Which Elton John song was released as a charity single for the 1997 Diana, Princess of Wales memorial fund?

“Candle in the Wind 1997” was released as a charity single for the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.

Elton John performed the song at Diana’s funeral at Westminster Abbey in September 1997. Bernie Taupin rewrote the lyrics of the earlier “Candle in the Wind,” which had originally commemorated Marilyn Monroe.

The new version was released as a double A-side with “Something About the Way You Look Tonight.” Proceeds went to the memorial fund, and the single became a global phenomenon. It is often called “Goodbye England’s Rose” because of its opening line, although that is not its official title.

The recording became one of the best-selling singles in music history. Its exceptional sales were tied to Diana’s death, the televised funeral performance and the charitable purpose of the release.