Coldplay Earns A Milestone New Hit With A Quarter-Century-Old Song

Forbes

3 days ago

Coldplay's catalog is stacked with hits, but the band's popularity extends far beyond those tunes chosen as singles. Even album cuts that were never pushed to radio can find a second life, and right now, 'Sparks' is enjoying its moment. In the middle of a historic tour, which has spawned multiple viral moments – including a kiss-cam controversy – the understated track becomes the group's latest chart win, and rises to a new high yet again.
'Sparks' Reaches the Top 40 for the First Time
This week, 'Sparks' climbs to No. 39 on the Official Singles chart. As it ascends, the tune breaks into the top 40 on the ranking of the most consumed cuts in the U.K. for the first time.
The track also improves to No. 80 on the Official Streaming list. 'Sparks' has only appeared on both tallies for little while – less than two months at most – and its momentum is still building.
Coldplay Lands Its Thirtieth Top 40 Hit
As it rises to No. 39, 'Sparks' becomes Coldplay's milestone thirtieth top 40 single in the U.K. The band first entered that tier on the main list of the most consumed songs in the country a quarter-century ago, when 'Shiver' debuted at No. 35 in 2000.
Three Coldplay Tracks Charting at Once
Alongside 'Sparks,' Coldplay keeps two other cuts on the U.K. rankings. 'Viva La Vida' and 'Yellow' both slip on the main singles list, but remain on a pair of charts each, largely thanks to streaming success. 'Yellow' also hits a milestone of its own, snagging its one-hundredth week on the Official Streaming chart.
'Viva La Vida' and 'Yellow' Fall Side-by-Side
Coincidentally, 'Viva La Vida' and 'Yellow' now sit next to one another on the Official Singles chart, landing at Nos. 97 and 98, respectively. 'Viva La Vida' celebrates 156 weeks on the all-consumption tally — exactly three years — which is not uncommon for albums, but remains a feat not seen very often for songs.