In an interview Thursday night time with Fox Information host Hint Gallagher, Jon Kahn, the singer-songwriter of the hit track “Fighter” mentioned it’s origins and the inspiration behind what has turn out to be a viral sensation. Explaining that the track was truly composed earlier than the primary assassination try on former President Donald Trump, Kahn stated “I together with hundreds of thousands of People have seen what President Trump has confronted since he was elected: two impeachments; deplatforming from social media; lawfare; the raid on Mar-a-Lago.” He then described the second the title got here to him: “the way in which he [Trump] walked as much as the microphones after the bogus conviction in New York, he’s bought that stroll that simply says all the pieces’s going to be okay. You’ll be able to throw no matter you need at me however I’m not going wherever. I simply shock my head and stated, ‘how does this man get away from bed each day?’
Kahn described strolling over to his out-of-tune piano, the place he banged out a number of chords, got here up with the title, some lyrics and melody, which he then delivered to Nashville the place he co-wrote with Nashville hitmaker Chris Wallin, with whom he had by no means written earlier than.
“I’ve by no means seen any man take care of what he’s needed to take care of,” Kahn stated of Trump. “I’m simply very honored that individuals are sharing the track and the video as a result of I believe it reveals him [Trump] in a light-weight that the institution media is making an attempt so laborious to not.”
Kahn went on to say “if president Trump can face up to all this, I believe his supporters owe him to do no matter they’ll, whether or not that be knocking on doorways, making telephone calls. And for me I used to be lucky sufficient to have the ability to write this track.”
Gallagher requested Kahn if he would relatively see “Fighter” dominate the track charts or hear it performed at a Trump marketing campaign rally, seeing the response from the folks displaying up. Kahn didn’t hesitate, saying “Trump Rally, fingers down. As a result of it’s for them.”
“Fighter” and its emotional, black-and-white music video have been performed at a number of Trump marketing campaign rallies, to thunderous applause from the previous president’s supporters.
“Fighter” soared to the No. 1 spot on iTunes, the place it stayed for six days straight. As of this morning, the track is again on high of iTunes downloads charts throughout all genres. It later claimed the No. 1 spot atop Billboard’s Digital Gross sales Charts. As well as, Kahn grew to become Billboard’s No. 1 rising artist.
Former President Donald Trump shared the track on his Instagram and Fact Social accounts, calling it an “surprising honor.” The “Fighter” music video has garnered greater than 10 million views throughout social media.
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Gallagher later requested Kahn if there can be a followup to “Fighter,” saying all people’s asking, ‘What’s the following huge hit Jon Kahn’s going to offer us?’”
“I’m centered on this track till November,” Kahn stated. “I need to get it out and have folks share it. It reveals Trump in a light-weight that I would like folks to see.
However the singer-songwriter did give a touch as to a doable subsequent launch: “I’ve been exploring religion somewhat bit later in life and I’ve bought a track on deck that hopefully folks will hear quickly.”
“We hope you come again and produce it right here,” Gallagher stated. “We’ll air it for you. You’re man and a really proficient author.”
I’ve been down
Counted out
Smiling by means of the style of blood
In my very own mouth
I bought bruises
Damaged bones
However they don’t know
I ain’t on this ring alone
I’m a fighter
Nobody can say that I’m a run and hider
I used to be born to be a do or die-er
A make it righter
Don’t throw that towel simply but
Don’t money in that final guess
Trigger I hit tougher once I’m drained
I’m a fighter
I get again up
That’s what I do
I didn’t soldier on this far simply to lose
So take your shot
Is that each one you bought?
I’m a fighter
Nobody can say that I’m a run and hider
I used to be born to be a do or die-er
A make it righter
Don’t throw that towel simply but
Don’t money in that final guess
Trigger I hit tougher once I’m drained
I’m a fighter
Nobody can preserve me down
They didn’t know however they know now
That I’m a fighter
Nobody can say that I’m a run and hider
Don’t money in that final guess
Don’t throw that towel simply but
I’m a fighter
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