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Phil Collins Hails Taylor Swift’s “White Horse” Cover

8/5/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Musician Phil Collins praised singer Taylor Swift after her 2010 “White Horse” rendition, saying it “blew me away completely.”
Phil Collins told host Vernon Kay that the arrangement and Swift’s vocal tone impressed him.
Phil Collins said Lily Collins introduced him to Taylor Swift, saying he had known her name before that night.
Phil Collins named “White Horse” among ten songs that have shaped his life for the segment.

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Historical Context

Phil Collins, who drummed and sang a 12-minute set at Live Aid’s 13 July 1985 concert that raised $127 million and reached an estimated 1.9 billion viewers, later praised Taylor Swift’s 2010 “White Horse” performance on Vernon Kay’s interview. His endorsement shows how the 1985 charity’s legacy still links classic-rock veterans with today’s pop stars, sustaining cross-generational audience appeal.

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Story summary

Musician Phil Collins praised singer Taylor Swift after her 2010 “White Horse” rendition, saying it “blew me away completely.”
Phil Collins told host Vernon Kay that the arrangement and Swift’s vocal tone impressed him.
Phil Collins said Lily Collins introduced him to Taylor Swift, saying he had known her name before that night.
Phil Collins named “White Horse” among ten songs that have shaped his life for the segment.

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