Candle in the Wind 1997

Candle in the Wind 1997 by Elton John was a UK number 1 hit on Saturday, September 20, 1997 spending 5 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. This song is a tribute to Marilyn Monroe, a famous actress and sex symbol who died of a drug overdose in 1962. The "candle in the wind" represents her short, but eventful life. When Elton got the lyrics, he had no trouble writing the music. He understood the stress caused by constant media attention, and felt Monroe must have been in terrible pain her whole life. When Elton got the lyrics, he had no trouble writing the music. He understood the stress caused by constant media attention, and felt Monroe must have been in terrible pain her whole life. On April 7, 1990 Elton dedicated this to Ryan White, one of the first high-profile AIDS patients, when he performed it at Farm Aid 4. White, who got the disease from a blood transfusion, died the next night at age 18. Proceeds from "Candle In The Wind '97" raised about £38 million (approximately $62 million) for Diana's Memorial Fund, with another £34 million raised through donations. In 1998, Elton was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II. Elton John won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance for "Candle In The Wind '97."

Candle in the Wind 1997 FAQs

Who sang Candle in the Wind 1997?

Candle in the Wind 1997 was performed by Elton John

What year did Candle in the Wind 1997 get to the UK number 1 spot?

Candle in the Wind 1997 first became a UK number 1 on Saturday, September 20, 1997

How long was Candle in the Wind 1997 at number 1 in the UK?

Candle in the Wind 1997 spent 5 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.