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"Candle in the Wind" is a threnody written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John. It was originally written in 1973, in honour of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier. In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song, "Candle in the Wind 1997", as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.
- 22 February 1974
Candle in the Wind Lyrics: Goodbye, Norma Jeane / Though I never knew you at all / You had the grace to hold yourself / While those around you crawled / They crawled out of the woodwork /...
Sep 13, 1997 · [Verse 1] Goodbye England's rose. May you ever grow in our hearts. You were the grace that placed itself. Where lives were torn apart. You called out to our country. And you whispered to those in...
Learn about the lyrics, music, and history of this iconic song that pays tribute to Marilyn Monroe and other celebrities who died young. Find out how Elton John rewrote the lyrics after Diana, Princess of Wales, and how it became a global hit with his live performance at her funeral.