.

Coldplay Match Beatles

05/02/05
.
(Xfm) Incredibly, Coldplay have become the first British band since The Beatles (way back in 1968) to have a new single debut in the United States Billboard Top Ten.

Surprisingly, the last time a British band entered the US Billboard chart in the Top 10, was 37 years ago when The Beatles' �Hey Jude' went in at number ten. Despite having a plethora of number one singles, the track was the only one of The Beatles' releases ever to go straight into the Top 10.

Now Coldplay have shattered that record, with their new single �Speed of Sound' which looks as if it will enter the chart at Number 8. [see full story for more] - Click here for the Full Story

Note: The preceding story is a summery of the full story published by Xfm, if it was followed by a message to see the full story. To read the entire story click on the link following the story.

Additionally, if you wish to comment on this story, please use the Fan Speak area below.

The links provided below will link you to related articles, a CD store for preview and purchase of related music, as well as premium tickets (where applicable.)

Click here to return to the full Day in Rock report for 05/02/05

Related News

Related Music



tell a friend about this article

know of a news item we should cover?

antiMUSIC News featured on RockNews.info and Google News

.