Candle in the Wind 1997
Elton John
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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 pain Now you belong to heaven And the stars spell out your name And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never fading with the sunset When the rain set in And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned out long before Your legend ever will Loveliness we've lost These empty days without your smile This torch we'll always carry For our nation's golden child And even though we try The truth brings us to tears All our words cannot express The joy you brought us through the years And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never fading with the sunset When the rain set in And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned our long before Your legend ever will Goodbye England's rose May you ever grow in our hearts You were the grace that placed itself Where lives were torn apart Goodbye England's rose From a country lost without your soul Who'll miss the wings of your compassion More than you'll ever know And it seems to me you lived your life Like a candle in the wind Never fading with the sunset When the rain set in And your footsteps will always fall here Along England's greenest hills Your candle's burned out long before Your legend ever will
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Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Candle in the Wind 1997" by Elton John was released in the United Kingdom and the United States on September 13, 1997.
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Song ThemeThis song was a rewritten and re-recorded version of his original 1973 track, specifically tailored as a tribute to Princess Diana, who died in a car crash earlier that year.
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Lyrics AuthorBernie Taupin, longtime collaborator with Elton John, rewrote the lyrics of the original "Candle in the Wind" to honor Princess Diana.
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Record-Breaking SuccessWith over 33 million copies sold globally, "Candle in the Wind 1997" stands as the best-selling physical single of all time.
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Charitable ActionAll proceeds from the sales of "Candle in the Wind 1997" were donated to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund, as per Elton John's decision.
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AccoladeThe song won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 40th Grammy Awards ceremony in 1998.
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Live PerformanceDespite the song's monumental success, Elton John has publicly stated that he would only perform "Candle in the Wind 1997" live at Princess Diana's funeral, and has stayed true to his word.
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Record Chart Topper"Candle in the Wind 1997" topped the UK Singles Chart for 5 weeks and the US Billboard Hot 100 for 14 weeks, making it one of the longest reigning number ones in both countries.
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Fastest-selling SingleThe song holds the record for the fastest selling single of all time, selling 658,000 copies on its first day of release.
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Cultural ReferencesDue to its historical and emotional significance, the song was depicted in several TV shows, movies, and books as a passing reference or soundtrack, including the likes of "Glee", "The Simpsons", "Sex and the City", and "The Pursuit of Happyness".
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