Coldplay Covers Proclaimers' 'Sunshine on Leith' with Laura Mvula

Coldplay recently performed a cover of The Proclaimers' classic song 'Sunshine on Leith' for BBC Radio 2's Piano Room, which was led by Chris Martin and featured British singer Laura Mvula. Martin, who had only discovered the song three days prior, expressed his admiration for it, stating it 'blew me away' and captured the essence of musical quality over coolness. The performance, which closed their set, included other Coldplay hits such as 'Viva La Vida' and tracks from their latest album, 'Moon Music.' However, the cover received criticism from Hibernian FC fans, who felt Coldplay's rendition lacked the original's spirit and authenticity. Despite this, Martin emphasized the connection he felt while watching Hibs supporters sing the song in the terraces. Coldplay is gearing up for a busy summer, including a 10-night residency at Wembley Stadium.