Elton John to release song for charities

Elton John has recorded the Goodbye England's Rose version of Candle in the Wind which he sang at the funeral and hopes its sales…

Elton John has recorded the Goodbye England's Rose version of Candle in the Wind which he sang at the funeral and hopes its sales will raise £10 million for charities favoured by Princess Diana.

"The record will be out on Saturday or Monday [next]. I just thought people might want a reminder of yesterday. We could raise a substantial amount of money for the Princess's Foundation - I hope between £5-£10 million," he said yesterday.

Meanwhile, Chris De Burgh says he has also recorded a musical tribute to Diana, based around the thought that since her death there is "a new star in heaven tonight".

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