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Why did Elton John perform Candle In The Wind at Princess Diana's funeral and what changes to the lyrics did he make?
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Elton John's Candle in the Wind almost 'refused' by Palace at Diana's funeral | Celebrity News | Showbiz & TV | Express.co.uk
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Princess Diana's tribute song Candle in the Wind by Elton John is still the UK's most popular single | London Evening Standard | Evening Standard
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Diana funeral - Elton John almost not allowed to sing Candle in the Wind | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
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Elton John's Your Song originally slated for Diana funeral | Diana, Princess of Wales | The Guardian
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Elton John's Your Song originally slated for Diana funeral | Diana, Princess of Wales | The Guardian
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Buckingham Palace didn't want Elton John to perform at Princess Diana's funeral, government documents show
Grace Music School - On this day in 1997, Elton John sings a new version of "Candle In The Wind" at Princess Diana's funeral. This rendition, which replaces "Goodbye Norma Jean" with "
![On this day 21st October, 1997, - Elton John - Candle In The Wind (Goodbye England's Rose) was declared the… | Princess diana funeral, Diana funeral, Princess diana On this day 21st October, 1997, - Elton John - Candle In The Wind (Goodbye England's Rose) was declared the… | Princess diana funeral, Diana funeral, Princess diana](https://i.pinimg.com/originals/83/0d/9d/830d9dd792c16af71463bc8ce5a5b507.jpg)
On this day 21st October, 1997, - Elton John - Candle In The Wind (Goodbye England's Rose) was declared the… | Princess diana funeral, Diana funeral, Princess diana
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Elton John - Candle in the Wind/Goodbye England's Rose (Live at Princess Diana's Funeral - 1997) - YouTube
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