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Sogo

(5,043 posts) Tue Jan 30, 2024, 10:19 PM Jan 2024

I'm not a fan of Taylor Swift's music. I mean, I just don't get it. [View all]

But I do admire how she conducts her business, her philanthropy, and how she stands up for principles she believes in. The White House is hoping for another endorsement this year. I can see why.

This article provides good insights into her influence:

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/30/opinions/super-bowl-taylor-swift-travis-kelce-nfl-campoamor/index.html

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I'm not a fan of Taylor Swift's music. I mean, I just don't get it. [View all] Sogo Jan 2024 OP

totally agree - it is simply not my genre. but I appreciate what she is doing. NewHendoLib Jan 2024 #1

Same here. As I said in another thread... B.See Jan 2024 #33

Im in the same boat BannonsLiver Jan 2024 #2

Earlier today canetoad Jan 2024 #3

My GenZ daughter pointed some songs out. limbicnuminousity Jan 2024 #14

In my day it was "Blowin' in the Wind" by Bob Dylan CTyankee Jan 2024 #102

She'a a great storyteller, lyrics very moving and emotionally rich. emulatorloo Jan 2024 #40

She's a really good poet. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2024 #88

Some people just have something. Its amazing. Srkdqltr Jan 2024 #4

Missing the point gab13by13 Jan 2024 #5

She can and is. rubbersole Jan 2024 #7

I think you missed the point of my post. Sogo Jan 2024 #8

Wondering if she'll invite her BFF Kanye to her skybox suite Submariner Jan 2024 #6

I have always hoped he would win another award ripcord Jan 2024 #9

Oh, THAT was Taylor Swift! Funny stuff. I'd pay to see it. RussellCattle Jan 2024 #24

Here LeftInTX Jan 2024 #68

Lmao B.See Jan 2024 #37

He's busy. rubbersole Jan 2024 #10

I believe he's now selling teeth Johonny Jan 2024 #11

There's a pillow manufacturer lookin' for investors. rubbersole Jan 2024 #23

Why would she? Did you forget the sarcasm emoji? ancianita Jan 2024 #12

I am pretty sure it was a joke. Because of their history. Scrivener7 Jan 2024 #15

Fine, Scrivener. ancianita Jan 2024 #17

Fine, ancianita. Scrivener7 Jan 2024 #18

+1....... yes, of course it was, lol Celerity Jan 2024 #19

If you're curious limbicnuminousity Jan 2024 #13

This message was self-deleted by its author Celerity Jan 2024 #16

I am definitely way past her generation SouthernDem4ever Jan 2024 #20

You don't have to like someone's music to appreciate their goodness. Ferrets are Cool Jan 2024 #21

I think that's exactly the point I was making in my OP. Sogo Jan 2024 #27

I didn't care for her teeny-bopper stuff Mountainguy Jan 2024 #22

My ex said I was a lecherous old pervert for liking Olivia Rodrigo. rubbersole Jan 2024 #25

Olivia Rodrigo - all-american bitch (live from SNL) 🖤🖤🖤 Celerity Jan 2024 #86

taylor swift, olivia rodrigo - sad, beautiful, tragic x traitor 🖤 Celerity Jan 2024 #106

Agreed... no vocal talent. WarGamer Jan 2024 #26

She's got an excellent voice GenThePerservering Jan 2024 #34

Oh yeah, she's another Sarah Brightman! WarGamer Jan 2024 #42

So much horseshit in so little space. Kudos! 🤣 MerryBlooms Jan 2024 #41

Which part? WarGamer Jan 2024 #44

Your comparisons are off because they don't sing the same style. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2024 #91

Yeah I still don't hear it... BUT WarGamer Jan 2024 #97

She is not my style of music by any shot. Cuthbert Allgood Jan 2024 #98

Wow, class of 83 here... WarGamer Jan 2024 #99

I don't get it either, but maybe it's a generational thing. barbaraann Jan 2024 #28

yup Skittles Jan 2024 #30

Yeah, maybe rock and roll is the whole meaning of life!!! barbaraann Jan 2024 #39

To steal a line from a Bond movie, B.See Jan 2024 #43

No, we didn't nt GenThePerservering Jan 2024 #32

What kind of music do you like? barbaraann Jan 2024 #35

I'm a boomer too, I think she's a wonderful songwriter and story teller. You might like her albums emulatorloo Jan 2024 #45

Oh, that is a beautiful song. barbaraann Jan 2024 #54

Ooo you and I need to talk boomer favorites sometime! emulatorloo Jan 2024 #55

Where would we start!!!??? barbaraann Jan 2024 #57

Yes, those album covers with all the lyrics printed on the back! emulatorloo Jan 2024 #60

Her music is wholesome. Parents would rather have their kids listen to Taylor than hip-hop LeftInTX Jan 2024 #69

I don't get the music either Skittles Jan 2024 #29

Hugh L. wanted me to send this one to you Medical_Mom Jan 2024 #48

Sorry to ask, but what is going on with Hugh L??? I seem to have missed something. niyad Jan 2024 #53

He's been FFR'd since August of last year Medical_Mom Jan 2024 #62

Oh my, I seem to have completely missed (or forgotten) that. Waving, niyad Jan 2024 #65

i guess i'm showing my igorance but what senseandsensibility Jan 2024 #100

Flagged For Review. progressoid Jan 2024 #101

Oh, thanks! senseandsensibility Jan 2024 #103

I love the Folklore album and the Evermore album too! Thank you for posting "Cardigan." emulatorloo Jan 2024 #56

sorry, I really don't like her voice Skittles Jan 2024 #59

You don't have to like her singing voice to respect her speaking voice. herding cats Jan 2024 #64

Try to get a ticket to one of her concerts Beachnutt Jan 2024 #31

It's not about her music peggysue2 Jan 2024 #36

Amen!! LeftInTX Jan 2024 #70

"I don't get her music" - I don't care some don't get it. It's music, like food and art - NoMoreRepugs Jan 2024 #38

it's a legitimate response Skittles Jan 2024 #61

Never heard a song of hers. And I only know a couple Dolly Parton's song..doesn't mean.. Tikki Jan 2024 #46

She's a corporate brand and that's fine for what it is. I DO appreciate what she's doing politically. chouchou Jan 2024 #47

She does indeed write her own music. She's an excellent storyteller, emotional and nuanced. emulatorloo Jan 2024 #50

One year my son wanted Swift concert tix for his birthday. usedtobedemgurl Jan 2024 #49

i havent heard her music to make a comment . but i do like how she is energizing her base to gotv to fight thie orange AllaN01Bear Jan 2024 #51

I love that she's pissing off Fox News hosts. Initech Jan 2024 #52

The Watters jerk suggested that Zambero Jan 2024 #78

Their obession is weird, super creepy, and bordering on stalking / harassing territory. Initech Jan 2024 #96

LOL, can't name one of her songs. That's really good for her! OAITW r.2.0 Jan 2024 #58

What she does politically is good, but IMO her music is bland corporate radius777 Jan 2024 #63

To be honest, I don't really like Taylor Swift's music or most modern music in general as someone who plays piano/synth tornado34jh Jan 2024 #66

Her music is wholesome, country/western based. LeftInTX Jan 2024 #67

Why lead with that?? No musician appeals to everyone. honest.abe Jan 2024 #71

Precisely. And I got the same "vibe" B.See Jan 2024 #80

The last musical performer that had sway like TS no_hypocrisy Jan 2024 #72

I have become a huge fan. retread Jan 2024 #73

What's not to get? Patton French Jan 2024 #74

I couldn't name one of her songs for a million dollar prize, but if she can crank the right wing up to Vinca Jan 2024 #75

My sentiments, exactly. Thank you! (nt) Paladin Jan 2024 #76

This doesn't have a damn thing to do about her music gab13by13 Jan 2024 #77

I don't know if I ever heard her music. That goes for about 90% of the rest of doc03 Jan 2024 #79

I don't mind what I've heard of her music Jarqui Jan 2024 #81

I'm a fan of her music - I think she's great! Pendrench Jan 2024 #82

Kids these days with their 'music'. Voltaire2 Jan 2024 #83

Beat me to it... onenote Jan 2024 #90

I have to go yell at some clouds. Voltaire2 Jan 2024 #92

Yeah, my dad didn't like The Beatles at all Torchlight Jan 2024 #84

Taylor Swift reminds me of Bob Dylan. Croney Jan 2024 #85

She can definitely sing. Goodheart Jan 2024 #87

I agree. Croney Jan 2024 #89

Note to self... everyone has differing tastes in music and likes for others to know that. Chakaconcarne Jan 2024 #93

Like a lot of popular artists, she's hit or miss for me. Tommy Carcetti Jan 2024 #94

I can;t stand country.... but a lot of people love it. Happy Hoosier Jan 2024 #95

You do not have to be a fan of Taylor Swift's music to admire and appreciate her as a good person LetMyPeopleVote Jan 2024 #104

I think that's exactly the point I was making. Sogo Jan 2024 #107

Taylor and Barbie 👍 underpants Jan 2024 #105