Stereogum

The Number Ones: Coldplay’s “Viva La Vida”

In The Number Ones, I'm reviewing every single #1 single in the history of the Billboard Hot 100, starting with the chart's beginning, in 1958, and working my way up into the present. Coldplay have ...
American Songwriter

The Mexican Artist Who Inspired Coldplay’s Song About the French Revolution: “Viva La Vida”

When the 21st century came around and serialized pop music was the new primary genre, protest songs seemingly became a thing of the past. Now, of course, there were still artists out there writing ...
Los Angeles Times

Ricky Martin and ‘Livin’ La Vida Loca’ ushered in pop’s ‘Latin explosion’ in 1999. Too bad it wasn’t real.

Ricky Martin knew “Livin’ La Vida Loca” would be an instant hit when producer Desmond Child and songwriter (and fellow Menudo alum) Robi “Draco” Rosa brought him a demo of the track. The Puerto Rican ...
Chicago Sun-Times

‘Livin’ La Vida Loca,’ ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ among songs added to National Recording Registry

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Reuters

"Viva la Vida" wins Grammy for song of the year

LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - The Coldplay tune "Viva la Vida" won the Grammy for song of the year on Sunday. The prize goes to the songwriters, in this case the members of Coldplay. The other nominated ...