Song · Elton John
“Candle in the Wind” by Elton John
From the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)
“Candle in the Wind” by Elton John appears on 8 radio countdowns from 4 stations between 1991 and 2025. It was first released in 1973 on the album Goodbye Yellow Brick Road. Its best result is #94 on the Studio Brussel De Tijdloze 100 (1997). In the combined RockLists rankings it is #7,228 alternative song of all time.
8countdowns
4stations
#94best position
0#1 finishes
0top 10 finishes
1991–2025years charted
RockLists rankings
Alternative & Modern Rock
Classic Rock
All Rock Formats
All-time and decade countdowns
| Year | # | Station | Countdown | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 205 | WNEW-FM | WNEW Firecracker 500 (1991) | 500 |
| 1997 | 94 | Studio Brussel | Studio Brussel De Tijdloze 100 (1997) | 100 |
| 2021 | 738 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2021) | 1043 |
| 2022 | 207 | WMGK | WMGK Philly 500 (2022) | 500 |
| 2022 | 635 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2022) | 1043 |
| 2023 | 567 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2023) | 1043 |
| 2024 | 413 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2024) | 1043 |
| 2025 | 302 | Q104.3 | Q104.3 Top 1,043 Classic Rock Songs of All Time (2025) | 1043 |
Also listed as: Candle In The Wind.