Bernie Taupin Unveils Astonishing Source of Inspiration Behind 'Candle In The Wind

A Solzhenitsyn Reader, written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, served as the song's first inspiration, according to Bernie Taupin, the lyricist for Elton John's Candle In The Wind.

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The title of the book, which Taupin interpreted as a metaphor for a life cut short too soon, served as inspiration, he claimed. He added that the life of Russian author Solzhenitsyn, who was jailed for his political views, was the topic of the book and that it had interested him.

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Elton John opted to rework the lyrics for Marilyn Monroe after Taupin presented them to him. Taupin expressed astonishment at John's choice but expressed admiration for the song's fresh rendition.

One of Elton John's most well-known songs, Candle In The Wind, is now recognized as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. However according to Bernie Taupin, the novel A Solzhenitsyn Reader served as the song's primary source of inspiration. This is a shocking discovery, but it demonstrates how even the most well-known tunes can have obscure beginnings.

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Bernie Taupin Unveils Astonishing Source of Inspiration Behind 'Candle In The Wind

A Solzhenitsyn Reader, written by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn, served as the song's first inspiration, according to Bernie Taupin, the lyricist for Elton John's Candle In The Wind.

The title of the book, which Taupin interpreted as a metaphor for a life cut short too soon, served as inspiration, he claimed. He added that the life of Russian author Solzhenitsyn, who was jailed for his political views, was the topic of the book and that it had interested him.

Elton John opted to rework the lyrics for Marilyn Monroe after Taupin presented them to him. Taupin expressed astonishment at John's choice but expressed admiration for the song's fresh rendition.

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