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"Viva La Vida" by Coldplay
Coldplay's "Viva la Vida," released on May 25, 2008, is an epic anthem that witnessed the band make a gigantic leap and become one of the most legendary songs in the 21st century. Its greatness lies in its orchestral mastery and a one-of-a-kind narrative that captivated everyone across the globe. The song's title, a Spanish rendering of "long live life," was borrowed from one of the works of the Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. But the words describe an overthrown monarch looking back on the good old days when he "used to rule the world." Historical and religious references to King Louis XVI and the French Revolution in the song create an atmosphere both of great triumph and great loss. The distinct sound of the song, built on a repeat string section and digitally processed piano, was new for Coldplay, who had been guitar-based until then, and was part of the album's experimental production by Brian Eno. "Viva la Vida" became iconic because it was the first to be an avant-garde commercial and critical success. It was the band's first Coldplay single to reach number one on charts in both the United Kingdom and the United States and won the 2009 Grammy Award for Song of the Year. The song's sweeping themes of power, loss, and death combined with its sing-along, arena-filling chorus have established it as a concert anthem and favorite go-to tune to be employed in movie and television show soundtracks. Its ability to tell a compelling story with a fresh and lively sound cemented its place as a landmark song in modern music history.








Go Your Own Way
“Go Your Own Way” by Fleetwood Mac was the first single off their mega-hit album, RumoursIt was released in 1976 and was the band’s first top 10 hit, peaking at #10 for two weeks and spending 11 weeks in the top 40.  It was recorded over a period of four months in three different studios.  As with many of the songs on the album, the lyrics focus on the relationships in the band.  This one is about the breakup of Lindsay Buckingham and Stevie Nicks. Ironically, Buckingham sings lead vocals with Nicks performing backup vocals .

The song is one of the most popular and well known songs by the band, and is often listed on critics’ lists of top songs of all time.  Mick Fleetwood, the band's drummer, considers it one of his favorite songs to play.  The song was nominated for a Grammy, but did not win.   The Rumours album is one of the best selling of all time and features many other hits, such as “Dreams”, “Don’t Stop'” and “You Make Lovin’ Fun”.  It sold over 10 million copies in just its first month. “Go Your Own Way” remains one of the most popular songs among fans.

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