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Jason and Travis Kelce believe they have Taylor Swift’s fanbase to thank for their song ‘Fairytale Of Philadelphia’ reaching No. 1 on the US iTunes charts.
On their New Heights podcastJason, 36, thanked the Swifties for launching their Christmas song higher than they expected after it shot to the top in the wake of its November 15 release.
“We are especially indebted to one group besides the 92%ers (their own fan base) and that is the Swifties,” Jason said. “The Swifties have come out.”
“One thousand percent,” Travis, 34, replied.
Jason then praised the power Swift’s fanbase has as a benefactor of their numerical strength.
Jason Kelce Thanked Taylor Swift’s Fans for Taking ‘Fairytale of Philadelphia’ to No. 1 on iTunes
Travis Kelce appeared as part of the track as part of Jason’s charity Christmas album
“I sent out one tweet when I got to (number) eight,” Jason added. “And I got like 85 tweets from Swifties all over the world saying, ‘Oh, you think eight is good? We’re taking this to No. 1,” and they did. It’s a powerful group.’
“Thanks Taylor,” Travis said, addressing his girlfriend directly. “I appreciate you and thank you Swifties.”
The number one hit is a remake of The Pogues’ 1988 song ‘Fairytale Of New York’ – which Travis admitted he was completely unaware of, despite it routinely reaching the top of the charts every year.
Swift may have to give Travis a music lesson after he admitted he doesn’t know the Pogues or frontman Shane MacGowan – whose song he sang.
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Travis admitted he knew nothing about the Pogues and British frontman Shane MacGowan
“The fairy song, I had no idea it was even a Christmas song until you brought it to my attention,” Travis said.
“I think of it as a Christmas song, but it’s also a love song,” Jason replied. ‘Great tunes, Pogues, Shane MacGowan, incredible.’
“I don’t know,” Travis whispered in response.
Travis appeared as a feature on the album ‘A Philly Special’. The Christmas album is a fundraising project by Jason and fellow Eagles linemen Jordan Mailata and Lane Johnson to help charities in Philadelphia.
The Swifties’ action helps a wonderful cause, as sales of the album will go to the Children’s Crisis Treatment Center and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.