Chris Martin “Viva la Vida” (Acoustic) on the Howard Stern Show (2016) 

You don’t have to like Coldplay, but this is a world class performer

“Our drummer Will sings this next bit but I’ll try.” *MURDERS* *IT*

“Our drummer sings this bit but I’ll give it a go...” SINGS IT FLAWLESSLY pure talent.

his guitar strumming so pure clean 😮

Chris Martin is a true musician. How he sounds the same even in live and his guitar strumming is so good to listen.

He look like a human version of Mark Zuckerberg.

The strum pattern he maintains to perfect rhythm is beautiful and difficult. If you don’t play you have no idea. And singing on top of it.

He's so unbelievably fucking amazing I dont understand how anyone can be so effortlessly talented and humble and speak with such humility

Again Howard is a legend because of how he speaks to musicians. Nothing but admiration, respect, and solid questions.

"Our drummer Will sings this part, it's hard but I'll try" Me: HOLY SHIT DUDE!

Such a pleasure to live in a time where Coldplay, and Chris Martin exists. My favorite band.

One of the best voices I've ever heard sheezus

Chris's voice is so clean.

Christ Martin has the sweetest vibe he’s like a kid

This gotta be one of the best songs ever written

He seems like such a humble dude.

That is a person doing what they’re meant to be doing in this existence. Period.

The sound engineer deserves massive credit here too. It's almost like a full studio version, at least to my ears.

" you want me to carry on" " dude, fuck yeah, play the whole song "

The smile when he crushed that performance made my day

when Chris said "very simple", he ended up creating the best version for this song

His acoustic tone is amazing. His voice is amazing. His lyrics are amazing.

One of the best written and arranged songs ever! ❤

There’s something extremely wholesome about Chris Martin

What I love about Chris is that he’s not performing, he’s just showing his friend a cool little thing. I wish that’s how all my auditions would go.

"Keep going, I'm with ya. Don't be afraid." Howard always knows the right thing to say at the right moment. That was a very sweet moment.

Masterpiece is a masterpiece, either by an acoustic guitar or by a full band. And Chris Martin is one of the best frontman in the world today.

Benedict Cumberbatch will be perfect for a Chris Martin biopic.

Just imagine the band reaction when they first listen to this....

Of course he plays a Martin.

The way he changes the melody at the end! Magic! Pure musicality!

I like his personality, accent and music he made. The most is the song he made for his wife.. real man.

Chris : "Next part is very hard" Also him : *pulls it off with an ease*

Chris’ face at the end. That’s how you can tell music is truly his passion.

Complete class act. Fantastic musician

Thank you Howard stern for making him play the entire song

I highly doubted that this song would translate well into an acoustic guitar version. Boy, how insanely wrong I was, this is lovely...

5:14. He smiles as if hes so proud of it and he should be. The smile melted my heart 🥺

I love how curious Howard stern always is, of how an artist comes up with a song.

"For some reason, I can't explain, I know St.Peter won't call my name." This line echos out in my mind reminding me that I don't belong anywhere.

No autotune needed,this is the real artist people..

Howard to Chris: "Don't be afraid!" Classic!

The music that kept me alive and strong through years of abuse. Thankful to God for saving me. ❤

This is one of the best recordings of him singing this song. It's raw, free, the spirit of viva la vida🎉🎉🎉

Crazy how his voice has held up perfectly over the years!

Howard at the end: “Oh I wish I could do that” Me: Same 🥺

Watching From Lagos Nigeria @11pm 28/05/23. I Can Say Without Reservation That Am Chris Martin Number One Fan In Nigeria. He's A Gift To Our Generation.

This song always painted such a vivid picture in my head. Chris is massively talented

everyone: “wow, I wish I could do that...”

"That came out really simple " *plays beautifully perfectly song version*

"I wish I could do that" spoken from all of our hearts howard.

used to rule the world Seas would rise when I gave the word Now in the morning I sleep alone Sweep the streets I used to own I used to roll the dice Feel the fear in my enemy's eyes Listen as the crowd would sing "Now the old king is dead! Long live the king!" One minute I held the key Next the walls were closed on me And I discovered that my castles stand Upon pillars of salt and pillars of sand I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain Once you go there was never Never an honest word And that was when I ruled the world It was the wicked and wild wind Blew down the doors to let me in Shattered windows and the sound of drums People couldn't believe what I'd become Revolutionaries wait For my head on a silver plate Just a puppet on a lonely string Oh who would ever want to be king? I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain I know Saint Peter won't call my name Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world I hear Jerusalem bells a ringing Roman Cavalry choirs are singing Be my mirror, my sword and shield My missionaries in a foreign field For some reason I can't explain I know Saint Peter won't call my name Never an honest word But that was when I ruled the world

I had the chance to be his interpreter once and spent some time with him. He is really a nice guy. I mean, really. The drummer too. Didn't spend much time with the bassist and the guitarist. But it was great. He's cool.

Chris : "Next part is very hard" Also him : pulls it off with an ease No autotune needed,this is the real artist people..

i love the way howard interviews and interacts, his passion for music and the way he sets the musicians at ease and really bigs them up and gives props, great viewing/listening

I love how humble he is and he is nervous about doing it and JUST KILLS IT 😢

"wow i wish i could do that" - my thoughts exactly

Howard "i love that riff" Stern.

He's voice is just truly amazing, I don't know what else can I say

He just use a guitar, A Guitar. But the performance is masterpiece. I've been watch it for a few days now and I still can't get over it. What a musician!

No autotune. Pure talent.

When Chris Martin looks like Mark Zuckerburg

This song always gives me goosebumps

Chris always seems to be that kid at the beginning of his career, he is so lovely 💜

5:15 that smile reminds me of a toddler showing off a cool thing he found to his mom, and it just radiates pure joy. My heart

Those aren't easy chords he's playing while singing all those words. Impressive.

I think I need this version on my playlist

Coldplay is The Queen of our times.

The chords! The transition! The phrasing! The timing! That was awesome!

Chris seem like a good dude

It's amazing to see the legend Chris Martin play the song that made history all together.

Pure talent and top notch professionalism ❤

Let’s sum it up: -Handsome guy -Leader of a world famous band -Frontman of one of the most successful groups of all time -Ex-husband of Gwyneth Paltrow (the wife of Iron Man...) asks kindely if he can go on playing. And the second time he says “sure?” Man, that’s a humble boy! 👊🏻

Just an honest and humbled musician." Should I keep going?". Nailed every part of it.

such a gifted human being. love to see these raw versions

Chris's voice is Heaven !!

“Oh I wish I could do that” is what I say every time I watch Chris

Man, this guy's really talented. He should start a band.

Chris is so damn down to earth ... love this guy.

The " Oh, I wish I could do that" at the end .....dammn I felt that

Chris has improved his vocal technique, really nice voice.

Dude! He filled in the instrumental parts with conversations. What a genius performer!

Jesus, what a musician, beautiful.

One of the nicest blokes I have ever heard interviewed. Only the truly great are that modest about their talent.

He is a genius. Such creativity in writing those words. I have a little of the automatic writing ability that someone like Chris has to the extreme. Words constantly buzzing around in your head, you sit down with an instrument and sometimes they fall into place. He has the confidence to take his musings into the studio and turn them into masterpieces...or do something like this just off the cuff. Remarkable.

Damn his voice!! So pure and clean! He doesn't need Auto tune..

Se siente muy bien saber que la inspiración para una canción tan hermosa nació en México :)

The dude is so humble I love this lmao

1:06 ---He looks like a high school student ready to do his Power point representation .

Protect this English King of Music at all costs

That was excellent. Coldplay sort of passed me by, but must go and listen to more of their stuff...and what a nice bloke!

Lets not forget he's singing first thing in the morning! Impressive

Chris: Starts playing Me: *thinks of that Minecraft song

Howard is king. The performances he sits feet away from is unimaginable..

Howard Stern brings out the best of the best musicians. Chris Martin - wow!

Why does he look like a clean Benedict cumberbatch

That rhythm and feel, most importantly his voice is amazing.

Uk talent and answer to the king - a great song - loved by millions - a humble likeable guy- Long live Coldplay ❤️❤️🇬🇧👍🙏🏻

That's class baby.

Stern is a smart dude: "u gotta do the whole song"