This song written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin was recorded in May 1973 in Hérouville, France and first released on the 1973 MCA album 'Goodbye Yellow Brick Road'.

" Candle in the Wind " is a song written by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally written in 1973, in honour of Marilyn Monroe, who had …

Written by Elton and his fellow co-songwriter Bernie Taupin, “Candle in the Wind” focuses on the life of Norma Jeane, AKA Marilyn Monroe, the world-famous actress from the 1950s. It...

Elton John said about this song in a Rolling Stone interview, "I was a huge Marilyn Monroe fan, as well as Elvis Presley. When you saw them, they looked like they came from another planet."

Sep 13, 2025 · Named, in its 1997 version, the bestselling single since charts began, ’Candle In The Wind’ is one of Elton John’s most beloved songs.

Nov 16, 2017 · ‘Candle In The Wind’, which is included on all versions of Elton’s new Greatest Hits collection ‘Diamonds’, remains one of his most beloved songs…even aside from its …

The new version of the song, which was produced by Sir George Martin of Beatles fame, was released as a single as "Candle In The Wind '97," this time dedicated to Princess Diana and …

Sep 1, 1999 · “Candle in the Wind” is a name of a song performed by Elton John and written by he and collaborator Bernie Taupin in 1972. The song was originally written as a tribute to …

" Candle in the Wind 1997 ", also known as " Goodbye England's Rose " and " Candle in the Wind '97 ", is a song by British musician Elton John and lyricist Bernie Taupin, performed by John.

"The candle burned out long before your legend ever did" Thank you to Marilyn Monroe Video Archives for providing her footage on YouTube.