Coldplay’s Surprise Hit Jumps To A New Peak — Again

Coldplay’s “Sparks” reaches a new peak of No. 36 on the U.K. Singles chart as streaming pushes the decades-old viral hit higher. LOS ANGELES, CA – FEBRUARY 13: English singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, record producer, and philanthropist Chris Martin of the British alternative rock band Coldplay plays on stage during a concert to promote their album “Parachutes” on February 13, 2001 at the Virgin Megastore on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Lester Cohen/Getty Images)

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Coldplay regularly lives on the Official Singles chart in the group’s home country of the United Kingdom with some of its most famous songs like “Yellow,” “Viva La Vida,” and “The Scientist.” In 2025, a seemingly long-forgotten cut, “Sparks,” became a surprise win for the Grammy-winning outfit. The tune went viral on social media, and that success translated to a massive increase in both streams and sales.

For several weeks now, “Sparks” has been on the rise in the U.K., and as it jumps up the most important songs tally again, the Coldplay cut reaches a new peak position.

Coldplay’s “Sparks” Hits a New High

On the Official Singles chart — which uses a methodology that combines both streaming activity and sales to determine the 100 most consumed songs in the U.K. — “Sparks” lifts from No. 39 to No. 36. The new smash makes it to that position eight weeks into its life on the competitive tally.

An Immediate Top 40 Success for Coldplay

“Sparks” debuted on the Official Singles chart in late June of this year. The song immediately became another top 40 success for Coldplay when it launched at No. 40. Since then, the track has risen and fallen, but not dramatically at any point. This turn is the second in a row in which “Sparks” has hit a new high.

“Sparks” Reaches an All-Time High on the Streaming Roster

While “Sparks” is selling better than it has in years, plays on platforms like Spotify, Apple Music, and other competitors is playing the main role in sending the track upward. On the Official Singles Streaming chart, “Sparks” jumps five spots to No. 75. A month into its time on the streaming-only roster, the viral tune sets a new high point.

“Yellow” and “Viva La Vida”

Coldplay claims a trio of wins on the Official Singles chart this frame. “Yellow” improves from No. 98 to No. 91, while “Viva La Vida” dips two spaces from No. 97 to No. 99, and barely holds on. The Official Charts Company developed a rule several years ago that states that all musical acts can only claim three successes at one time as a lead figure.

Both “Yellow” and “Viva La Vida” join “Sparks” on the Official Singles Streaming chart, as does “The Scientist.” That latter track can often be found on the Official Singles roster, but since “Sparks” is on the rise, there’s no room for “The Scientist” this week.