Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall

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Swedish singer Robyn covered the song in July 2011. [22] The Swedish House Mafia played their remix during many of their shows during 2011 and 2012; the remix was well received by most critics and fans. It was included on the Swedish House Mafia's album, Until Now , with the artist's name listed as 'Coldplay vs. Swedish House Mafia' with the title as in the original, rather than putting on a remix credit. The song has also been remixed by Swedish DJ Avicii.

Track listing

"Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"
Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall.jpg
Single by Coldplay
from the album Mylo Xyloto
B-side
Released3 June 2011 (2011-06-03)
Genre Arena rock [1]
Length
  • 4:01 (album version)
  • 4:03 (single version)
Label Parlophone
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
Coldplay singles chronology
"Christmas Lights"
(2010)
"Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"
(2011)
"Paradise"
(2011)
EP cover
Coldplay - Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall EP.JPG
Digital download [23] [24]
No.TitleLength
1."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"4:03
CD single [25] / 7" vinyl [26]
No.TitleLength
1."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"4:03
2."Major Minus"3:30
Digital download – EP [27]
No.TitleLength
1."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"4:03
2."Major Minus"3:30
3."Moving to Mars"4:19
Digital download - live version [28]
No.TitleLength
1."Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" (Live from Glastonbury, 2011)4:38

Credits and personnel

Source: [30]

Charts and certifications

Release history

Release dates for "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"
RegionDateFormatLabel
United States [24] 3 June 2011 Digital download Parlophone
United Kingdom [23] 5 June 2011
United States [89] [90] [91] 13 June 2011 Modern rock radio Capitol Records
20 June 2011 Hot adult contemporary radio
21 June 2011 Contemporary hit radio
Worldwide [92] 27 June 2011Digital download bundleParlophone
United Kingdom [92] Compact disc
7"
France [93] 4 July 2011Compact disc EMI

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