Chelsea Dagger

by

The Fratellis

Album: Costello Music

Released: 2006

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Lead singer Jon Fratelli (real name: John Lawler), wrote this for his wife, who worked as an exotic dancer with the stage name Chelsea. Her real name is Heather. (thanks, Kyle Mull - Lawrenceville, GA)

This was the first hit for The Fratellis, and it became a popular song among soccer fans, where it is often played at games. The Celtic team of the Scottish Premier League often uses the song.

The name "Chelsea Dagger" was a play on "Britney Spears." Get it? - Chelsea::Britney, Dagger::Spear.

John Lawler recalled to the Guardian newspaper June 27, 2008 about writing the song: "I remember the night I wrote it - I found the notebook with the lyrics the other night. It came to me really quickly. I was going [sings the familiar refrain] 'Do-do-do-do-do-do' and it was so easy to write that I couldn't believe nobody had ever used [the melody] before."

This was embraced as a theme song by 2010 NHL Stanley Cup champion Chicago Blackhawks during their successful season, which culminated in them winning their first championship since 1961.

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Comments (9):

Chelsea could be a substitute for Britney in that they are both rather trendy late 20th Century Women's names with two syllables and I'm not Brit .. but I believe Chelsea is a district in London while Britney obviously has roots from Brittain or Brittany (a northern part of France close to England). Rumor has it if the Blackhawks win the Stanley Cup the Fratelli's may play during the parade/celebration.

- Jack Russell, New York City, NY

how does Chelsea equal Britney?

- Phil, Edmonton, AB

I still don't know what blagger means- there are three possible meaning listed here! maybe it can mean all three. anyway, this song is so catchy, i agree with john fratelli, i can't believe no one has ever used the melodie before.

- indigo, Adelaide, Australia

The Chicago Blackhawks play this after every goal and win.

- jared, superior,wi, WI

Hello, I'm from England and use this term a lot! A blagger is someone who can wing it or lie convincingly.

Shall we blag it? Shall we make it up as we go along.

I blagged it off him. I talked him into giving me it for free.

A blagger is generally a smooth tongued sob who can think on their feet and talk a good game.

- Rach, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Actually, a "blagger" is a term for a burglar in North England. :)
...this song is amazing.

- Sasha, Winston, MS

A 'blagger' is like an obscenely good salesman, I do believe.

- Alexx, Las Vegas, NV

What exactly is a blagger?

- Ella, Hobart, Australia

The Fratellis are celtic supporters and this is why it is played at their matches.

- Stephen, Glasgow, Scotland

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