During Coldplay’s spectacular concert in Dusseldorf on Saturday night, lead singer Chris Martin took a heartfelt moment to dedicate his song Everglow to fellow music icon Taylor Swift and their devoted fans. According to Billboard, the touching gesture came as Swift continues to enchant audiences across Germany with her record-breaking Eras Tour, which recently wrapped up a series of shows in Gelsenkirchen. (Also Read – Kelce and Taylor spent the summer together ahead of Chiefs game season: ‘The last few concerts were bitter-sweet’)
“This is for Taylor Swift because she left town,” Martin shared with the audience from behind his piano at the Merkur Spiel-Arena. “This is for all of you who are feeling sad today because Taylor had to move to the next city. So we sing this love song, this heartbreak song, and send it to Taylor, wherever she is today,” he said, according to Billboard.
The dedication deeply moved fans, and reflected Swift’s departure from Gelsenkirchen after a triumphant three-night stay, where she was overwhelmed by an outpouring of support.
Swift expressed her gratitude on Instagram, expressing amazement at the creativity and affection shown by German fans through signs, paper hearts, and unique DIY tributes during her performance.
“Those 3 crowds in Gelsenkirchen were amazing, and so thoughtful???” Swift wrote, “There were signs and paper hearts, the ‘Betty’ wave, and lots of DIY ‘Willow’ orbs made from balloons and phone flashlights. Thank you!!!”
Swift also celebrated the success of her latest album, The Tortured Poets Department, which according to Billboard has maintained its No. 1 spot on the charts for 12 consecutive weeks, a first in her illustrious career. “I am absolutely in awe of what you have done,” she told her fans, highlighting their role in this unprecedented achievement.
As Coldplay continues their European tour following their headlining performance at the 2024 Glastonbury Festival, the band’s gesture towards Swift adds a poignant moment to their ongoing musical journey. Their concert in Dusseldorf was part of a series of dynamic performances, with another show in the same city on July 21.
