• • Daniel Green • • singles chronology ' (2011) ' Paradise' (2011) ' (2012) Music video on ' Paradise' is a song by the British band. The song was released on 12 September 2011 as the second single from their fifth album,. The song received its radio debut at 7:50 a.m. On () on 12 September 2011. According to Coldplay's official website, the single was not initially chart eligible in the, because it was available on iTunes as an 'instant grat' (immediate download) when pre-ordering the album. Following the release of the album on 30 October 2011, the song became chart eligible in the UK and entered the at number 14, before taking the number 1 spot on its tenth week, becoming the band's second number-one single after ' in 2008.

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The song was met with positive reviews, and was the best selling rock song of 2011 in the United Kingdom, selling 410,000 copies. On 30 November, the song was nominated for a, in the category. On 12 February 2012, Coldplay performed 'Paradise' live at the RE, along with '. At the on 6 September, the song won the award for. Following the 2012 on, the song was featured in a yearly finale montage on CBC recapping the Stanley Cup Playoffs as well as British and American television advertisements and trailers for the winning film which was nominated for 11 Academy Awards. Contents • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Background [ ] In 2010, the producers of reality show originally approached to write a winner's song for the of the show in 2010. 'Paradise' was originally conceived by Martin as a response to the show's request, but drummer insisted that the song be included on.

Personnel [ ] • – lead and backing vocals, piano • – guitar • – keyboard bass • – drums, backing vocals • – synthesizers • – strings Critical reception [ ] The song was met with positive reviews from the majority of music critics. Gave a positive review calling the track 'another slice of hug-warm ecstasy' and gave praise to the 'boiling strings, rattling synthesizers, and bass-heavy-beats' saying 'it shows they know how to bring a few new tricks to the table'.

Both and offered similar praise, and also noted that it was another step in the right direction. Altsounds.com gave a similar review remarking that there are 'Drums that you would expect in a song and melodies you would expect from a band like and the 'oohs' from is what you first hear.

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That is, of course, until Chris Martin's vocals come into play and there is no doubt in your mind that this is Coldplay. A wonderful chorus of 'para-para-paradise' reminds you just how good they really are.