On this day in 1997, singer-songwriter Elton John topped the U.S. singles charts with a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales.

What began as a reworked ballad for a princess became one of the most successful and moving singles of all time.

On Sept. 13, 1997, John released “Candle in the Wind 1997” as a double-sided single along with “Something About the Way You Look Tonight.” On this day in 1997, the six-time Grammy Award winner hit #1 ...

“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, ...

Princess Diana's funeral in 1997 was a tragic but memorable event. Stars attended the service while millions of Britons lined the streets and mourned. In the middle of it all was Sir Elton John, ...

Elton John famously played a special rendition of his hit “Candle in the Wind” at Princess Diana’s funeral, as the singer was ...

FILE-- Elton John sings a rewritten version of his song "Candle in the Wind" as a tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, during her funeral in London's Westminster Abbey, in this Sept. 6, 1997 file ...

WASHINGTON (7News) — The hit-making British duo known for creating "Rocket Man", "Your Song", "Bennie and The Jets", and more will be honored by the Library of ...