Chipotle Mexican Grill Back to the Start Commercial Song The Scientist by Willie Nelson.

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.

Chipotle Mexican Grill: Back to the Start Commercial
Song: The Scientist by Willie Nelson


Song: The Scientist by Willie Nelson
Release: August 29, 2011
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Both the film and the soundtrack were commissioned by Chipotle to emphasize the importance of developing a sustainable food system.

Learn more about how Chipotle is cultivating a better world.