Chelsea
Elvis Costello & the Attractions, Elvis Costello
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Photographs of fancy tricks To get your kicks at sixty-six He thinks of all the lips that he licks And all the girls that he's goin' to fix She gave a little flirt, gave herself a little cuddle But there's no place here for the mini-skirt waddle Capital punishment, she's last year's model They call her Natasha when she looks like Elsie I don't want to go to Chelsea Oh no, it does not move me Even though I've seen the movie I don't want to check your pulse I don't want nobody else I don't want to go to Chelsea Everybody's got new orders Be a nice girl and kiss the warders Now the teacher is away All the kids begin to play Men come screaming, dressed in white coats Shake you very gently by the throat One's named Gus, one's named Alfie I don't want to go to Chelsea Oh no, it does not move me Even though I've seen the movie I don't want to check your pulse I don't want nobody else I don't want to go to Chelsea Photographs of fancy tricks To get your kicks at sixty-six He thinks of all the lips that he licks And all the girls that he's goin' to fix She gave a little flirt, gave herself a little cuddle But there's no place here for the mini-skirt waddle Capital punishment, she's last year's model They call her Natasha when she looks like Elsie I don't want to go to Chelsea Oh no, it does not move me Even though I've seen the movie I don't want to check your pulse I don't want nobody else I don't want to go to Chelsea
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Written by: Elvis Costello
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10 facts about this song
Music GenreOne interesting fact about "Chelsea" by Elvis Costello is its genre. This song falls under the 'New Wave' genre, which is a style of rock music popular in the late 1970s and the 1980s.
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Album Feature"Chelsea" is a track on Costello's album titled "This Year's Model," which was his second album, released in 1978.
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Band ContributionAn important fact to note about the song is that it wasn't solely a creation of Elvis Costello himself. His backing band, called The Attractions, also contributed to the song and the album it is featured on.
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Live PerformanceThe song "Chelsea" has been performed live multiple times by Elvis Costello, both alone and alongside his band. It is a fan favorite at concerts.
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Lyrics InspirationThe lyrics of "Chelsea" reflect Costello's cynical view of the music industry, which often focuses on the appearance and marketing of artists rather than their actual musical talent.
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Song PopularityDespite never being released as a single, "Chelsea" has always remained a popular song among Elvis Costello's fans.
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Critical ReceptionAs with much of Elvis Costello's work, the song "Chelsea" has been met with critical acclaim, cited as showcasing his clever songwriting ability and unique sound.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists in various genres, indicating its impact and enduring popularity.
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Audio Elements"Chelsea" is known for its distinctive keyboard introduction, played by Steve Nieve, a member of The Attractions.
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SongwritingElvis Costello holds the sole songwriting credit for "Chelsea," further cementing his reputation as an accomplished and versatile songwriter.
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