Chelsea (song)
"Chelsea" | ||||
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Single by Stefy | ||||
from the album The Orange Album | ||||
B-side | "Cover Up" | |||
Released | July 18, 2006 | |||
Recorded |
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Genre |
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Length | 2:52 | |||
Label | Wind-up | |||
Songwriter(s) |
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Producer(s) | Jimmy Harry | |||
Stefy singles chronology | ||||
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"Chelsea" is the debut single recorded by American pop rock band
"Chelsea" was written by Jimmy Harry,
Background and release
"Chelsea" was written and produced during recording sessions in
The single was written by Stefy lead singer Stefy Rae,
Composition and reception
Musically, "Chelsea" is a
"Chelsea" received generally mixed reviews from music critics. Chris Carle of IGN praised the song for being a "standout track" and a "great blend of playful and painful".[6] Similarly, Marcus Dunk of the Daily Express wrote that "Chelsea" was a highlight for Stefy.[7] Francis Petruziello, writing for Domain Cleveland Entertainment, enjoyed the "danceable" qualities of the song.[8] A reviewer of Billboard enjoyed the single, comparing it to Gwen Stefani and Blondie's work, but considered it "hardly a proper intro" on The Orange Album, however, the reviewer praised it for being a "delectably bubble gum" song.[3] A critic from CMJ New Music Monthly was displeased with "Chelsea", stating that it's a "pale imitation of [a] classic decade-of-decadence act", referencing the song's sampling of "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)".[9]
Commercial performance
"Chelsea" was moderately successful. Due to strong airplay on mainstream dance radio, the single managed to peak at number fifteen on the Billboard
Music video
The official music video for "Chelsea" was first released on September 1, 2006 via YouTube, before being made available for purchase on September 13.[13] The video was directed by Nigel Dick and features a guest appearance by Adam West as the judge of a court case.[13] The video begins with Rae arriving at the scene of the case, surrounded by West and a group of female jurors who clap along to the song's melody. Presumably, Rae is trying to convict her ex-boyfriend of cheating on her. Various scenes include Rae performing at a school's gymnasium and picking a fight with a female antagonist named Chelsea. The video concludes with Rae winning the court case and walking away from the scene.
Track listings and formats
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Credits and personnel
Credits and personnel adapted from The Orange Album liner notes[1]
- Recording
- Recorded at 3:20 Studios and Bombshelter Studios, Los Angeles
- Personnel
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Charts
Charts (2006–08) | Peak position |
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Ireland (IRMA)[12] | 96 |
Russia Airplay ( Tophit)[19]
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35 | |
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US Dance Club Songs (Billboard)[10] | 15 |
US Dance/Mix Show Airplay (Billboard)[5] | 18 |
Release history
Region | Date | Format | Label |
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United States[3] | June 2006 | Mainstream radio | Wind-up Records |
United States[14] | July 18, 2006 | CD single, digital download | |
United States[15] | Sebastien Leger Remixes CD | ||
United Kingdom[4] | 2007 | CD single, digital download | |
Denmark[16] | Sebastien Leger Remixes CD | ||
United States[17] | February 12, 2007 | The Remixes EP | The Bicycle Music Company |
United Kingdom[18] |
References
- ^ a b c The Orange Album (Liner notes). Stefy. New York City, New York: Wind-up Records. 2006.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ a b "About Stefy". Stefy the Band. Archived from the original on March 12, 2007. Retrieved May 2, 2006.
- ^ a b c "Billboard – Oct 14. 2006". Billboard. October 14, 2006. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Stefy (2) – Chelsea". Discogs. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c "Stefy Chart History (Dance Mix/Show Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b c Carle, Chris (August 28, 2006). "Stefy – The Orange Album". IGN. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Dunk, Marcus (April 13, 2007). "Stefy: The Orange Album". Daily Express. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b Petruziello, Francis (August 29, 2006). "Stefy – The Orange Album". Domain Cleveland Entertainment. Archived from the original on June 3, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ "CMJ New Music Monthly – Sep 2006". CMJ New Music Monthly. September 2006. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stefy Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Official Singles Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Chart Track: Week 10, 2006". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stefy – Chelsea". Roxwell. Archived from the original on May 8, 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stefy (2) – Chelsea". Discogs. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stefy (2) – Chelsea - Sebastien Leger Remixes". Discogs. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stefy (2) – Chelsea (Sebastien Leger Remix)". Discogs. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stefy (2) – Chelsea (The Remixes)". Discogs. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ a b "Stefy (2) – Chelsea (The Remixes)". Discogs. Retrieved May 1, 2016.
- ^ "Chart Search". Tophit for Stefy. Retrieved January 22, 2017.
- ^ "Official Scottish Singles Sales Chart Top 100". Official Charts Company. Retrieved July 4, 2016.
External links
- "Chelsea" (Official music video) on YouTube