Candle In The Wind [Acoustic Mix]

[BiteUrLip]

Music: Elton John

Lyrics: Bernie Taupin

Goodbye Norma Jean

Though I never knew you at all

You had the grace to hold yourself

While those around you crawled

They crawled out of the woodwork

And they whispered into your brain

They set you on the treadmill

And they made you change your name


chorus:


And it seems to me you lived your life

Like a candle in the wind

Never knowing who to cling to

When the rain set in

And I would have liked to have known you

But I was just a kid

Your candle burned out long before

Your legend ever did


Loneliness was tough

The toughest role you ever played

Hollywood created a superstar

And pain was the price you paid

Even when you died

Oh the press still hounded you

All the papers had to say

Was that Marilyn was found in the nude


(repeat chorus)


Goodbye Norma Jean

Though I never knew you at all

You had the grace to hold yourself

While those around you crawled

Goodbye Norma Jean

From the young man in the 22nd row

Who sees you as something more than sexual

More than just our Marilyn Monroe


(repeat chorus)

[BiteUrLip]

Great version! I'm not sure if I like this even more than the original band version.

5 stars.

[dougs]

"Candle in the Wind" Acoustic Mix from GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD - 30th Anniversary Edition and from ELTON JOHN REMIXED:

In 2003, a 30th anniversary edition of GOODBYE YELLOW BRICK ROAD appeared with this new acoustic version of "Candle in the Wind" as a bonus track.  Shortly after, a 5-song EP of Elton songs was remixed; two versions of "Are You Ready For Love?" and one of "Rocket Man" and "Song For Guy" and this acoustic-only mix of "Candle in the Wind."  This "Candle in the Wind" mix has only Elton's lead vocal, Davey's acoustic guitar, and Nigel, Dee, and Davey on backing vocals.  Remix producer Greg Penny removed all other instruments and also removed the double-tracking of Elton's lead vocal.

This acoustic version is quite beautiful.  "Candle in the Wind" excels with full band, piano-only, and with this acoustic guitar-only version.  The melody and lyric are so strong that it shines any which way.  Too bad that Elton didn't try it live this way at least once.  With just vocal and acoustic guitar there is a real intimacy.

Rating: 5 to 5 1/2 stars

Doug

[newloneranger]

There is something special with this version. Alot more personal.

5+ stars

[rocketman]

4 stars...I agree with DougS, I think this would make for an interesting live rendition. As it is, it's quite good on the Remixed disc, and I'd actually rate it at 4.25 stars.