Candle in the Wind lyrics is a beautiful song by Elton John that expresses the compassion and love of the people for their Queen of Hearts. It is a sad and deeply moving ballad that tells the story of a well-loved princess who died tragically.
‘Candle in the Wind’ is one of Sir Elton John’s most popular songs. Written with a team of songwriters, including Bernie Taupin, the song was released on the 1973 album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
The original version of the song was a tribute to the late actress Norma Jeane, more commonly known as Marilyn Monroe. In the song, she was portrayed as a woman who suffered a lot due to the invasion of her privacy by the media.
It was a great success for the song as it was able to express the compassion and love of the people towards their Queen of Hearts. It also portrayed her as a humanitarian who had touched many lives.
In 1997, after the death of Princess Diana, Elton John re-recorded the song and renamed it ‘Candle in the Wind 1997’. This re-recording of the song became a huge hit worldwide, peaking at number one in almost every country it was released in.
The song is considered the best-selling single of all time, with 33 million sales to date. The song is ranked second only to Bing Crosby’s ‘White Christmas’, which has sold an estimated 50 million copies.