Candle in the Wind' (4 letters) The crossword solutions for the term ELTON JOHN TITLE are SIR and 'Candle in the Wind'. SIR Elton John is a British singer-songwriter who has been active since the 1960s. He is one of the most successful musicians of all time, having sold over 300 million records worldwide. 'Candle in the Wind' is one of his most famous songs, released in 1973 as a tribute to Marilyn Monroe. It was re-released in 1997 as a tribute to Princess Diana, becoming the fastest-selling single in UK chart history.