A “Coronation songlist” list has been published spotlighting music to be played in celebration of King Charles III's May 6th Coronation at London’s Westminster Abbey. Loudersound reported The Department for Culture, Media and Sport unveiled the list — which will not be played during the actual investiture — featuring songs by the Beatles, the Who, the Kinks, ELO, Tom Jones, David Bowie, Queen, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Harry Styles, Spice Girls, Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart, Kate Bush, Madness, and Spandau Ballet, among others.
Back in 2018, Ringo Starr followed Paul McCartney in becoming the second of the Beatles to be knighted. The BBC asked Ringo if receiving the ultimate Royal honor from then-Prince Charles lived up to expectations: “Well, it means a lot, actually. It means recognition for things we've done, musically and in life. So, I was really pleased to accept this award. . . It all started in Liverpool. And last week, Paul and I had dinner in L.A. together and we were talking about from Liverpool to here. Y'know, it's like, mad.”
The “Coronation songlist” as compiled by Britain's Department for Culture, Media and Sport is:
1. The Beatles – Come Together
2. Boney M – Daddy Cool
3. Coldplay – A Sky Full Of Stars
4. David Bowie – Let’s Dance
5. Ed Sheeran – Celestial
6. Elbow – One Day Like This
7. Electric Light Orchestra – Mr. Blue Sky
8. Ellie Goulding – Starry Eyed
9. Emeli Sandé – Starlight
10. George Ezra – Dance All Over Me
11. Grace Jones – Slave To The Rhythm (Hot Blooded Version)
12. Harry Styles – Treat People With Kindness
13. Kate Bush – Running Up That Hill (A Deal With God)
14. Madness – Our House
15. Michael Bublé – It’s A Beautiful Day
16. Pet Shop Boys – All Over The World
17. Queen – We Are The Champions
18. Jeff Beck & Rod Stewart – People Get Ready
19. Sam Ryder – SPACE MAN
20. Spandau Ballet – Gold
21. Spice Girls – Say You’ll Be There
22. Take That – Shine
23. The Kinks – Waterloo Sunset
24. The Who – Love Reign O’er Me
25. Tom Jones – Green Green Grass Of Home
26. Years & Years – King