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What Does Elton John Say About 'Candle In The Wind'?

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This Song by Elton John was the Top song in 1997 sung in honor of Marilyn Monroe. The lyrics were written by Elton 's writing partner, Bernie Taupin, who got the idea for the title from a quote he read about Janis Joplin. According to Taupin, the song is more of a take on fame and celebrity than an ode to Marilyn Monroe. Said Taupin: "I think the biggest misconception about 'Candle In The Wind ' is that I was this rabid Marilyn Monroe fanatic, which really couldn 't be further from the truth. Princess Diana a close friend of Elton John and the Princess of Wales, she was a member of the British royal family as the first wife of Charles, who is the eldest child and heir apparent of Queen Elizabeth II. She died on August 31, 1997, after suffering
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