May 3, 2005 • 1 min read

Coldplay debut in US top ten with Speed Of Sound

Coldplay's single 'Speed of Sound' enters the US singles chart at number eight, the first British band to debut in the top ten since The Beatles in 1968.

Crazy though it may seem, Coldplay's new single 'Speed of Sound' has entered the US singles chart at number 8, making them the first British band to debut in the top ten since The Beatles did it in 1968 with 'Hey Jude'. It's also the highest new entry since American Idol winner Fantasia went in at number one last

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'Speed of Sound' is released in the UK on 23 May followed by the release of new album X&Y on 6 Jun.

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