[Listen] Willie Nelson Covers Coldplay’s “The Scientist”

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Country legend (and legendary pot smoker) Willie Nelson recently covered Coldplay‘s hit “The Scientist” for a new short film, which happened to be cosigned by fast-food chain Chipotle.

The film emphasizes the importance of creating and using a more sustainable food system, as opposed to an “industrial animal factory.” It’s a pretty cool video, and Willie does a great job with the song.

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Coldplay’s haunting classic ‘The Scientist’ is performed by country music legend Willie Nelson for the soundtrack of the short film entitled, “Back to the Start.” The film, by film-maker Johnny Kelly, depicts the life of a farmer as he slowly turns his family farm into an industrial animal factory before seeing the errors of his ways and opting for a more sustainable future. Both the film and the soundtrack were commissioned by Chipotle to emphasize the importance of developing a sustainable food system.

Download the song “The Scientist” by Willie Nelson now available on iTunes for $0.99. Label and artist proceeds benefit The Chipotle Cultivate Foundation.

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