Tuesday, October 7,1997
The University Daily Kansan
Section A·Page 3
'Candle' burning up the charts
Diana tribute song setting sales records throughout world
By Ann Premer apremer@kansan.com Kansan staff writer
Elton John's single "Candle in the Wind 1997," a tribute to Princess Diana, is breaking sales records around the world, across the country and in Lawrence.
"It's a flat-out phenomenon," Schwarz said.
Stacie Schwarz, manager of Hastings Books, Music & Video, in Southwest Plaza, said that the store had sold 367 compact disc singles of "Candle in the Wind 1997" and that the song had sold more copies than any other in the store.
Rocket Records and A&M Associated Labels announced Thursday that 26 million copies of the single had been shipped around the world, making it the second biggest-selling single in history only two weeks after its release. Bing Crosby's "White Christmas" is the No. 1-selling album of all time.
She said that Leann Rimes single "How Do I Live" was second in sales since the release of
"Candie in the Wind 1997." The store has sold only 20 copies in the last two weeks, she said.
"In one way I think it's ridiculous, but the proceeds are going to a good cause." Friz said.
Music 4 Less, 1 Riverfront Plaza, has sold more than 100 copies and has more on order, said Greg Friz, assistant manager.
Schwarz said the store had 1,000 copies of "Candle in the Wind 1997" in stock.
All of Elton John's royalties and the record company's profits
"It obviously struck the emotions of people, and they felt that this was an outlet for them."
"It obviously struck the emotions of people, and they felt that this was an outlet for them," Richardson said.
SuperTarget employee Dan Richardson Diana: Elton John's tribute song to her a success globally
said that the store, located at 3201 Iowa St., had sold 300 copies of the single.
Dan Richardson
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The song was originally written about the life of Marilyn Monroe.
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Brian Flink, Derby senior and Hastings employee, said, "One song is about a drug addict actress who sleeps with the president, and the other is for a humanitarian, and no one seems to care."
Dillons, which has three grocery stores in Lawrence, also decided to carry the single. It has sold out at all three stores.
Flink said that the new version was not that different from the original "Candle in the Wind."
"It's not common for us to sell CDs," said Bob Weigel, manager of Dillons. 3000 W. Sixth St.
He said that the store had sold about 600 copies.
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