Sir Elton Hercules John is a British singer, songwriter, and pianist, he has started his career as a musician since 1962.
In 1968, he has started as a solo musician, released non-album debut single “I’ve Been Loving You” in the same year, but didn’t hit.
His first charted song is “Border Song”, released in 1970, reached #25 on the New Zeeland single, #34 on the Canadian single charts, and #92 on the Billboard Hot 100.
His first top 10 hit “Your Song” was released in 1970, #3 on the Canadian single, #7 on his homeland UK single charts, and #8 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Now, “Candle In The Wind” is a tribute song to Marilyn Monroe, released in 1974, peaked #5 on the New Zeeland single, #8 on the Iresh single #11 on the UK single charts, but didn’t rank on the Billboard Hot 100.