Following Elton John’s performance at Diana's funeral—watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people —all proceeds from the single were donated to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund . Other Major Number 1 Hits of 1997
While many hits topped the charts throughout 1997, Elton John's reworked ballad dominated the year-end rankings.
It sold over 33 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US charts since their inception in the 1950s.
The song also holds the distinction of being the only song ever to be certified Diamond by the RIAA purely for digital sales (later in its lifecycle) and physical sales combined, highlighting its cross-generational appeal.
by Elton John
Following Elton John’s performance at Diana's funeral—watched by an estimated 2.5 billion people —all proceeds from the single were donated to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund . Other Major Number 1 Hits of 1997
While many hits topped the charts throughout 1997, Elton John's reworked ballad dominated the year-end rankings. number 1 song 1997
It sold over 33 million copies worldwide, becoming the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US charts since their inception in the 1950s. number 1 song 1997
The song also holds the distinction of being the only song ever to be certified Diamond by the RIAA purely for digital sales (later in its lifecycle) and physical sales combined, highlighting its cross-generational appeal. number 1 song 1997
by Elton John