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"Olivia Rodrigo's 'Vampire' Channels Taylor Swift and Radiohead in New Hit"
music3 years ago

"Olivia Rodrigo's 'Vampire' Channels Taylor Swift and Radiohead in New Hit"

Olivia Rodrigo's new single "Vampire" takes inspiration from Taylor Swift's "Dear John" as she dismantles a former lover who was captivated by fame. The song showcases Rodrigo's growth and defiance, with a shift from piano balladry to up-tempo sections reminiscent of Swift's style. Rodrigo explores themes of romantic disappointment and the toxic nature of fame, displaying an emergent feminist streak. The song marks a departure from her previous hit "Drivers License" and sets the tone for her forthcoming album "Guts."

Taylor Swift's plea to fans during 'Dear John' performance.
music3 years ago

Taylor Swift's plea to fans during 'Dear John' performance.

Taylor Swift performed her song "Dear John" for the first time in 11 years during her "Eras Tour" concert in Minneapolis, which is allegedly about her past relationship with John Mayer. Swift warned her fans not to defend her on the internet against someone she might have written a song about 14 billion years ago and asked for kindness and gentleness as she releases her rerecorded album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)." The album will be released on July 7.

Taylor Swift performs 'Dear John' for the first time in 11 years, asks fans not to defend her against exes.
entertainment3 years ago

Taylor Swift performs 'Dear John' for the first time in 11 years, asks fans not to defend her against exes.

Taylor Swift performed "Dear John" for the first time in 11 years during her "Eras" tour and asked fans not to attack her ex-boyfriends online. The song is rumored to be about her relationship with John Mayer, who previously criticized the song and accused Swift of humiliating him. Swift clarified that she doesn't identify with the pain of her teenage romances and doesn't want her fans to defend her against anyone she may have written a song about in the past.

Taylor Swift Urges Fans to Show Kindness Online During "Dear John" Performance
music3 years ago

Taylor Swift Urges Fans to Show Kindness Online During "Dear John" Performance

Taylor Swift surprised fans at her Eras Tour stop in Minneapolis by playing "Dear John" live for the first time in 11 years. Before the performance, she asked fans to extend the kindness and gentleness of the concert to their internet activities. She also stated that she doesn't care about anything that happened to her when she was 19 and isn't putting out her new album for fans to defend her against someone she wrote a song about 14 million years ago.

Taylor Swift's Rare Performance of "Dear John" After 11 Years Shocks Fans.
music3 years ago

Taylor Swift's Rare Performance of "Dear John" After 11 Years Shocks Fans.

Taylor Swift performed "Dear John" live for the first time in 11 years during her "The Eras Tour" show in Minneapolis. The song is widely believed to be about John Mayer, who briefly dated Swift in 2009. Swift asked her fans not to go after anyone they think the song is about. The re-release of Speak Now (Taylor's Version) is due out on July 7th. Earlier this week, Swift confirmed new international dates for "The Eras Tour."

Taylor Swift Surprises Fans with Rare Performance of "Dear John" After 11 Years
entertainment3 years ago

Taylor Swift Surprises Fans with Rare Performance of "Dear John" After 11 Years

Taylor Swift surprised fans by performing "Dear John" for the first time in 11 years during her Eras tour stop in Minneapolis. The song, which is widely known as a response to her brief romance with John Mayer, features biting lyrics. Swift also played "Daylight" from her 2019 album "Lover" as the second special offering. She plans to release "Taylor's Version" of her "Speak Now" album on July 7. Swift's mega-tour heads to Cincinnati for a pair of shows next weekend before edging West through July.

John Mayer regrets writing "Paper Doll" about Taylor Swift.
entertainment3 years ago

John Mayer regrets writing "Paper Doll" about Taylor Swift.

John Mayer has admitted that his song "Paper Doll" was spiteful and "a little bitchy," which fans have long speculated is about Taylor Swift. The song was released a year after Taylor's song "Dear John," which she confirmed was about their relationship. Fans have criticized John for his past comments about Taylor's songwriting and the 12-year age gap between the former couple. John's recent comments about "Paper Doll" have sparked outrage among fans, especially given that they came on the same day that Taylor's reported split from Joe Alwyn was announced.