“CANDLE IN THE WIND’97” by ELTON JOHN
“Candle in the Wind ‘97″ is a classic ballad that was recorded by English singer and pianist, Elton John. It was originally released (in 1974) but was rewritten as a tribute to Princess Diana (after her tragic death).
In 1998, this renewed version won the Grammy Award for “Best Male Pop Vocal Performance”. It went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time, topping the charts in numerous countries, including France, Italy, Spain, Germany, Japan, Canada, and the U.K. (to name just a few).
On this very day, December 23rd 1997, it was also the #1 song in America, topping Billboard’s Hot 100 chart. If you’d like to have a listen, please feel free to use the provided link. Released as a single in 1997, here’s ELTON JOHN, with “CANDLE IN THE WIND”…