SOMETHING ABOUT THE WAY YOU LOOK/CANDLE
by ELTON JOHN


Elton John's Candle In The Wind '97 is the best-selling single of all time in the UK.

A re-written and re-recorded version of the 1973 hit Candle In The Wind penned by Elton John and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin. The reversion was performed at the funeral of Princess Diana and released on 13 September 1997 as a tribute to Diana, Princess Of Wales, with proceeds donated to Diana's charities.

Candle In The Wind '97 was pressed as a double A side and produced by The Beatles' producer George Martin.

Candle In The Wind '97 & Something About The Way You Look Tonight - Elton John

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Chart facts

  • Peak position1
  • LabelROCKET
  • Catalogue numberPTCD1
  • First Chart Date

Weeks on chart

  1. 5No1
  2. 13Top 10
  3. 17Top 20
  4. 20Top 40
  5. 24Top 75
  6. 30Top 100

Chart run

= Peak position = This week

25 weeks - 20/09/1997 to 07/03/1998

3 weeks - 28/03/1998 to 11/04/1998

1 week - 22/08/1998

1 week - 27/11/2010

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Chart facts

  • Peak position1
  • LabelROCKET
  • Catalogue numberPTCD1
  • First Chart Date

Weeks on chart

  1. 5No1
  2. 13Top 10
  3. 19Top 20
  4. 31Top 40
  5. 53Top 75
  6. 79Top 100

Chart run

= Peak position = This week

25 weeks - 20/09/1997 to 07/03/1998

3 weeks - 28/03/1998 to 11/04/1998

1 week - 22/08/1998

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