Song of the day for September 6, 2024
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Candle In The Wind/Goodbye England’s Rose from the funeral for Princess Diana, by Elton John is the song of the day for today.
On this day in 1997, Elton John recorded a re-imagined version of his 1973 song, “Candle in the Wind,” after performing it at the funeral of his friend, Princess Diana. While the ballad was initially written in honor of actress Marilyn Monroe, the singer-songwriter altered the lyrics to create a loving tribute to the late Princess of Wales after her tragic death. After an estimated global audience of 2.5 billion watched the performance during its live broadcast, Elton chose to release the song (just one week later), with proceeds benefiting Diana’s charities. “Candle in the Wind 1997” went on to top the US and UK charts and became the best-selling single of all time in both countries. The song also hit No.1 around the world, including in Japan, Australia, Canada, and across Europe.
