“Blue Is the Colour” is the iconic anthem of Chelsea Football Club, and it has become one of the most recognizable football songs in the world. Here’s everything you should know:
Song Overview:
- Title: Blue Is the Colour
- Released: 1972
- Artist: The Chelsea Football Team (1972 squad)
- Genre: Football chant / pop
- Writer: Daniel Boone and Rod McQueen
- Length: Approx. 2 minutes 14 seconds
- Label: Penny Farthing Records
Background & Purpose:
- The song was recorded to celebrate Chelsea’s appearance in the 1972 League Cup Final against Stoke City.
- Though Chelsea lost the final 2–1, the song gained immense popularity and became the club’s official anthem.
Lyrics (Chorus Snippet):
🎶 Blue is the colour, football is the game,
We’re all together and winning is our aim,
So cheer us on through the sun and rain,
‘Cause Chelsea, Chelsea is our name! 🎶