‘Yellow’ was released as a single in the United Kingdom on 26 June 2000.
Category: Coldplay
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Released ‘Yellow’
In June 2000, they released the single ‘Yellow’, which reached number four on the UK Singles Chart.
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Released ‘Shiver’
‘Shiver’ was released in March 2000, peaking at number 35 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Started recording Parachutes
The recording of Parachutes took place between September 1999 and May 2000.
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First Glastonbury appearance
On 27 June 1999, Coldplay made their first appearance at the Glastonbury Festival in the New Bands Tent.
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Signed with Parlophone
The deal with Parlophone was signed at Trafalgar Square in April 1999, the same month ‘Brothers & Sisters’ was released.
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Signed short-term contract with Fierce Panda
A month later, they signed a short-term contract with Fierce Panda and re-recorded ‘Brothers & Sisters’.
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First unsigned act on Evening Session
On 3 January 1999, Coldplay became the first unsigned act to appear on Steve Lamacq’s Evening Session.
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Discovered at In the City showcase
In September 1998, Coldplay performed at Manchester’s In the City showcase, where they were discovered by A&R scout Debs Wild.
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Released Safety EP
After settling on the name Coldplay, they released the EP Safety in May, financed by Phil Harvey.