Elton John record due soon

The Elton John single dedicated to Diana, Princess of Wales, is expected to be released in Ireland on Monday

The Elton John single dedicated to Diana, Princess of Wales, is expected to be released in Ireland on Monday. A spokeswoman for Polygram Ireland, said the song will be called Candle in the Wind 1997 to distinguish it from the original recording.

"The record is in production and everything in people's power is being done to have it released on Monday," said the spokesman.

All the proceeds, including publishers' rights, will go to the Diana charity memorial fund.

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