It was on this date in 1997 that Elton John was #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 hits chart with his "new" version of his 1994 big song "Candle in the Wind," originally written as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe.

The new version was raising money for the Diana, Princess of Wales, Charity.  It went on to be the biggest selling in the world ever.

Here it is--the live version from Diana's funeral...

Sad day for sure.  See you later on the Morning Show!

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