I'm a Mental Giant'". The phrase became a popular chant amongst those at the match and has been performed, along with other words of the song, at the Wembley Final ever since. Similarly, at that same match, the phrase "This is an English revolution!" was uttered by the Chelsea fans in a reference to the song which echoed their actions of putting a red carnation in their Chelsea shirt which was designed in homage to the song. In 2016, the anthem was performed at the match between Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur by the Chelsea Pensioners, as well as being performed by the Wembley choir. Recordings The album's original release was issued in three formats: a limited edition album (containing 12 tracks), released on 7 October 1968, a deluxe package containing the LP, together with a 3-track 7" single on one side, and a picture sleeve 7" single on the other, released by Polydor Records Ltd., and a standard album released in the USA by RCA Records, containing 13 tracks and released on 11 December 1968. On 22 June 2004, EMI released a 16-track CD single to mark the 50th anniversary of the song's release, with 14 tracks taken from the original track list (minus the "Chim Chim Cher-ee" intro), and two previously unreleased bonus tracks. The track listing was: The songs are performed by: The George Martin Orchestra The Chim Chim Cheree Girls' Choir: Alfie Allen (Baritone) Claire Rutter (Mezzo Soprano) Rebecca Clarke (Mezzo Soprano) Emma Smith (Mezzo Soprano) The Wembley Choir (Soprano and Tenor) The songs are sung by: Ian "Mac" MacDonald (Highland Pipes) Kenneth McKellar (Cello) Ronnie Aldrich (Electric & Acoustic Guitars) Alan Parker (Electric Guitar) Ronnie Ross (Drums) The track entitled "The Flower Duet" appears in two versions. The version released in 1968 featured Ray Ellis on accordion, which was later removed for the 2004 version. The song's composer, Jacques Offenbach, was Jewish, and in common with many Jews in continental Europe during the Nazi regime, chose to disguise his heritage to escape persecution. Track listing "Chim Chim Cher-ee" – 1:16 "Flowers in the Rain" – 2:32 "March of the King" – 1:08 "Bang-A-Gong Street" – 1:45 "The Flower Duet" – 1:18 "Doing the Grand March" – 1:43 "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" – 1:14 "Coventry Carol" – 2:18 "I Think I'll Go Out and Sit in the Meadow" – 2:32 "Land of Hope and Glory" – 2:19 "Scarborough Fair" – 1:42 "The British Grenadiers" – 2:11 "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" (reprise) – 1:12 2004 release The 2004 single features two additional songs that were not included in the original album. An alternate version of "Flowers in the Rain" appears on the single and in many films. The original version appeared on the "Flowers in the Rain" EP, released in 1969 and included as the final track. The two additional songs are "Boomps-A-Daisy" and "The Hikers". Both were issued as a bonus tracks to CD single edition of the single. Personnel Chelsea Football Club and Chelsea Pensioners George Martin – Producer The George Martin Orchestra Ray Ellis – Accordion Kenneth McKellar – Cello Ronnie Ross – Drums Ray Ellis – Accordion Ray Premru – Accordion Ronnie Aldrich – Guitar Alan Parker – Guitar Ronnie Ross – Drums Chelsea Pensioners Choir Emma Smith – Choir Master Claire Rutter – Choir Master Alfie Allen – Choir Master The Wembley choir Peter Gosling – Director of Music The Wembley Choir The Wembley Choir Conducted by Peter Gosling John Danks – Choir Master and Violin The Wembley Choir Members Anthony Walker – Violin Colin Anderson – Trumpet Richard Niles – French Horn Brian Thompson – Organ John O'Sullivan – Tuba Alan Parker – Guitar Ronnie Ross – Drums The Baritone – Alfie Allen The Mezzo Sopranos – Claire Rutter, Rebecca Clarke The Tenors – Emma Smith, Ian MacDonald Charts and certifications Charts Certifications References External links The Beatles Bible: Chim Chim Cher-ee Recording Details - EMI/Capitol - UK 7 inch single 4-7469 - Chim Chim Cher-ee. The Recording of the Year, 1968 George Martin on The Beatles version of 'Chim Chim Cher-ee' (audio) Category:1968 singles Category:The Beatles songs Category:Chelsea F.C. songs Category:The George Martin Scouts songs Category:Songs written by Lennon–McCartney Category:Songs written by George Martin Category:Polydor Records singles Category:Song recordings produced by George Martin Category:Songs about plants Category:1968 songs Category:Capitol Records singles Category:RCA Records singles Category:Songs based on poems