Candle In The Wind 1997 (arr. Kevin P Holdgate) by Elton John Sheet Music for Flute and Piano at Sheet Music Direct

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This is an arrangement for solo instrument with Piano accompaniment of the fabulous Elton John Classic song. It is aimed at between Grade 4 and 5 ABRSM standard. The song provides a great way to introduce synocapated rhythms set against what is one of the best known songs of all time.

Background to the Song

Candle in the Wind 1997", also known as "Goodbye England's Rose" and "Candle in the Wind '97", is a threnody by English musician Elton John and songwriter Bernie Taupin, a re-written and re-recorded version of their 1973 song "Candle in the Wind". It was released on 13 September 1997 as a tribute single to Diana, Princess of Wales, with the global proceeds from the song going towards Diana's charities.

After being released, "Candle in the Wind 1997" entered at number one in the UK Singles Chart after only one day of sales, John's fourth UK number-one single, and became the best-selling single in UK chart history. It is the best-selling single in Billboard history; it was the first single certified Diamond in the US. The song also topped the German Singles Chart for seven weeks, the Australian Singles Chart for six weeks, and many other music charts around the world. According to the Guinness Book of Records, "Candle in the Wind 1997" is the second highest-selling physical single of all time (behind Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" from 1942), and is the highest-selling single since charts began in the 1950s.

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Candle In The Wind 1997 (arr. Kevin P Holdgate)by Elton John Flute and Piano - Digital Sheet Music

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