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Calum Scott says he’s down to perform Phillies anthem ‘Dancing on My Own’ at World Series

The singer’s cover, remixed by Tiësto, has been sung by thousands in Citizens Bank Park and city streets.

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (center) is showered with beer in the clubhouse. Phillies win 4-3 over the San Diego Padres in game five of the National League Championship Series at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday. Phillies are the National League champs and move on to the World Series
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Bryce Harper (center) is showered with beer in the clubhouse. Phillies win 4-3 over the San Diego Padres in game five of the National League Championship Series at Citizen Bank Park in Philadelphia, Pa. on Sunday. Phillies are the National League champs and move on to the World SeriesRead moreYong Kim / Staff Photographer
    by Jason Nark
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In between tour stops in Singapore and Australia, British singer Calum Scott’s schedule is wide open — for the World Series.

Scott, whose cover of Robyn’s “Dancing on my Own” (remixed by Tiësto) has become the official anthem of the improbable Philadelphia Phillies run to the MLB playoffs and the National League championship, is aware of the song’s popularity among fans and players.

A few hours after the Phillies beat the Padres on Sunday to clinch the series, Scott, 34, responded to a tweet from user @zengreaser asking if there’s “any chance you’d be free to sing in Philadelphia for the World Series???”

Scott’s response: “I AM DOWN!! with a heart-eyes emoji.

Lisa D’Angelo, a spokesperson with Universal Music Group, said Scott was on tour and unavailable for comment Monday. D’Angelo didn’t say whether any formal plans had been proposed but mentioned that Scott replied to a fan’s tweet, so maybe there’s a chance. According to his tour schedule, Scott is free Oct. 29 to Nov. 7 and could make all three home games at Citizens Bank Park. It’s unclear whether the Phillies, who didn’t respond to an immediate request for comment, have reached out to the singer.

Earlier this month, The Inquirer’s music writer, Dan DeLuca, chronicled the song’s journey from pop chart staple to sports anthem, first used by Boston Red Sox catcher Kevin Plawecki in 2020. In Philadelphia, the song’s been sung by thousands in Citizens Bank Park and city streets and there’s more to come in the coming week.

Fans are hoping Scott is one of them.

“We love you,” one fan wrote on Twitter. “Please come to Philly.”