Top 10 Glastonbury 2011 Performances
The UK's Glastonbury Music Festival is one of the world's biggest music festivals. Each year the three days of music feature many of the world's top recording artists. 2011 was no exception. These are 10 of the best and most memorable performances during this year's Glastonbury Festival.
Despite driving rain, U2 turned in a phenomenal headlining performance. This clip is of the song "I Will Follow" from the group's first album Boy. It is the only song they have performed on every concert tour.
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Coldplay's headlining performance reminded everyone of what an awesome catalog of songs the band has created. However, their newest hit single "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" is no slouch either.
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Janelle Monae brought her crowded stage of performers to Glastonbury and delivered a vibrant performance of the song "Tightrope." It earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Alternative performance and was picked by Rolling Stone as one of the top 10 singles of 2010.
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Before the hit single "F**k You," Cee Lo Green sang a worldwide smash hit "Crazy" as one half of the duo Gnarls Barkley. Here he gives a towering performance of the now classic song.
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UK band Elbow win the award for the most warmly engaging performance of the festival. They are deserving of much greater success outside the UK, and perhaps their appearance at Glastonbury can draw some stronger international attention. "Open Arms" is a single from their most recent album Build a Rocket Boys!
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The folk rock of Mumford and Sons not only wins awards for its musical accomplishment, but the energy excites live music fans as well. "Roll Away Your Stone" was the group's fourth single in the UK and a top 40 alternative music hit in the US.
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Beyonce performed simultaneously on stage at Glastonbury and via satellite hookup at the BET Awards in Los Angeles with these two songs from her album 4.
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Jessie J was confined to performing on a sort of throne due to her foot being in a cast. However, her energy level is very evident in this clip of the song "Who's Laughing Now."
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Plan B is unfairly ignored in the US, but he has become a massive star in the UK. The top 3 hit single "She Said" is a primary reason why.
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The Chemical Brothers know how to generate a massive rave atmosphere in concert.
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1. U2 - "I Will Follow"
Despite driving rain, U2 turned in a phenomenal headlining performance. This clip is of the song "I Will Follow" from the group's first album Boy. It is the only song they have performed on every concert tour.
Watch Video
2. Coldplay - "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall"
Coldplay's headlining performance reminded everyone of what an awesome catalog of songs the band has created. However, their newest hit single "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" is no slouch either.
Watch Video
3. Janelle Monae - "Tightrope"
Janelle Monae brought her crowded stage of performers to Glastonbury and delivered a vibrant performance of the song "Tightrope." It earned her a Grammy Award nomination for Best Urban Alternative performance and was picked by Rolling Stone as one of the top 10 singles of 2010.
Watch Video
4. Cee Lo Green - "Crazy"
Before the hit single "F**k You," Cee Lo Green sang a worldwide smash hit "Crazy" as one half of the duo Gnarls Barkley. Here he gives a towering performance of the now classic song.
Watch Video
5. Elbow - "Open Arms"
UK band Elbow win the award for the most warmly engaging performance of the festival. They are deserving of much greater success outside the UK, and perhaps their appearance at Glastonbury can draw some stronger international attention. "Open Arms" is a single from their most recent album Build a Rocket Boys!
Watch Video
6. Mumford and Sons - "Roll Away Your Stone"
The folk rock of Mumford and Sons not only wins awards for its musical accomplishment, but the energy excites live music fans as well. "Roll Away Your Stone" was the group's fourth single in the UK and a top 40 alternative music hit in the US.
Watch Video
7. Beyonce - "Best Thing I Never Had / End Of Time"
Beyonce performed simultaneously on stage at Glastonbury and via satellite hookup at the BET Awards in Los Angeles with these two songs from her album 4.
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8. Jessie J - "Who's Laughing Now"
Jessie J was confined to performing on a sort of throne due to her foot being in a cast. However, her energy level is very evident in this clip of the song "Who's Laughing Now."
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9. Plan B - "She Said"
Plan B is unfairly ignored in the US, but he has become a massive star in the UK. The top 3 hit single "She Said" is a primary reason why.
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10. Chemical Brothers - "Don't Think"
The Chemical Brothers know how to generate a massive rave atmosphere in concert.
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