Taylor Swift’s appearance on the “New Heights” podcast treated fans with answers to many unanswered questions. In the segment, the pop singer announced her 12th studio album, “The Life of a Showgirl.” She also touched upon various topics, including owning her masters and the process of re-recording her albums. Co-host Jason Kelce asked Swift if any of her album re-recordings stood out for her, and she didn’t hesitate to shine a light on “Red (Taylor’s Version).”
Taylor Swift picks ‘Red’ her favorite album on ‘New Heights’ podcast
The latest segment of the “New Heights” podcast saw Taylor Swift admitting her favorite re-recorded album was “Red (Taylor’s Version).” Swift explained the process of obtaining the rights over her first six albums while also sharing her experience with the re-recordings. When co-host Jason Kelce asked about her favorite re-recording, Swift shared, “I really liked them all, but I think ‘Red’ was very special.”
The “Cruel Summer” singer explained that going back and working on “Red” brought back a lot of feelings that she had tucked away. She reconnected with her songs, some of which were “vault” songs that were not released the first time around. Moreover, of all the music she’s made, “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” ended up becoming a defining moment in the process.
Years ago, Swift mentioned in an interview that the song’s 10-minute version existed. She laughed as she recalled, “They were like, ‘Where’s the 10-minute version? Give us the 10-minute version.’” Hence, when the time came to put together Taylor’s Version of “Red,” she revisited those forgotten verses and pieced the song back together as she first intended.
Moreover, her connection with the album only deepened during her The Eras Tour. Watching fans sing along, often with pure emotion, left a lasting impression. Swift joked, “I’m watching people just like cathartically scream this song to the point where I’m like, do you need to go to the hospital?” She also mentioned how grateful she was for her collaborations with artists like Phoebe Bridgers and Chris Stapleton in the re-release.
For Taylor Swift, “Red (Taylor’s Version)” became her favorite album for the opportunity since it offered her to rediscover and share it the way she had intended to.
