"Candle in the Wind," the 1997 version, was a remake Elton John did of an earlier song of his with the same title. This time lyrics were changed to honor the passing of Princess Di. To date, this version is the best-selling single of all time, having amassed over 37 million sales.
With over 30 million sales, "White Christmas" is in the second spot. This classic by Bing Crosby is the only holiday song appearing on the list, and has been reissued on a number of albums and compilations over the years.
This is the song that Bill Haley & His Comets are most known for, and it has sold 17 million copies to date. It is one of the songs most often associated with the beginnings of rock 'n' roll and was featured in the movie "Blackboard Jungle" as well as the opening titles for the hit TV series, "Happy Days."
Selling over 12 million copies, "I Want to Hold Your Hand" is the Beatles' best-selling song and was one of the songs that helped them hit it big in America.
"Hey Jude" is the piano-driven ballad written by Paul McCartney and performed with the Beatles. A song about John Lennon's son, Julian, this sing-along song has sold over 10 million copies.
The 1960 composition, "It's Now or Never," performed by Elvis Presley is the King's best-selling song, beating out "Hound Dog." This song sold over 10 million copies.
Also selling 10 million copies is Whitney Houston's biggest hit, "I Will Always Love You." This song was also included in the 1990s hit movie, "The Bodyguard," which Houston also appeared in. As well, this was a song originally done by Dolly Parton in 1974.
The only other Elvis song on the top-10 list, "Hound Dog" sold over 9 million copies. It was released in 1956 and was originally recorded by Big Mama Thornton three years earlier.
Released the year after Elvis's "Hound Dog," Paul Anka's "Diana" has sold more than 9 million copies. Written when he was just 15, this song was, at its release, the best-selling single of all time in the United Kingdom.
The 1960s group The Monkees made it onto the list with their song "I'm a Believer." To date it has sold over 8 million copies and spawned numerous cover versions.
Also selling over 8 million copies is Bryan Adams's biggest hit, "(Everything I Do) I Do It For You," which was released in 1991, making it the third top-10 selling song that was released in the 1990s, along with the songs by Elton John and Whitney Houston.