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Marc Maron Pays $50,000 for Taylor Swift Song Performance

7/29/2025

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Marc Maron shared that performing Taylor Swift's poignant song "Bigger Than the Whole Sky" during his stand-up show came with a hefty price tag of $50,000 for just a minute. Initially worried about the cost, he reached out to co-writer Jack Antonoff but ultimately deemed the investment worthwhile, recognizing the song's profound impact on his act.

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Marc Maron shared that performing Taylor Swift's poignant song "Bigger Than the Whole Sky" during his stand-up show came with a hefty price tag of $50,000 for just a minute. Initially worried about the cost, he reached out to co-writer Jack Antonoff but ultimately deemed the investment worthwhile, recognizing the song's profound impact on his act.