“Yellow” was originally released as the second single from Coldplay’s debut album Parachutes in 2000. It became the band’s breakout hit and helped thrust them into popularity, despite only peaking at No. 48 in the US and reaching No. 4 in the UK.

“Yellow” is the British band’s fifth song to reach one billion views on YouTube, following in the footsteps of “Paradise”, “Adventure of a Lifetime”, “The Scientist”, and “Hymn for the Weekend” ft. Beyoncé.

The song’s minimalistic music video remains as iconic as the song itself and features one continuous shot with no cuts. It shows the band’s frontman Chris Martin singing the song while walking along the beach in slow motion.

The legacy of this song has been cemented by its frequent usage in popular culture, in addition to countless covers and samples, including Lizzo’s “Coldplay” from her album Special.

“Yellow” remains one of Coldplay’s signature hits and it made it to multiple lists of the best songs of the 21st century, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of “Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll”.

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Sia set the record after the visual for her hit single “Elastic Heart” officially surpassed one billion views on YouTube this week. It was just a matter of time before this moment came, because this song was destined for greatness from the get to.

“Elastic Heart” first caught everyone eye after it was released as one of the singles on the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. It later got everyone talking thanks to polarizing music video starring Sia’s muse Maddie Ziegler and actor Shia LaBeouf, which quickly became the eighth most viewed music video of 2015.

“Elastic Heart” helped Sia cross the finish line, but it isn’t her only video in Billion Views Club. “Chandelier”, “Cheap Thrills” ft. Sean Paul, “Titanium” ft. David Guetta and “Dusk Till Dawn” ft. Zayn also crossed the coveted number. Same goes for “Diamonds” by Rihanna, which was written by Sia.

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“Yellow” was originally released as the second single from Coldplay’s debut album Parachutes in 2000. It became the band’s breakout hit and helped thrust them into popularity, despite only peaking at No. 48 in the US and reaching No. 4 in the UK.

“Yellow” is the British band’s fifth song to reach one billion views on YouTube, following in the footsteps of “Paradise”, “Adventure of a Lifetime”, “The Scientist”, and “Hymn for the Weekend” ft. Beyoncé.

The song’s minimalistic music video remains as iconic as the song itself and features one continuous shot with no cuts. It shows the band’s frontman Chris Martin singing the song while walking along the beach in slow motion.

The legacy of this song has been cemented by its frequent usage in popular culture, in addition to countless covers and samples, including Lizzo’s “Coldplay” from her album Special.

“Yellow” remains one of Coldplay’s signature hits and it made it to multiple lists of the best songs of the 21st century, including Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s list of “Songs That Shaped Rock and Roll”.

The post Coldplay’s “Yellow” Becomes Their Fifth Song in YouTube’s Billion Views Club appeared first on Hot Pop Today.

Sia set the record after the visual for her hit single “Elastic Heart” officially surpassed one billion views on YouTube this week. It was just a matter of time before this moment came, because this song was destined for greatness from the get to.

“Elastic Heart” first caught everyone eye after it was released as one of the singles on the soundtrack for The Hunger Games: Catching Fire. It later got everyone talking thanks to polarizing music video starring Sia’s muse Maddie Ziegler and actor Shia LaBeouf, which quickly became the eighth most viewed music video of 2015.

“Elastic Heart” helped Sia cross the finish line, but it isn’t her only video in Billion Views Club. “Chandelier”, “Cheap Thrills” ft. Sean Paul, “Titanium” ft. David Guetta and “Dusk Till Dawn” ft. Zayn also crossed the coveted number. Same goes for “Diamonds” by Rihanna, which was written by Sia.

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