Global InformationList of cover versions of Coldplay songs information
British rock band Coldplay have been covered by numerous musicians worldwide since their rise to fame with Parachutes (2000) and subsequent albums. According to the BBC, they are the most covered group in the history of Live Lounge, a segment from Radio 1 during which artists usually perform songs from their peers.[1] Moreover, publications including Billboard,[2] Bustle,[3] and Stereogum have all conceived listicles ranking the best new versions of songs written by the band.[4] These covers encompass several languages, such as Chinese ("Yellow" by Katherine Ho),[5] French ("The Scientist" by Diane Tell),[6] and Hindi ("Paradise" by Anmol Malik),[7] while distinct genres can be found in the Piano Guys,[8] and Mark Ronson.[9]
Some renditions have also achieved notability on their own, as Darin's "Viva la Vida" reached number one in the Swedish Singles Chart,[10] whereas Glee's "Fix You" entered the American,[11] Australian,[12] British,[13] and Canadian rankings.[14] In 2011, Willie Nelson covered "The Scientist" for Chipotle's Back to the Start campaign, which promoted sustainable farming practices.[15] NME praised his version for having a previously unheard "terse fragility".[16] Similarly, The Telegraph described it as a "stately country lament" and claimed he "travels emotionally to places the original only hinted at".[17] During the following year, Nelson scored wins at ceremonies such as the Clio Awards,[18] D&AD Awards,[19] and London International Awards for his cover.[a]
- ^ "The 10 Most-Covered Artists in the Live Lounge". BBC Music. 2 September 2015. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "6 Best Coldplay Covers: BTS, Ed Sheeran, Sam Smith & More". Billboard. 10 March 2021. Archived from the original on 16 January 2022. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- ^ "Best Covers of Fix You by Coldplay". Bustle. 7 June 2015. Archived from the original on 22 May 2023. Retrieved 22 May 2023.
- ^ "The 10 Best Coldplay Covers". Stereogum. 26 October 2011. Archived from the original on 26 January 2021. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
- ^ "Crazy Rich Asians: Read the Letter That Convinced Coldplay to Allow Yellow in the Movie". The Hollywood Reporter. 19 August 2018. Archived from the original on 6 January 2022. Retrieved 6 January 2022.
- ^ "Toujours au Firmament Diane Tell Enchante le Public" [Still in the Firmament Diane Tell Enchants the Public]. La Nouvelle République (in French). 14 February 2020. Archived from the original on 26 March 2024. Retrieved 26 March 2024.
- ^ "This Version of Coldplay's Paradise by Anmol Malik is Becoming a Rage". India Today. 6 October 2015. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Balancing Classic and Contemporary: The Piano Guys". The Gateway. 1 December 2019. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Mark Ronson – Version". IGN. 11 July 2007. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023. Retrieved 25 May 2023.
- ^ "Darin – Viva la Vida (Song)". Swedish Charts. 16 October 2009. Archived from the original on 18 May 2023. Retrieved 18 May 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Hot 100 – Week of October 22, 2011". Billboard. 2011. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "ARIA Top 100 Singles – Week Commencing 17th October 2011" (PDF). ARIA Charts. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on 10 November 2011. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Chart Log UK: New Entries Update (Week 40)". Zobbel. 15 October 2011. Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Billboard Canadian Hot 100 – Week of October 22, 2011". Billboard. 2011. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Willie Nelson Covers Coldplay for Chipotle Ad Endorsing Sustainable Farming". Billboard. 9 January 2011. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Willie Nelson – Heroes". NME. 15 May 2012. Archived from the original on 5 May 2023. Retrieved 5 May 2023.
- ^ "Willie Nelson, Heroes, Review". The Telegraph. 11 May 2012. Archived from the original on 26 May 2023. Retrieved 26 May 2023.
- ^ "Chipotle – Back to the Start | Film (Music Adapted)". Clio Awards. 2012. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Back to the Start | Credits, Use of Music for Film Advertising". D&AD. 2012. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "Dew Gibbons Leads UK Field at London International Awards". Design Week. 21 November 2007. Archived from the original on 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- "2012 Winners & Finalists: Grand LIA Winner – Back to the Start, Chipotle". London International Awards. 2012. Archived from the original on 22 November 2022. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
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