Chelsea Dagger
The Fratellis
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Well you must be a girl with shoes like that She said you know me well I seen you and Little Steven and Joanna Around the back of my hotel, oh yeah Someone said you was asking after me But I know you best as a blagger I said tell me your name is it sweet? She said my boy it's Dagger, oh yeah I was good she was hot Stealin' everything she got I was bold she was over the worst of it Gave me gear thank you dear bring yer sister over here Let her dance with me just for the hell of it Well you must be a boy with bones like that She said you got me wrong I would've sold them to you If I could've just have kept the last of my clothes on, oh yeah Call me up take me down with you When you go I could be your regular belle And I'll dance for little Steven and Joanna Around the back of my hotel, oh yeah I was good she was hot Stealin' everything she got I was bold she was over the worst of it Gave me gear thank you dear bring yer sister over here Let 'er dance with me just for the hell of it Chelsea, Chelsea I believe that when you're dancing Slowly sucking your sleeve The boys get lonely after you leave It's one for the Dagger and another for the one you believe Chelsea I believe that when you're dancing Slowly sucking your sleeve The boys get lonely after you leave It's one for the Dagger, another for the one you believe, the one you believe, oh no, no, no, no
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Written by: John Lawler
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Origins"Chelsea Dagger" is a song by Scottish rock band The Fratellis from their debut studio album, "Costello Music". It was released on 28 August 2006.
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Name InspirationThe song is named after Jon Fratelli's wife, Heather, a burlesque dancer whose stage name – you guessed it – was Chelsea Dagger.
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Track History"Chelsea Dagger" was the band's second single. It reached the Top-5 on the UK Singles Chart, and remains their biggest hit to date.
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Sporting EventsThe song is widely recognized for its use in various sports events. It's most notably used by the NHL's Chicago Blackhawks after a home team goal.
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Chart SuccessUpon release, "Chelsea Dagger" peaked at the No.5 spot on the UK Singles Chart and even cracked the top 50 in Australia.
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Video ConceptIn the music video for "Chelsea Dagger", the band members play the song in a rustic bar setting, surrounded by dancing women.
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InfluenceThe style of the song has roots in the traditional pub sing-along, which was common in Scotland and England. Its upbeat and catchy tune makes it universally liked and often played in Irish/Scottish-themed bars around the world.
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Cover Versions"Chelsea Dagger" has been covered by numerous artists and bands, including The Baseballs, a German rock and roll band.
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Movie AppearanceThe song was included in the film soundtrack for "Run Fatboy Run", a 2007 British-American comedy film directed by David Schwimmer.
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Advertising Campaigns"Chelsea Dagger" has been used in several advertising campaigns including commercials for Amstel Light and Coca-Cola.
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Public ReceptionInitially, there was a mixed reaction to the tune, but it has since become a staple of indie rock, and embraced particularly by sports fan communities for its high-energy, anthemic qualities.
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