Coldplay’s Chris Martin Surprised to Discover Edinburgh’s The Proclaimers
Chris Martin of Coldplay just discovered The Proclaimers and covered their song during a recent performance, surprising fans everywhere.
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Edinburgh: Chris Martin and Coldplay have just discovered The Proclaimers. This news surprised many fans. They even covered the duo’s song “Sunshine on Leith” during a recent performance.
Coldplay kicked off Radio 2’s Piano Room month. They started with classics like “Viva La Vida” and “All My Love.” But it was their cover that really caught attention.
The Proclaimers’ song is a favorite among Hibernian fans. Surprisingly, Chris and their Scottish bassist Guy Berryman had never heard it before.
Chris shared that he was “blown away” after hearing the song just days before performing it. He loved watching Hibernian fans sing it passionately.
He mentioned, “There’s a whole other world of music behind that song.” He praised The Proclaimers for their quality and soul, saying they make more sense than ever.
Fans reacted positively on social media. One said, “Still one of the best songs from Scotland. Very decent cover too.”
Another fan expressed excitement, saying, “Wow, I’m blown away, go on Coldplay!” Many were surprised Guy had never heard the song before.