Taylor Swift has taken the music industry by storm, and her chart-topping hits have become anthems for fans around the world. In this article, we’ll delve into the captivating journey of Taylor Swift’s most popular songs, exploring the stories behind the music and what makes each track a masterpiece. Join us on this musical voyage as we celebrate the unparalleled success of one of the greatest artists of our time.
The Rise of a Superstar
Taylor Swift’s rise to stardom was nothing short of remarkable. From her early days as a country sensation to her evolution into a global pop icon, her journey has been filled with chart-topping moments and record-breaking achievements.
10. Look What You Made Me Do
- Album: Reputation
- Year: 2017
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 1
“Look What You Made Me Do” divided reviewers largely along ideological lines. Swift’s “Reputation” album was her first in three years following the massively successful “1989” album, and “Look” served as the lead single.
9. Style
- Album: 1989
- Year: 2014
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 6
This was the third straight single from the “1989” album to make the Top 10 in the United States. Some critics felt that despite “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space” reaching the top spot, this song was actually superior to both.
8. Bad Blood
- Album: 1989
- Year: 2014
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 1
If you don’t have the Kendrick Lamar version, Taylor Swift’s latest No. 1 and another song she wrote with Shellback and Max Martin won’t sound quite right.
7. Delicate
- Album: Reputation
- Year: 2017
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 12
Swift withdrew from the spotlight as a result of her personal life appearing to be in the news all the time when “Delicate” was released. Nobody missed the fact that she appeared to spend the entire day invisible in the “Delicate” music video.
6. You Need to Calm Down
- Album: Lover
- Year: 2019
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 2
Swift composed “You Need to Calm Down” in support of the LBGTQ+ community and as a response to the homophobes and internet trolls that target those people.
5. Wildest Dreams
- Album: 1989
- Year: 2014
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 5
Swift’s actual heartbeat was recorded for the song “Wildest Dreams” and serves as the song’s beat. It may have struggled in comparison to massive singles like “Blank Space” and “Shake It Off” that came just before it because it was the fifth single from the “1989” album.
4. Lover
- Album: Lover
- Year: 2019
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 10
“Lover,” a song about a passionate, dedicated relationship built on Swift’s imagined marriage vows, was produced by Jack Antonoff and co-written with Shawn Mendes.
3. Shake It Off
- Album: 1989
- Year: 2014
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 1
Swift’s “1989” album contains two No. 1 hits that were co-written by Max Martin, Shellback, and Swift. Hip-hop is heavily influenced in “Shake It Off” and “Blank Space,” both of which are huge hits.
2. All Too Well
- Album: Red (Taylor’s Version)
- Year: 2021
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 1
In 2012, “All Too Well” was the first song that Swift composed for the “Red” album; it was shortened from 10 minutes to 5 minutes in that version.
1. Blank Space
- Album: 1989
- Year: 2014
- Billboard U.S. Hot 100: No. 1
There are addictive songs that get and stay in your head. And there is “Blank Space,” which takes that to another level.
Conclusion
There are some songs that are physically and mentally addictive. Then there is “Blank Space,” which raises the bar even further.
Taylor Swift’s journey through the music industry has been nothing short of extraordinary. With each album and hit song, she has reinvented herself while staying true to her unique style and message. From country to pop to indie, she has left an indelible mark on the world of music.
