Release of ‘Shiver’

After releasing two EPs without a hit song, Coldplay had their first Top 40 hit with the lead single from Parachutes , ” Shiver “, which was released in March 2000, the same week Coldplay played The Forum in Tunbridge Wells supporting the band Terris as part of the NME Premier Tour. “Shiver” peaked at the number 35 position on the UK Singles Chart . June 2000 was a pivotal moment in Coldplay’s history; they embarked on their first headlining tour, including a performance at the Glastonbury Festival . They also released the single ” Yellow “; it was Coldplay’s first release to reach the top five and rose to number four on the UK Singles Chart. The minimalistic music video for “Yellow” was filmed at Studland Bay in Dorset and featured Martin singing the song in one continuous shot as he walked along the beach. “Yellow” and “Shiver” were initially released as EPs in the spring of 2000. “Yellow” was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2000. In the United States, it was released as the lead single from the then-untitled debut album. In October 2000, the track was sent to American college and alternative radio outlets.