Taylor Swift All the Songs The Story Behind Every Track

by Somville, Damien; Benoit, Marine

• ISBN13: 9780762489299
• ISBN10: 0762489294
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2025-10-14
• Publisher: Black Dog & Leventhal

Summary

A behind-the-scenes look at the music and creative process of worldwide phenomenon Taylor Swift, as told through the writing and recording of every song.

Step into the world of Taylor Swift from her beginnings as a teenage country singer to her record-breaking “Eras Tour.” This is an all-encapsuling deep dive into her music, album-by-album and track-by-track, detailing her greatest hits, the hidden meanings in her lyrics, and the evolution of her sound. Each song entry includes recording studio information such as insights into Taylor’s collaborations with musicians like Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar, and Haim; her long-standing work with producer Jack Antonoff; and how her Taylor’s Versions albums differ from the originals.

Exploring every Easter egg and melody, and packed with hundreds of photographs, this is a must-have for every Swiftie.

 

Author Biography

Damien Somville is a music professional with a background in working at major record companies like Atmosphériques and Warner. Over the years, he has also honed his skills as an author, composer, and stage musician. In 2015, he launched his own production studio in Paris, called Plastic Folk Invention, which serves as a hub for his creative endeavors. He is also the co-author of Dolly Parton: All the Songs.

Marine Benoit has been a journalist for more than 15 years. She has worked as the music editor at Glamour and her work has been featured in Le Monde, M Le Monde, and Mashable France. She has a passion for folk and alternative music and is a self-proclaimed Swiftie, never missing an album release. 

Table of Contents

Taylor Swift
Fearless
Speak Now
Red
1989
Reputation
Lover
Folklore
Evermore
Midnights
The Tortured Poets Department