Alongside longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin, Elton John originally wrote “Candle in the Wind” as a tribute to iconic starlet Marilyn Monroe. On Aug. 31, 1997, the “Your Song” crooner learned that ...

“Candle in the Wind 1997” is the highest-selling single of all time, and apparently, it took less than an hour to write. “Originally we were talking about possibly writing a completely different song, ...

As the prime of Elton John goes, 1973 was the very best year. He was in the middle of a major hit-making streak, and he released his most successful album, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road, which introduced ...