Candle In the Wind
@Michellekidwell (29422)
Sonora, California
October 15, 2018 11:54pm CST
Today a friend asked us to name our favorite Elton John Songs for me that is easy, it’s Candle in the Wind, both versions the original one he wrote in memory of Marilyn Monroe and the one he wrote upon the death of Princess Diana!
https://youtu.be/dg_MIysNGIU
"Candle in the Wind" came from the Live In Australia With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra album. The video is from Elton’s 1986 concert at the Sydney Entert...
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@FourWalls (68236)
• United States
16 Oct 18
My favorite is “Mona Lisas and Mad Hatters.” Elton was my teenybopper idol.
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@Michellekidwell (29422)
• Sonora, California
16 Oct 18
I think my favorite being Candle in the Wind has to do as much with the impact of Princess Dianna had on the lives of so many! I know the song was originally written in memory of Marilyn Monroe but I think I related most to Princess Dianna!
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@Michellekidwell (29422)
• Sonora, California
16 Oct 18
I’m not sure I’ve heard Mad Hatters though Mona Lis sounds familiar!
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@FourWalls (68236)
• United States
16 Oct 18
@Michellekidwell — it was never a single, but it’s one of EJ’s most popular songs.
MONA LISAS & MAD HATTERS Elton John Honky Chateau (1972) And now I know Spanish Harlem are not just pretty words to say I thought I knew But now I know that ...
@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
1 Nov 18
@Michellekidwell
I am an Elton John fan and I have that song on his CD. I love Circle of Life. That is a very special song.
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@LeaPea2417 (37357)
• Toccoa, Georgia
16 Oct 18
The one he wrote in memory of Princess Diana is truly meaningful and beautiful!
@MommyOfEli2013 (84060)
• Rupert, Idaho
16 Oct 18
That's a good one. I don't know too many songs by Elton John....but my favorite is Tiny Dancer. Thank you for sharing!
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@septabchips (1141)
• Nigeria
16 Oct 18
Candle in the wind by Elton John is a very nice song. I remember putting it on replay many time back then in college.
