White Shadows

Album: X&Y (2005)
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  • This song is a tribute to Gwyneth Paltrow's father, Bruce Paltrow, the famous Hollywood producer. Among the many shows to his credit was the '70s comedy-drama, The White Shadow, which was about a white high school basketball coach with a team full of black players. Coldplay lead singer Chris Martin was married to Gwyneth Paltrow from 2003-2016; Bruce Paltrow died in 2002. >>>
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    Raj - Atlanta, GA

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  • Dylan from New Britain, CtThis is one of my favorite songs on X and Y. It really has something special about it.
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