70s singer Yusaf Islam wants to tell Coldplay he is not angry over claims they copied one of his melodies.
Yusaf Islam does not want to argue with Coldplay over claims that they plagiarised one of his songs, it has been reported.
The singer, formerly known as Cat Stevens, was reportedly considering suing the group over allegations they used the melody of his Foreigner Suite track to create their hit Viva La Vida, according to the Sun.
However, at last week's Mojo Awards Islam told the newspaper's Bizarre column that he does not harbour any ill will towards Coldplay.
The singer commented: "It's just one of those things and I don't want them to think I'm angry with them.
"I'd love to sit down and have a cup of tea with them and let them know it's ok."
Islam also told the news provider that he does not believe Coldplay deliberately set out to copy his song, saying musicians often do this without realising.
Last week, popstar Michael Jackson was facing a $40 million (£24.4 million) lawsuit which claims his 50-date residency at London's O2 Arena breaches an earlier contract to perform a reunion concert with the other members of The Jackson 5.
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