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Several Philadelphia Eagles football players temporarily traded in their cleats for a microphone this past summer, turning their love of locker room singing into a worthy cause.
Eagles center Jason Kelce, offensive tackles Lane Johnson and Jordan Mailata, and former linebacker Connor Barwin teamed up with Charlie Hall, the drummer of the Grammy-winning band, The War on Drugs, and various Philadelphia musicians to create a Christmas album.
Proceeds of the album – dubbed "A Philly Special Christmas" – are going to charities in the Philadelphia area including the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center. "Philly Special" was the nickname for a trick play the team used during the 2018 Super Bowl to help beat Tom Brady and the New England Patriots.
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The album is slated to be released in its entirety on all digital services on Dec. 23, although one song a week has been dropped each Friday leading to the record’s full release.
Jordan Mailata, offensive tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles, singing. (9.14 Pictures) NFL STAR BOBBY WAGNER LOOKS TO HELP FANS GET THE 'PERFECT PRESENT' THIS HOLIDAY SEASON A limited edition vinyl copy of the album was also available online by Record Stop right before the holiday. The family-owned business told FOX Business that it partnered with "the entire Philly Special Christmas team, to help bring the physical media part of this remarkable project to life." Due to "overwhelming demand" there were three separate pressings of the vinyl with the first batch going on in late November. The second pressing, which went on sale on Dec. 9, sold out in three minutes, according to Record Stop. The third pressing went even faster, selling out in 120 seconds. Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphian area musicians in the studio recording. (9.14 Pictures) HOME DEPOT CO-FOUNDER BERNIE MARCUS REFLECTS ON A LIFE OF HELPING OTHERS The album features seven familiar carols including "White Christmas," "Blue Christmas," "Silent Night" and "Santa Claus is Coming to Town." Eagles radio announcer Merrill Reese also narrates "The Night Before Christmas." The cover art is familiar to Charlie Brown fans. It's reminiscent of the Peanuts characters on the "A Charlie Brown Christmas" album. A Philly Special Christmas album cover. (Vera Y Records / Hannah Westerman) GREAT AMERICAN FAMILY SHAKES UP CHRISTMAS MOVIE SEASON The Eagles said the players previously discussed the idea of making a holiday album. After Connor Barwin found out about the idea, the former Eagles linebacker and team's current director of player development used his musical connections to make it a reality. The War on Drugs have headlined Barwin's charity show. Hall produced the album and assembled some Philadelphian musicians to assist the players in the studio. Barwin served as an executive producer for the seven-song LP from Vera Y Records, which also features musicians from The Hooters, Dr. Dog and 98-year-old saxophone player Marshall Allen of Sun Ra Arkestra. The recording team also brought in a vocal coach to assist the Eagles players. Football center and singer for the Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce. (9.14 Pictures) CHRISTMAS MUSIC: 10 FUN FACTS ABOUT FAVORITE CHRISTMAS SONGS AND CAROLS "What began as just a seed of an idea has grown to include all sorts of Philly luminaries both young and old," Hall said. The album was recorded over several days at various Philadelphia-area studios this past summer. The Associated Press contributed to this report. GET FOX BUSINESS ON THE GO BY CLICKING HERE Fox Nation host Abby Hornacek joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to preview her new holiday special, ‘A Yellowstone Christmas.’ Source: Read Full Article
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