For the 1997 version in memory of Diana, Princess of Wales, see Candle in the Wind 1997.
“Candle in the Wind”

Single by Elton John
from the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Released 1973
Format CD single, Cassette single
Genre Pop
Length 3:39
Label MCA (US/Canada)
DJM Records
Writer(s) Elton John, Bernie Taupin
"Candle in the Wind" is a song with music by Elton John and lyrics by Bernie Taupin. It was originally written and released in 1973, written in honour 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 number one in many countries, proving a much greater success than the original