when did elton john sing candle in the wind
Candle in the Wind In 1997, John performed a rewritten version of the song as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales. This version of the song was released as a single and reached No. 1 in many countries, proving a much greater success than the original, officially being listed as the second best-selling single of all time, behind Bing Crosby's "White Christmas".
The Wind Cries Mary "The Wind Cries Mary" is a rock ballad[1] written by Jimi Hendrix. According to his then girlfriend, Kathy Etchingham's, account, he wrote the lyrics after an argument with her, using "Mary" (Etchingham's middle name).[2][3] In a later interview, Hendrix commented that the lyrics represent "more than one person".[4]