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Sir Elton Hercules John CH CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight; 25 March 1947) is an English singer, songwriter, pianist, and composer. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums. John has sold more than 300 million records, making him one of the world's best-selling music artists. He has more than fifty Top 40 hits, as well as seven consecutive number-one albums in the United States, 58 Billboard Top 40 singles, 27 Top 10 singles, four of which peaked at number two and nine of which reached number one. His tribute single "Candle in the Wind 1997", rewritten in dedication to Diana, Princess of Wales, sold over 33 million copies worldwide and is the best-selling single in the history of the UK and US singles charts. He has also produced records and occasionally acted in films. John owned Watford F.C. from 1976 to 1987 and from 1997 to 2002, and is an honorary life president of the club.
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'Remembering Diana' Royal fans compare Elton John Jubilee performance to Diana

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Elton John, 75, is known for his legendary performances and his pre-recorded appearance at the Platinum Jubilee concert did not disappoint.The singer performed Your Song with fans comparing the performance to what he did at Princess Diana's funeral in 1997.Elton performed at the Platinum Jubilee Party at the Palace in a pre-recorded performance.Prior to his performance, he paid tribute to the Queen, as he said: "Your majesty, congratulations on 70 amazing years as our ruling monarch."It's been an amazing journey for you and you've been such a big part of my life ever since I was a child up until the present day."I wanted to record something for you in a place that you would love."So, here we are in the red drawing room at Windsor Castle."I thought it would be the ideal place to pay tribute to your amazing reign and long may you reign, thank you."He then performed Your Song, with Twitter users rushing to the microblogging site to share comparisons to Elton's performance at Diana's funeral in 1997.Maxine_Musgrove said: "Anyone else got wet eyes right now, with Elton John singing My song and remembering Princess Diana??? #PlatinumPartyatthePalace."Priz_pri added: "Elton John....Prince William must be remembering his mother, Diana #PlatinumJubilee #PlatinumPartyatthePalace."Nurse_palmer commented: "Elton John oh goodness this concert.

My soul needed this.Thinking of Diana too.So sad she couldn’t be here #PlatinumJubilee."FizzyEvans said: "Elton John playing Diana's favourite song, this is really her day." (ic)MELANIE81227659 commented: "I don't know why but I keep thinking of Princess Diana.]"She would have enjoyed this concert.

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