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You thought you might be a ghost

“42“ is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The song, divided into three parts, does not have a chorus. The first part is a ballad with piano and strings, which then transforms into an uptempo rock arrangement with a guitar solo. Finally, the song ends with a multi-instrumental part. A live version of “42“ was featured on the band's 2009 live album LeftRightLeftRightLeft. The title is the second Coldplay title referencing Douglas Adams' Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Ga… read more
“42“ is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Frie… read more
“42“ is a song by British rock band Coldplay. It was written by all members of the band for their fourth album Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends. The song, divided into three par… read more

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Coldplay is a British alternative rock and britpop band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer Will Champion and creative director Phil Harvey. They met at University College London and began playing music together from 1996 to 1998, initially calling themselves Starfish. Coldplay's music incorporates elements of soft rock, pop rock, piano rock, and post-britpop. After independently releasing an extended play, Safety (1998), Coldplay signed with Parlophone in 1999. The band's debu… read more
Coldplay is a British alternative rock and britpop band formed in London in 1997. They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer … read more
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