Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. FIfty-two years ago today—Feb. 22, 1974— Sir Elton John released “Candle in the Wind” as a single. It was a song that would grow ...

The song took on new life in 1997 as a global anthem of grief, going on to become one of the best-selling and longest-running ...

Elton John evolved from a tribute to Marilyn Monroe to an iconic anthem at Princess Diana's funeral, becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

FIfty-two years ago today—Feb. 22, 1974— Sir Elton John released “Candle in the Wind” as a single. It was a song that would grow from a tribute to Marilyn Monroe into one of the most culturally ...