Coldplay - Yellow (2000)
" Yellow " is a song by British band Coldplay. The band wrote the song and co-produced it with British record producer Ken Nelson for their debut album, Parachutes (2000). The song's lyrics are a reference to band vocalist Chris Martin's unrequited love. The song was recorded in March 2000, and released in June that same year as the second single from Parachutes, following " Shiver ", and the lead single in the United States. The single reached number four in the UK Singles Chart, giving the band their first top-five hit in the United Kingdom. Helped by heavy rotation and usage in promotions, the song thrust the band into massive popularity. " Yellow " has since been covered by various recording artists worldwide, and remains one of the band's most popular songs. Read more about the song