Bernie Taupin

Bernie Taupin Says Candle In The Wind Wasn't Actually Inspired By The Hollywood Star You Thought

Sir Elton John's long-time lyricist says he went ahead with writing the song even though he "didn't care for Marilyn Monroe".
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Elton John's Lyricist Says He Can't 'Remember A Word' Of Their Princess Diana Tribute

Songwriter Bernie Taupin said he wrote Candle in the Wind 1997 as "a favour" to the Rocket Man star, admitting he had "very little interest" in Diana himself.
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Elton John Finally Learns The Back Story Of One Of His Biggest Hits – And It Only Took 50 Years

"You learn something new every day!"
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7 Big Firsts From This Year's Oscars

And one 'accolade' that a certain star won't be celebrating.
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