Listen "New Year's Day"
Episode Synopsis
In our very first Swiftory episode, Alicia and Melissa explore the lyrics, themes, and meanings of Taylor Swift's "New Year's Day." Is this a traditional love song to a romantic partner, or a deeply felt ode to the power and endurance of female friendships?
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Recommended Listening
From Watch Hill (YouTube)
Long Live-New Year’s Day mashup (YouTube)
Night Three from Vancouver (Era’s Tour) (YouTube)
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Sources
Rolling Stone: Taylor Swift (Amazon.com)
Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs, by Annie Zaleski (Amazon.com)
Taylor Swift explains her three levels of songwriting (YouTube link)
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As always, we want your Midnights! Share your Swiftory stories at [email protected], or leave us a voicemail at 404-594-3658. We may use your Swiftories on a future episode!
Recommended Listening
From Watch Hill (YouTube)
Long Live-New Year’s Day mashup (YouTube)
Night Three from Vancouver (Era’s Tour) (YouTube)
To advertise on our podcast, please reach out to [email protected].
Sources
Rolling Stone: Taylor Swift (Amazon.com)
Taylor Swift: The Stories Behind the Songs, by Annie Zaleski (Amazon.com)
Taylor Swift explains her three levels of songwriting (YouTube link)
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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