A Brief History of Charity Records

"Candle in the Wind," 1997
Elton John's longtime collaborator Bernie Taupin tinkered with the lyrics to his "Candle in the Wind" and made the song a tribute to Princess Diana after the 1997 car crash that claimed her life. Performed at her memorial service, the track benefited Diana's foundation with its proceeds, and it went on to become the best-selling single of all time.

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