(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea
1978 single by Elvis Costello and the Attractions / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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"(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" is a song written by new wave musician Elvis Costello and recorded by Costello with his backing band the Attractions. The song appeared on Costello's 1978 second album, This Year's Model. Written by Costello while working as a computer programmer, the song was lyrically inspired by films Costello had been watching as well as childhood trips to Chelsea. Musically the song featured influence from bands such as the Who and the Kinks and is notable for Bruce Thomas's prominent bassline.
"(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" | ||||
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Single by Elvis Costello and the Attractions | ||||
from the album This Year's Model | ||||
B-side | "You Belong to Me" | |||
Released | 3 March 1978 | |||
Genre | New wave[1] | |||
Length | 3:06 | |||
Label | Radar | |||
Songwriter(s) | Elvis Costello | |||
Producer(s) | Nick Lowe | |||
Elvis Costello singles chronology | ||||
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Official video | ||||
"(I Don't Want to Go to) Chelsea" on YouTube | ||||
"Chelsea" was released as the debut single from This Year's Model, reaching number 16 in the UK and charting in other countries. The release was accompanied by a music video. The song has since received positive reception from critics and remains a staple of Costello's live set.