The NFL season starts this week, pumpkin spice is upon us, and The Philly Specials have announced their third Christmas album, A Philly Special Christmas Party – if that doesn’t signal the beginning of fall, I don’t know what does!
Philadelphia Eagles Jason Kelce, Lane Johnson, and Jordan Mailata have once again teamed up to record a Philly Special Christmas album over the summer. Producers Charlie Hall and Connor Barwin joined them, along with a crew of special guests including Travis Kelce, Boyz II Men, Devon Gilfillian, Dr Dog’s Zach Miller, and The War On Drugs’ Robbie Bennett and Eliza Hardy Jones. The list doesn’t stop there – many more Philly favorites joined in on the holiday cheer! (With apologies to the Swifties, Taylor Swift does not make an appearance).
The Gang Makes A Christmas Record… Again
“This time around we’ve expanded our family of musicians and our sonic palette alike to create a body of work that has helped us reimagine some classics, shine a light on some lesser-known gems, expand on what constitutes a holiday song, and even present three originals which I think will endure for ages. We had so much fun every step of the way – it felt like we were having a party. The spirit of collaboration, generosity, and musicality has imbued this entire affair from day one. And I think I can speak for all in saying that it has been one of the greatest pleasures both personally and professionally,” shared Hall.
Proceeds from the album will be donated to local charities including Children’s Crisis Treatment Center’s Holiday Toy Drive and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s Snowflake Station. A limited edition white vinyl of A Philly Special Christmas Party will be available for presale starting November 1, and the album will be available to stream on all platforms on November 29. In the meantime, check out their official website for past editions.
Tracklist:
- A Philly Special Christmas Party
- Last Christmas
- Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer
- Having A Party
- Christmas Don’t Be Late
- Feliz Navidad
- Maybe This Christmas
- It’s Christmas Time (In Cleveland Heights)
- Loud Little Town
- Please Come Home For Christmas
- Sleigh Ride
- Santa Drives An Astrovan
- The Parting Glass