released as a single in the United States (“Bennie and the Jets” was chosen instead). Taupin was inspired to write the song after hearing the phrase “candle in the wind” used in tribute to Janis Joplin.
In 1987, a live version of the song recorded for the album Live In Australia With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was released as a single. This version was released in the United States and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached #5 in the United Kingdom.
“Candle In The Wind 1997” or “Goodbye England’s Rose” is a remake of “Candle in the Wind” as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. The opening lines of the 1973 version, “Goodbye Norma Jean, though I never knew you at all,” were adapted to “Goodbye England’s rose, may you ever grow in our hearts.
In 1997, John performed a remake of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. This version of the song was released as a single, and reached No. 1 in many countries, proving a much greater success than the original.
The original version in the key of E major appeared on John’s 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. The lyrics of the song are a sympathetic portrayal of the life of Marilyn Monroe (the song’s opening line “Goodbye Norma Jean” refers to Monroe’s real name). The single release of the original song reached #11 in the U.K. charts in 1974. At the time, it was not released as a single in the United States (“Bennie and the Jets” was chosen instead). Taupin was inspired to write the song after hearing the phrase “candle in the wind” used in tribute to Janis Joplin.
In 1987, a live version of the song recorded for the album Live In Australia With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra was released as a single. This version was released in the United States and reached #6 on the Billboard Hot 100. It also reached #5 in the United Kingdom.
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Candle In The Wind 1997” or “Goodbye England’s Rose” is a remake of “Candle in the Wind” as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. The opening lines of the 1973 version, “Goodbye Norma Jean, though I never knew you at all,” were adapted to “Goodbye England’s rose, may you ever grow in our hearts.
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patato_ wrote:
Beautiful.
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xxxvanessaxx wrote:
marilyn monroe
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CidaDuarteF wrote:
Adoro!!!!!!!
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wee-ian wrote:
this track is amazing i love it
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FKNA1 wrote:
some people just have the gift, others have the chemistry, the rest of us get to listen
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DorkiDorri wrote:
Amazing songwriter! Amazing song!
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VatroslavSrzic wrote:
Not a big fan of EJ but this song is simply remarkable.
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hexe63 wrote:
MARILYN und DIANA Die besten sterben jung
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mccoyj wrote:
Elton wrote the greatest ever songs - for all his faults, he is a genius
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rockhead1963 wrote:
Go for a ride with Norma Jean!!!!!
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Tavoides wrote:
Beautiful song. <3
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FICTON1 wrote:
super ..... *,*
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noiresque wrote:
Norma Jean >>> England's Rose
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Maimindel wrote:
I always think of you when listen to this song. We will see each other one day, anh oi!
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BlackBuddha1 wrote:
Million Dollar Piano?
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rockmetalrules wrote:
love it
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littleponderer wrote:
<3 <3
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rikrijean wrote:
W O N D E R F U L !!!
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LuciaAlfie wrote:
One of the most beautiful songs ever written <3
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Diego_Teco wrote:
Makes me cry. Every time.
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