Coldplay Giving Away Live Album

Coldplay Giving Away Live Album

Joe Satriani Sues Coldplay Over "Viva La Vida", Alleges Copy Of "If I Could Fly"

“Joe Satriani, known for his instrumental compositions, alleges Coldplay’s song ‘Viva la Vida’ had ‘copied and incorporated substantial original portions’ from his own track ‘If I Could Fly’ recorded on an album released in 2004.

Satriani’s lawsuit demands damages and ‘any and all profits’ related to the alleged copyright infringement.” [Link]

Video comparing “Viva La Vida” and “If I Could Fly”:

Brits Coldplay, Leona Lewis Top iTunes Sales For 2008

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“Coldplay’s Viva la Vida was the best-selling album on iTunes for 2008, the music downloading service has announced. The album featuring frontman Chris Martin (a.k.a. Mr. Gwyneth Paltrow) has sold more than 2 million copies since being released in June – and has sold more than 500,000 digitally, the Associated Press reports. Another Brit, Leona Lewis, claimed the year’s top-selling single with her addictively catchy hit ‘Bleeding Love.’ ” [Link]