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The Singles 1999–2006
''The Singles 1999–2006'' is the second box set compilation by British rock band Coldplay. Released on 26 March 2007 by Parlophone in the United Kingdom and Capitol Records in the United States, it features '' The Blue Room'' (1999) and all singles from their early years until '' X&Y'' (2005). The latter were accompanied by their respective B-sides and pressed on 7" vinyl contained in sleeves with the original artwork. A press for "What If", a promotional radio single in selected countries, was included as well. Background Following the launching of Coldplay's third album, '' X&Y'' (2005), ''Billboard'' reported the band were working with producer Brian Eno for its successor and aiming for a late 2007 release. On 31 January 2007, they announced ''The Singles 1999–2006'' would be released later that year in the United Kingdom, while a spokesperson for Capitol Records confirmed the box set would also be available in the United States, but did not disclosed the date. Additio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Coldplay
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, initially calling themselves Starfish. After independently releasing an extended play, ''Safety'' (1998), Coldplay signed with Parlophone in 1999. The band's debut album, ''Parachutes'' (2000), included their breakthrough single "Yellow" and received a Brit Award for British Album of the Year, a Grammy Award for Best Alternative Music Album and a Mercury Prize nomination. Their second album, ''A Rush of Blood to the Head'' (2002), won the same accolades and included "Clocks", which earned a Grammy Award for Record of the Year. In 2005, they released '' X&Y''; the album was marked by a troubled production and various delays, completing what the band considered a trilogy as wel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hitlisten
Hitlisten, also known as Tracklisten, is a Danish top 40 record chart that is updated every Thursday midnight on the website hitlisten.nu. The weekly Danish singles chart Track Top-40 combines the 40 best-selling tracks from legal music downloads and the sales of music singles on either CD or vinyl. The data are collected by Nielsen Music Control, who also compile the chart on behalf of IFPI (International Federation of the Phonographic Industry). 1965–1993: early IFPI charts This chart began in April 1965 as a monthly top 20 chart compiled by the Danish branch of the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI). It was published in several major Danish newspapers. Prior to that several Danish charts were compiled by competing newspapers. From April 1969 it went weekly after Denmark's Radio stopped publishing their weekly top 20 chart. From May 1973 to December 1978 singles and albums were presented on the same chart due to a request from Denmark's Radio fo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You Only Live Twice (song)
"You Only Live Twice", performed by Nancy Sinatra, is the theme song to the 1967 James Bond You Only Live Twice (film), film of the same name. The music was by veteran Bond film composer John Barry (composer), John Barry, with lyrics by Leslie Bricusse. The song is widely recognized for its striking opening bars, featuring a simple 2-bar theme in the high octaves of the violins and lush harmonies from French horns. It is considered by some to be among the best James Bond theme songs, and has become one of Nancy Sinatra's best known hits. Shortly after Barry's production, Sinatra's producer Lee Hazlewood released a more guitar-based single version. The song has been covered by many artists including Coldplay, Soft Cell, Björk and Shirley Bassey. In 1998, Robbie Williams re-recorded portions of the song (including the opening strings) for use in his UK number one single "Millennium (song), Millennium". Background James Bond veteran John Barry returned to the franchise to produce t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brothers & Sisters (song)
"Brothers & Sisters" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was released as their debut single by Fierce Panda Records in 26 April 1999, following the extended play ''Safety'' (1998). The single peaked at number 92 on the UK Singles Chart and 1,500 copies of its vinyl edition were issued in a special wrap-around picture sleeve. It was re-released as an extended play by Brash Records in 2002. Background Following the band's performance at the Camden Falcon in December 1998,'Brothers and Sisters' Liner Notes Fierce Panda Records founder Simon Williams was the first journalist to write about Coldplay and offered the band to release their debut single in his label through a short record deal. Recording and versions According to the single's liner notes, recording was completed in only four days and cost the band £400. The atmospheric sounds on the B-side track "Easy to Please" were created by setting up microphones on a wet road outside the studio. There are three versions of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Trouble (Coldplay Song)
"Trouble" is a song by British rock band Coldplay, for their debut album, ''Parachutes'' (2000). The band wrote and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson. The song's arrangement is built around the acoustic piano. It was released on 23 October 2000 as the album's third single, reaching number 10 on the UK Singles Chart and becoming the band's second top 10 single in the country. Although "Trouble" failed to chart in the United States, the music press deemed it almost as successful as its predecessor, "Yellow". Two different music videos were released: one for Europe and another for the United States, which is currently the only one available on the band's official YouTube channel. There is also an associated release titled ''Trouble – Norwegian Live EP'', which came out in the summer of 2001 and consisted of five tracks recorded live by the band at Rockefeller Music Hall in Oslo. It was released exclusively in Norway, being Coldplay's fourth EP and first l ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yellow (Coldplay Song)
"Yellow" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. The band wrote the song and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson for their debut album, ''Parachutes'' (2000). The song was recorded in March 2000 and released on 26 June that same year as the second UK single from ''Parachutes'', following "Shiver", and as the lead single in the United States. "Yellow" reached number four on the UK Singles Chart, giving Coldplay their first top-five hit in the United Kingdom. It was Coldplay's breakthrough hit internationally, reaching number one in Iceland, number five in Australia, number nine in Ireland and number 48 in the United States. Helped by heavy rotation and usage in advertising, the song thrust the band into popularity. "Yellow" has since been covered by various recording artists worldwide, and remains one of the band's most popular songs. Background and inspiration "Yellow" was written in Rockfield's Quadrangle studio near Monmouth in South Wales, where Co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shiver (Coldplay Song)
"Shiver" is a song by British rock band Coldplay. British record producer Ken Nelson and Coldplay produced the track for their debut album ''Parachutes''. Lead singer Chris Martin admitted that "Shiver" was written for a specific woman, from whom the media has generated several speculations. The song contains influences attributed to American singer-songwriter Jeff Buckley, whom Coldplay's early influences were drawn from. The song's lyrics are a reference to Martin's unrequited love. The song was released as the album's lead single in the United Kingdom and second in the United States following the single "Yellow". The single reached number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, and its critical reception has been generally positive. Production and composition "Shiver" was written two years before its release. Martin allegedly wrote the song while thinking of Australian singer-songwriter Natalie Imbruglia, the woman with whom he was linked at the time, but he later denied it was about ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Panic (Coldplay Song)
"Don't Panic" is a song by the British rock band Coldplay. Originally titled "Panic", the earliest known version of the song existed in 1998, performed live during the band's first gig in the same year. It had a different melody, and was included in the band's third EP, '' The Blue Room''. The track was reproduced by Coldplay and British producer Ken Nelson for the band's debut album, ''Parachutes''. Following their successful releases in 2000, Coldplay and their record label Parlophone thought there was enough exposure of the album in the United Kingdom. Thus, the decision of releasing a fourth single would be for regions that had not been overdosed by the hit singles "Yellow" and "Trouble". They settled on "Don't Panic", which at the time was an audience favourite. It was released in some European regions, and the United Kingdom only received a promo edition. The critical reception of the song was generally positive. Origins and production "Don't Panic" came into exist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Barry (composer)
John Barry Prendergast (3 November 1933 – 30 January 2011) was a British composer and conductor of film music. He composed the scores for eleven of the ''James Bond'' films between 1963 and 1987, as well as arranging and performing the "James Bond Theme" for the first film in the series, 1962's '' Dr. No''. He wrote the Grammy- and Academy Award-winning scores to the films ''Dances with Wolves'' and ''Out of Africa'', as well as the scores of ''The Scarlet Letter'', ''Chaplin'', '' The Cotton Club'', ''Game of Death'', ''The Tamarind Seed'', ''Mary, Queen of Scots'' and the theme for the television series ''The Persuaders!'', in a career spanning over 50 years. In 1999, he was appointed with an OBE for services to music. Born in York, Barry spent his early years working in cinemas owned by his father. During his national service with the British Army in Cyprus, Barry began performing as a musician after learning to play the trumpet. Upon completing his national service, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leslie Bricusse
Leslie Bricusse OBE (; 29 January 1931 – 19 October 2021) was a British composer, lyricist, and playwright who worked on theatre musicals and wrote theme music for films. He was best known for writing the music and lyrics for the films ''Doctor Dolittle'', ''Goodbye, Mr. Chips'', '' Scrooge'', ''Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory'', '' Tom and Jerry: The Movie'', the songs " Goldfinger", " You Only Live Twice", "Can You Read My Mind (Love Theme)" (with John Williams) from ''Superman'', and "Le Jazz Hot!" with Henry Mancini from ''Victor/Victoria''. Early life and education Born in Pinner, Middlesex, now the London Borough of Harrow. Bricusse was educated at University College School in London and then at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge. While at Cambridge, he was Secretary of Footlights between 1952 and 1953 and Footlights President during the following year. It was during his college drama career that he began working for Beatrice Lillie. Career In the 1960s and 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Chris Martin
Christopher Anthony John Martin (born 2 March 1977) is an English singer-songwriter and musician. He is best known as the lead vocalist, pianist, rhythm guitarist and co-founder of the rock band Coldplay. Born in Exeter, Devon, he went to University College London, where he formed the band with classmates Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman and Will Champion. They found worldwide fame with the release of the song "Yellow (Coldplay song), Yellow" in 2000, receiving acclaim for albums such as ''A Rush of Blood to the Head'' (2002), ''Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends'' (2008) and Coldplay discography, others. He won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards as part of the band. They have sold over 100 million albums worldwide as of 2021, making them the most successful group of the 21st century. Martin appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. Early life Martin was born on 2 March 1977 in Exeter, Devon, England, and is the oldest of fiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Will Champion
William Champion (born 31 July 1978) is an English musician and songwriter best known as the drummer and backing vocalist of the rock band Coldplay. Raised in Southampton, he learned various instruments during his childhood, being influenced by Bob Dylan, Tom Waits, Nick Cave and traditional Irish folk. His energetic drumming style is based on prioritizing the essential elements of a song and he is known to occasionally take lead vocals during live performances. Champion has a degree in anthropology at University College London, where he joined Coldplay with Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland and Guy Berryman. The group signed with Parlophone in 1999, finding global fame through the release of ''Parachutes'' (2000) and subsequent records. He won seven Grammy Awards and nine Brit Awards as part of Coldplay. The band have sold over 100 million albums worldwide as of 2021, making them the most successful group of the 21st century. Early life William Champion was born on 31 July 1978 in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
