Taylor Swift - The Stories Behind the Songs

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‘Meticulously researched… Every Swiftie will want this’
-THE SUN

‘Every Taylor song explained… A cut above’
-THE GUARDIAN

The full story behind every single song Taylor Swift has ever released.

Covering eleven albums, more than 250 songs, hidden gems, cover versions, vault tracks and more besides, this is the definitive guide to Taylor Swift’s incredible songbook and a celebration of one of music’s greatest ever talents – from her self-titled debut to The Tortured Poets Department.

Award-winning music writer Annie Zaleski (Rolling Stone, Billboard, the Guardian) leaves no stone unturned as she explores the inspiration, production and legacy of pop’s greatest back catalogue, delving into every era to tell the story of Taylor Swift’s entire career through her music.

A journey through country, pop, indie and folk, this is the ultimate guide to the musical and storytelling genius of Taylor Swift.