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EP21: Taylor Swift‘s Top 10 Stone-Cold Classics & Why

Paul Derringer • September 8, 2021
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Since 2006, Taylor Swift has released 179 songs spanning nine studio albums. Now that she has regained the copyrights to her first five albums, she is re-recording them one by one. You will know the new ones by the caption Taylor's Version in parentheses after each re-recorded song title.

 

In this Derringer Discoveries episode, Paul Derringer is joined by Rylan Derringer who is subbing for Dave Derringer. While counting down his Top 10 favorite Taylor Swift songs, Paul provides insight into copyrights versus phonographic rights and why Taylor is re-recording Taylor Swift (2006), Fearless (2008), Speak Now (2010), Red (2012), and 1989 (2014).


Joining Paul and Rylan is a panel of three (Delaney Derringer, Layton Derringer, and Abbey Derringer). Each member of the panel, as well as Rylan, will let Paul know if he picks a song not deserving to be in the Top 10. Each time a panelist or Rylan agrees with Paul's pick, a bell rings. Does the bell ever ring five times? Listen up and find out. The ultimate question is do you agree or disagree?


Adding to your listening enjoyment is Abbey Derringer who provides insight on how each of Paul's Top 10 picks fared worldwide on the charts.


Stay for the Post Episode Playout for a mini-interview with singer-songwriter Steve Slagg from Chicago who is on tour in October. Click here to visit Steve's Spotify page for concert dates and tickets.

 

While on Steve's page, click "follow" and stream his Top 5 songs, three of which are featured in this episode and are included on Taylor Swift's Top 10 Stone-Cold Classics Spotify playlist.

 

Check out our playlist, not only for Taylor Swift and Steve Slagg, but for other excellent artists who have been included, such as Pelican State (from South Africa), Goodnight Moonshine (from Connecticut), The Legal Matters (from Michigan), We're About 9 (from Maryland), and The Band Concord (from Virginia). While listening, please click the "heart" to show support for Derringer Discoveries.


Also, starting October 2021, Turnip Music Radio has launched The TMR Top 25, a countdown of our 25 favorite new (or recent) songs by recording artists worldwide in the genres encompassing pop, alternative, folk, and rock & roll. Please check it out and click "Like." Each month, the chart will be updated to reflect the current best of what's new.


Contact us at feedback@derringerdiscoveries.com and be sure to subscribe/follow Derringer Discoveries on your favorite podcast listening platform.


Your Sister's Room by Ho Jo Fro is the theme song for Derringer Discoveries and is available for streaming on most platforms. 

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