Candle in the Wind - Wikipedia "Candle in the Wind" is a threnody-style ballad written by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, and performed by John It was originally written in 1973, in honour of Marilyn Monroe, who had died 11 years earlier [1]
Elton John – Candle in the Wind Lyrics - Genius Written by Elton and his fellow co-songwriter Bernie Taupin, “Candle in the Wind” focuses on the life of Norma Jeane, AKA Marilyn Monroe, the world-famous actress from the 1950s It chronicles
“Candle in the Wind” - Pop History Dig “Candle in the Wind” is a name of a song performed by Elton John and written by he and collaborator Bernie Taupin in 1972 The song was originally written as a tribute to Hollywood movie star Marilyn Monroe who died at the age of 36 in August 1962
Candle In The Wind by Elton John - Songfacts 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 The song makes various references to the press coverage of Monroe
The True Story Behind Elton Johns Candle In The Wind Written by Elton John and his collaborator Bernie Taupin, "Candle in the Wind" was inspired by the short life of Marilyn Monroe The song's opening lines, "Goodbye, Norma Jeane Though I never knew you at all," are a reference to Monroe's birth name (Norma Jeane Mortenson)