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Taylor Swift Reveals Ever-Changing Top Songs on Colbert

12/12/2025

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Taylor Swift appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on December 10, 2023.
She was challenged to name her top five favorite songs, including Mirrorball from Folklore.
She said her preferences are constantly changing.
Her top choice is the 10-minute version of All Too Well, with The Life of a Showgirl continuing to perform well on the charts.

History

Historical Context

Taylor Swift's re-recorded album, Red (Taylor's Version), released on November 12, 2021, marked a significant moment in music history, breaking records with over 100 million streams in its first day. This project, part of her advocacy for artists' rights, followed her earlier re-recording of Fearless (Taylor's Version) in April 2021, showcasing her influence and reshaping industry standards for music ownership and streaming.

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Story summary

Taylor Swift appeared on The Late Show With Stephen Colbert on December 10, 2023.
She was challenged to name her top five favorite songs, including Mirrorball from Folklore.
She said her preferences are constantly changing.
Her top choice is the 10-minute version of All Too Well, with The Life of a Showgirl continuing to perform well on the charts.

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