Elton John's Diana tribute "Candle in the Wind 1997" sold 3.4 million US copies in week one. How many has it sold worldwide altogether?

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"Candle in the Wind 1997" has sold about 33 million copies worldwide, the most of any physical single since the UK and US charts began in the 1950s. It spent 14 straight weeks at number one in America. In Britain it has sold 4.94 million copies, more than any other single ever released there.

The best-selling physical single since charts began is Elton John's tribute to Princess Diana. It has sold 33 million copies.

Source: Guinness World Records / Billboard · checked 2009