Did Elton John Write A Song About Marilyn Monroe?
Did Elton John Write A Song About Marilyn Monroe? Originally, “Candle in the Wind” was meant to celebrate another star. It its 1973 release, introduced by the words “Goodbye, Norma Jean,” Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin paid tribute to Marilyn Monroe – describing not so much the film star as the turbulent life