
Aug 22, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Aug 22, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Coldplay paid tribute to Taylor Swift during their recent concert in Vienna by performing Love Story. The band’s frontman, Chris Martin, was joined onstage by Maggie Rogers at Austria’s Ernst Happel Stadium. Their cover left Swifties emotional as the 34-year-old songstress was scheduled to perform at the same venue just two weeks before the Eras Tour was canceled in the European country.
The American rock band delighted its audience with their exciting rendition of Swift’s 2008 hit song. In a video clip of the performance shared on Upon realizing the song, fans erupted into loud cheers.
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Coldplay’s cover of the Blank Space hitmaker’s iconic song comes just two weeks following the cancellation of Era’s Tour in Vienna after authorities unfolded a terror attack planned to take place during Swift’s concerts. “With confirmation from the government officials of a planned terrorist attack … we have no choice but to cancel the three scheduled shows for everyone’s safety,” a statement shared on social media read.
As Swift was slated for a three-day stop in the city, the Austrians were left devastated. However, Martin’s cover brought some respite to Swifties, who are now thanking the 47-year-old for his cover. “Awesome and appreciated by those who missed out,” wrote one fan in response to the video clip shared by an exact same stadium she was supposed to perform at.”
A second fan wrote, “Very cool. You could hear the Swifties in the crowd scream by the third note on his guitar…. How do they do that?” Meanwhile, a third noted, “I’ve ALWAYS loved Chris Martin but I can’t believe he dedicated yet another song to her and ITS HER OWN THIS TIME this makes me cry, I really hope she sees this!”