Do me a kindness and watch Don't Blame Me live from Reputation Tour. I promise it's not what you have imagined. It will only take 4 minutes out of your life. It’s blues with a church like choir build up. Amazing. People think she’s still writing teeny-bopper songs. Far from it. Don't Blame Me is very seductive.
I'm not saying she's bad but it's obvious that she's overrated, there are hundreds of female artists who are better at both singing and writing. But it's fascinating that she has succeeded so well because there must be lots of young women who look like her, who sing, write songs and even have a better voice but who have never had success or are never getting fame even if they try hard. To me Taylor Swift seems so bland and boring so it's fascinating.
I am 72. Back in the day my dad would state his hatred for the Rolling Stones, the Animals and Jimi Hendrix. "How can anyone listen to that garbage?" he would ask me, a trace of anger in his voice. Now I'm in his shoes. I will say that I understand one thing my father did not, I am not the target audience. So, my opinion of her music is voluntarily muted, and I have no anger.
Maybe it's just me but even though I hear about Swift every single day I couldn't name a single song she's ever made or recognise a single tune if it was played. And I don't live in a media cave. Their marketing game is strong.
Yes she is over rated .Just try to remember one of her "tunes". She prances around in lingerie....who can take her seriously. I saw a live song on TV years ago with Stevie Nicks....Stevie Nicks carried the whole song. Taylor Swift CANNOT sing .
These entertainment moguls could literally grab any girl off the street and create another “Taylor Swift” any time they want to. And they will once Taylor ages out. Their plan works because all the trainable NPC’s participate through buying her tickets and music. She’s a corporate creation. A packaged commodity. I am rather disgusted because if people just wouldn’t participate it would all end. Taylor isn’t the only one raking in the money. Stop feeding the beast.
I see Taylor like the Kardashian’s. I’ve never bought any of their products. But everyday I see their faces, and hear about their lives completely against my will.
As a guy in his sixties, I have a lot of respect for what Taylor has accomplished. I also have a lot of respect for Ray Croc turning McDonalds into the world's most popular restaurant. The two are very similar. Mass market appeal, but for the connoisseur, they fall short.
You’ve summed up quite well what I’ve always felt about Taylor Swift and others like her. She has the right mix to achieve mass appeal, much like McDonalds, but it doesn’t mean that there is any true substance there. Meanwhile the mom and pop shops selling much more nutritious food make a modest living in comparison.
Totally agree Karen Carpenter's voice was absolutely beautiful, crystal clear with such depth. I get the feeling TS is stuck in a teenage angst period and really needs to move on.
My 2 daughters purchased "Swifty" tickets, and my granddaughter got sick, so they did not go to the concert in Cincinnati, OH! My oldest daughter put the tickets online for sale, and they got $4000.00 for 2 tickets within an hour! My youngest daughter bought a beautiful wedding dress with the money, thank you Lord!! THAT was money well spent! It was a beautiful wedding!
Right? I don't dislike her and give her credit for doing this all on her own, but i just dont understand these so-called Swifties (aka worshippers!). Huh??
I don't understand it either. Her music is the very definition of average, bland pop music with a shallow message, and personally I don't find her very attractive at all. She has zero personality from what I can gather. Like her music. I'm not saying that in a rude way, I really do feel like there is simply nothing to her. And that is likely by design, so as to attract the biggest audience. I look at her and see nothing there, just a brand. Compare her to Michael Jackson, someone who was similarly as popular back in his hay day (MUCH more popular but still.) MJ has charm, flare, style, great music and killer moves. I don't get any of that from Taylor Swift. She still just comes off as a teenager to me, someone who has a vague understanding of the world but nothing beyond surface level.
Neither do I. There are lots of artists that leave me puzzled, but I console myself with the fact my opinion of her doesn’t matter a bit mainly because her fans are young and I’m old.
@@jonimaricruz1692 Age shouldn't make a difference as long as music is still art. Her music is not art, it's just scripted bubble gum pop music being forced on us and getting sucked up by those who have no interest in art.
She’s a witch. Look at the weird stuff that happens at her concerts. She’s also clearly Zeena LaVey’s offspring. Stevie Nix said she was a witch. Did you all think she was joking? Taylor is one too.
They’re just people! Some good. Some bad and everything in between. Yes. Some celebs genuinely *do* bring some happiness and contribute to good causes but a lot certain are *NOT* good influences and *NONE* of them are ‘perfect’ or are as they seem on screen in a lot of cases. But yes. Some are genuinely nice people and don’t let fame get to their heads!
This! Yes! I’ve never idolized any celebrity or artist! It’s so weird to me that people shout “I love you” to celebrities, even weirder is swift fans screaming that to Taylor’s mom! They’re people that make art and fans worship the artist almost more than their art… it’s not like they’re solving crime or world hunger 🙄 but hey they just wrote another song about another breakup and it’s the greatest thing ever 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
ok, so you don't know any of her songs. Congratulations. And.. that proves what, exactly? Are you the ultimate arbiter of what is good or bad music? You're making some kind of profound statement about a musician out of sheer ignorance? Because you don't know any of her music, it just must be cr@p? Wow, what incredible hubris. If you can put your blind prejudice to one side (which judging by the loftiness of your snide coment, I really doubt), then try listening to a Swift song called Evermore. It is beautiful.. slow soulful lyrics over a solo piano. You might be surprised.
As a longtime Swiftie, I totally agree that the wider public does not want or need to know about her every move. There ARE many more issues the media should cover, but it's much easier for them to write about a single phrase she uttered about a man.
My husband and I were only saying yesterday that she's pretty good but that she is definately over-rated. She's about to come to Australia and the news media are going nuts reporting about her anticipated arrival. One could be led to believe that there is nothing else news worthy happening in Australia atm, let alone the world.
As a fellow Australian I can say with honesty that I had NO idea she was coming. I also have no interest in her coming and I think that Australia AND Australians have far more important things to worry about than Miss Tay Tay. I DON'T like her growing influence on the youth, not only the Australian youth but globally. I don't like her politics either. I don't listen to her music and I really DON'T understand the fuss! You don't get where she's got to within the music industry just by talent alone! Have a great day and I hope that you aren't involved in the bushfire situation in Victoria.
I bet local Victorian businesses are looking forward to the $$$$ they will make when she is in town. Airlines, hotels, restaurants, tourism. All this will filter down to the guy who provides the food on the plates that people are eating. So that's a win.
@@susanlumley5547hatred is illogical. And the interesting part is that all this animosity began with men. Apparently upset that she makes songs about her exes instead of wallowing in sadness, and they become hits. So now women have joined the hatred campaign to please their men, it's pathetic. You would think the rest of the artists are doing a different kind of music making Taylor swift undeserving of her wins
In my opinion, her popularity is linked to her positive attitude, and the positive message from her songs even though all are somehow coming from negative outcomes, (solitude, break up, not understanding each other, anger, etc). (She sings from a strong point of view while accepting the trouble, without losing heart). But this is my opinion. Thank you for your video. Cheers
Her song mostly easy listening and very suite to teenage girl. But you know when she suddenly winning any awards, thats questionning me since a long time Because from previous era, when you just make average music and easy listening, even you write your own music but still you not winning any awards, maybe some popular young folks award like mtv or europe music you can win it.
She doesn’t have a positive attitude 😂 have you heard her music? All she does is attack her exes and claims to be a victim, either that or cries for revenge and people getting their karma. That’s not very positive to me
Blame the internet algorithm. Pretty much without the internet and social media and the parasocial attachment for TS wouldn't existed. Literally she started out by having her parents building fake fansites for her to start out.
Over 270 million people support Taylor by now, people of all ages, even if they dont follow her music they follow her content. She encourages people to vote, the right is scared to death of her. I like that, I like that Taylor is brave enough to take a stand.
you helped me with your statistic videos a few months ago and now im looking at a video of you talking about taylor swift... we sure have come a long way
Hit the nail on the head about the limited variety of her lyrics, as well as the lack of complexity from the musical point if view. Unbiased, fair analysis without hateful words.
I have thought for a long time that her songs are all much the same. She hasn't grown musically. Look at Joni Mitchell or Linda Rondadt. They both continually evolved during their careers. No two albums were the same. Taylor isn't a great composer or musician. But she is what little girls want to be.
@@williampotter2098 im not agree, her last albums folklore, evermore, lover and midnights have beautiful songs speaking about different kind of situations not all related to romantic love. For example the song bigger than the hole sky speaks about a baby loss (midnights), or the song the archer (lover) apparently speaks about anxiety but is still open to interpretation like dr grande says, or the song this is me trying (folklore) about depression, or dorothea (evermore) about an old friendship with a succesful person. There are other love songs telling stories not about her, but invented stories. Her next album tortured poets departament probably will have again a lot of her personal views, because the other albums were written while she was in a 6 years relationship, but after the break up she will sing about it. But i think the people who says she has not envolved have not listened to her music seriously.
@@williampotter2098 im not agree, her last albums folklore, evermore, lover and midnights have beautiful songs speaking about different kind of situations not all related to romantic love. For example the song bigger than the hole sky speaks about a baby loss (midnights), or the song the archer (lover) apparently speaks about anxiety but is still open to interpretation like dr grande says, or the song this is me trying (folklore) about depression, or dorothea (evermore) about an old friendship with a succesful person. There are other love songs telling stories not about her, but invented stories. Her next album tortured poets departament probably will have again a lot of her personal views, because the other albums were written while she was in a 6 years relationship, but after the break up she will sing about it. But i think the people who says she has not envolved have not listened to her music seriously.
@@ArkaraValtare3729 Most people love what I call "The Music Of Your Youth". It may not be the best music, but it was playing the first time you felt like a grown up human, first time you were kissed and the first time you fell in love. It will always be the music you love. And your kids will think you are old and very uncool.
She's literally won Grammy Album of the Year in 3 diff genres - Country, Pop & Indie. At least 6 of her 10 albums have a completely diff sound than the others. People only familiar with her radio hits, have a very diff view of her than those who've listened to entire albums which contain songs on every topic imaginable. (Not surprising, with avg of 16 songs per album (10 total) so, an approx 160 song discography - all written by her, which is remarkable on it's own.
I can't tell you how much of a breath of fresh air your commentary on the "Taylor Swift craze" is, as I have a 15 year old daughter who is incapable of going 5 seconds without a Taylor Swift newsflash or an impromtu cover concert. Seriously - it's getting so brutal that she's trying to recruit my Swiftie family members to shame and indoctrinate me into their cult and I feel like I'm losing my mind. 😅 Anyway, thanks for being a beacon of sanity!!
Break into Guns n Roses. They were wildly popular around the time Taylor was born, and their scalped tickets went for thousands. I know because I bought scalped tickets in '91 for the Illusions tour. It was AMAZING.
Not so. If you look at her concerts and her followers, she has all ages and both sexes following along. Dr Grande sees things how he wants to see them sometimes.
I've never heard someone summarize my thoughts about Taylor Swift so eloquently. Thank you, Dr Grande! For years I've been so tired of hearing about Ms Swift, and wondered why she is so bloody popular. I cannot name one of her songs, though I might recognize one if I listen carefully. Your analysis was spot on, especially regarding the future. At the risk of sounding like a bitter old man, I do get annoyed when an artist such as Taylor eclipses so many others with more to offer. I agree that Taylor's music needs to evolve and turn the creative corner, so to speak, if she is to be regarded seriously as an artist, not just a performer. As of now I think of her as a 1 trick pony act in a circus. From what I have heard, her songs do deliver the same lyrics, message, and musical compositions over and over. I guess her fans are rabid about their connection with her. If that's what they crave, then good for Taylor. She can count her money. I honestly cannot tolerate any of her songs and do not understand the Swift phenomenon.
I'm not sure about that. She goes out on stage and performs over 40 songs, live. No lip syncing. No backing tracks. She plays guitar and piano. Again, live. I'm not exactly a fan, but I respect the hell out of her.
She doesn't actually play guitar and piano. She has only learned enough very easy chord progressions to make it seem like she plays her own music. Notice how she never plays anything at her concerts? It's all an illusion.
@@harryhanz1690 Same here. And somehow she does not go insane like 99% of people who reach 1% of her level of fame. She clearly has a good brain is mentally very stable.
I am not a fan of Taylor Swift, BUT the way she fought back against the industry by re-recording her albums impresses me. It was a great business move.
I’ma guy, not exactly target demo. I think she’s a cool chick, she has some catchy songs and she’s hot as F so, if you don’t like her, you’re probably just need to ask “Am I a hater?”
I don’t buy the image of Taylor Swift as a wholesome person who is extremely devoted to her fans. She crashed a Kennedy wedding and refused to leave when asked by the mother of the bride. David Mueller is adamant that she lied about him. And she doesn’t seem concerned about the fact that her tickets aren’t affordable to fans who don’t have wealthy parents. I’m not a Taylor Swift expert but I’ve never found her to be relatable
Oh Taylor Swift is WAYYY overrated, she has an average voice, she can’t dance, her music is boring and they all sound the same. There’s literally nothing special on her
I agree with Dr Grande 100%. Her music has never 'moved' me - either musically or in lyrics. Perhaps she is a 'product' that is successfully marketed by clever people who reap mega benefits. 24/7 promotion by mainstream media certainly helps to convince many folk that they have to love her - because everybody else does.
Thank you for addressing this phenomenon. You explain it very well. As an eighties teen, I’ve been scratching my head about her popularity. I just chalked it up to maybe there’s nobody out there that is amazing right now? Not trying to put her down, she is a good songwriter of catchy lyrics and tunes.
You called it, much of today's pop music is less than drivel, it is barely music. In comparison, Taylor's bland music seems spectacular. #1 song this week is Lovin On Me by Jack Harlow. Listen to it, and you will understand why Taylor's music is so popular.
She's not a songwriter. She may have written some in the past, but she has other people writing for her... She is not even a musician. She can maybe play 3 chords on a guitar. Probably only uses them as a prop on stage.
Dr. G have such a great selection of playlists, carefully curated but the way he narrates is ethical and responsible. It is filled with helpful content that have academic value to it. It do not subscribe to channels often
Yes the immaturity of her music is nauseating. She's 35! Edit- she is 34, has a December birthday (so do I and I hate it when age gets added on because of it 😆) but still! It's high school stuff and weird to not move past in one's mid 30s!
Each music category has a high percentage Age group as hard core followers it's said if there were no 13 y.o girls swift would still do ok but nothing like this cultural internet age of young pre and teenage girls
I dont get the mega fame but like you said its the lyrics. Her songs are all the same. With the Beatles they progressed into highly complex thoughts/songs and music.
Carly Simon's You're So Vain comes to mind, back up vocals by Mic Jagger, really cool bass riff intro, no wasted words and tells a great story. All her songs were different and beautiful with crazy good instrumentals and back up vocals. That's where I come from, the 60's and 70's. Taylor Swift has a really cool name but she doesn't begin to compare to the artists from my era.
Back when you had to be a real musician, and not rely on video gamers to produce your music on a synthesizer. Today's "music" is basically karaoke, produced in a basement without a band or any musicians.
You're so vain was the first record I bought with my own money when I was a young teenager. I obviously had good musical taste from a young age. I'm learning a lot from this video. I knew almost nothing about her. I thought she was about 10 years younger.
No one today compares to the artists and pop singers and rock groups of the 60s and 70s. BUT, Taylor Swift IS a great songwriter and artist. Of course she doesn't compare to the Beatles, Dylan, Simon, Waits, etc. And so what?????
I had never heard of her until I saw her on Jules Holland singing "Fifteen", I thought it was a good performance and very heartfelt. I have not tried to find out much more about her music since then.
@@BrittMFH Perhaps just a great storyteller then. On that front, her mariachi training is evident even when she sings in English as it crosses over quite well.
I feel like the reason she is so popular is because all of her songs are about romance and heartbreak which is something a lot of people can relate to.
Id be interested in a video on the singer Enya. She's so private that fans know very little about her. I think i read there's something called the 'Enya effect" where the less people knew about her, the more successful she became. Basically the opposite of Taylor Swift.
I'm not a huge Taylor Swift fan, and part of me is baffled by her extreme fame. At the same time, I have nothing against her. I know that level of success doesn't come without having the brains to make good decisions, a lot of sacrifice, and an incredible work ethic. She also has a relatively wholesome image, so I feel she's a decent role model for young girls. (Compare most of her songs and videos to other very popular female artists who aren't shy about using their sexuality to create rather vulgar and explicit songs and videos.) And honestly, I have to admire her for knowing exactly what she wanted in life at such an early age. What is extraordinary is how she has managed to keep her original fan base for so long, while acquiring so many new, young fans. (I teach piano and most of my young female students are heartbroken they can't get tickets to her show when it comes to town next year. Some of these children are only 10 years of age and are diehard fans.) I do believe her music has deepened a little over the years. I don't know a lot of her music (other than songs my students want to learn, and of course others you can't escape from unless you live under a rock), but she performed a 10 minute song on SNL once and it was utterly captivating. The woman knows how to deliver a song, and she knows how to engage her audience in sharing those feelings together. That's why I think she's had such longevity. I hope that as she gets closer to 40, her music will grow substantially. Anyhow, just my two cents.
@@aizabeewalkenAh, no self-control, eh? That’s clear by the fact you didn’t read the rest of the comment where it was the opposite of what you think it was saying. What a sad life you must lead.
@@babybirdhome Oh, if you only knew. Actually, it’s a pretty good life being a troll here in the Philippines. I’ll use a quote from one of my favorite Elton John songs. “One more beer and I don’t hear you anymore.” Cheers!
Her family moved to Nashville when she was 14 or 15 so she could make the rounds. Her father bought part of the company that signed her. Her mother is a marketing executive...
I remember her as a little teenager getting started writing and singing along with a guitar. Never did I think she’d become this monster within the music industry. Her music doesn’t necessarily appeal to me but I can relate to the female teen fandom. She’s certainly one for the history books.
I notice that swifties really really love her, casual listeners are mostly indifferent and the majority of those who hate her existence, haven't really listened to her albums. Interesting. 🙂
She’s been very well marketed. I’m not the demographic that she focuses on, but I think if this wasn’t the RUclips/Instagram age, she would have faded quickly.
Not necessarily. There were bands who achieved incredible marketing cut through in the early 80s e.g KISS. KISS paint and stickers were everywhere. Kids at school, recess talked about 2 things, Star Wars and KISS.
I am a huge Taylor Swift fan because one of my daughters fell in love with her when she was in elementary school. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have ever listened to her music. I also agree that she is not the world's greatest vocalist. But I do think her music has evolved over time and grown more mature. We were able to get tickets to her Eras tour and it was phenomenal. By far, the best concert I've ever seen in my life --- and I am from back in the day. I've seen Led Zeppelin, The Who, Michael Jackson when he was at the top of his career, The Cars, The Eagles, etc. I have never watched any performer sing and dance for 3.5 hours without taking a break. Though I enjoyed every second, I was tired from just watching her. Also, she made a huge stadium feel like an intimate concert venue. My daughter is now 25, and she still loves Swift, but also thinks that some people go too far with their obsession with her. It might be interesting to hear you do an analysis on the fans who get hyper focused on a particular artist to the point that it is unhealthy. It is certainly not healthy to love a performer so much that you condemn and demean anyone who prefers a different style of music. As the mother of two daughters, I'm grateful that they grew up watching Swift evolve. There are far worse role models out there. Someone on this thread compared her to the Kardashians. I don't see the comparison at all. I would be horrified if my daughters turned out to be famous for being obsessed about their appearance, starving themselves, having plastic surgery, shopping and talking trash about one another and other people. Taylor has done a ton to support other artists, get people to register to vote, support women's rights and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Also, though she doesn't seem to be so lucky at romantic love, she has maintained many long-term friendships. Many in her band, including her back up singers/dancers have toured with her for over a decade. Is she perfect? Absolutely not. But I love seeing a woman gain success. As a woman working in a male denominated field myself, I love her song, "The Man." It has nothing to do with romance, but sexism. Sometimes I listen to that song on my way to work to get my day going. Thank you for your great videos. I find them very comforting, even when the topic is disturbing like a major crime. Your delivery is thoughtful, insightful, and I feel you always do a good job of looking at things from every angle possible. Well done. Thank you.
I agree with everything you said. I think the real issue is the obsessed fans. I’ve seen that happen over the years. What I love about Taylor Swift is that is empowering and encouraging for young girls and young women everywhere. She has written about breakups with men. She is, essentially, a story teller. Her stories have been helpful to people who feel misunderstood or overlooked in particular. Her story telling is exceptionally relatable. I think she’s a great role model. When she found out that ticketing agencies were way overcharging people to go to her concerts, she paused her tour until they addressed and resolved the issue. When she tours a country, she gives a percentage of the tour to help the poor and needy in that country as well as other charities. I had been thinking, wow - finally a role model the walks the walk instead of just talking the talk. I think that’s what upset me when I saw this video. I enjoy Dr. Grande’s videos but I found this disturbing. Listening to his input on criminals, serial killers, other people with behavior issues, etc is eye opening. Getting a take on something that seems impossible to understand from a professional can be very satisfying. So when I saw him attack Taylor Swift, it was a real let down. Well that’s my rant. Thank you for saying what you said.
I found that it was extremely difficult to find appropriate music for my girls to listen to growing up and it seemed less provocative than some other artists, particularly the rap genre. I think that a lot of parents may have been in the same situation. She's nothing special, but there is so little competition. Also she relentlessly keeps putting out more music. Unfortunately, she's actually a terrible role model for the kids also 😢
i can understand this. i was raised around music i probably didn’t need to hear, but i wasn’t aware it was adult or dirty as a child, and i don’t think it caused any adverse effects. i do think i’d be uncomfy as a parent having my kid listen to that stuff tho, but i think i’m gonna be a slightly overprotective parent 😅 something i wanna work on. i think some music has become more provocative and explicit, but it may be because euphemisms were lost on me as a child and now they are instantly picked up on, so songs may seem to have more explicit lyrics to me than they used to. i’d be curious to compare lyrics between a few songs from today and the past within my fav genres.
Michael Jackson was in fact bigger… and would have been the biggest pop music act of all time, but, sadly his life was cut short. At present, Taylor does hold that record now… and it will be tough to beat as the recording industry has changed (largely due to Taylor Swift).
I dont get the whole Taylor Swift craze..not my kind of music. All manufactured mainstream pop with complete over-exposure. 🎈Happy Birthday Dr. Grande!!🎈
@@logy650 Right... no one is saying it's great music. But she has been able to parlay her musical abilities and business sense to become the wealthiest, most successful female performer of the last decade. Even if you think her product is trash, she still has a product and people are interested.
In italian we say cent anni auguri on someones birthday ..it means wishing you 100 years of health wealth and happiness dr grande ...so far so good ..keep up the great work
So appreciate this realistic view. There is so much pressure out there to like her - even coming from my daughter. Why does she need so much defending. People don't like other artists and no one is defending them. It's weird. I'm like - I don't get it. I'm not seeing it. Her music does not speak to me in any way and I feel there are so many artists out there with so much more vocal talent and writing talent. Again, I just don't get it. I think she has a great marketing strategy though - she knows who to appeal to. No Barbra Streisand or yes, Karen Carpenter or Sara Bareilles. Pure raw talent without the need to distract from the lack of talent with extra showmanship.
You don't see 100's of comments bashing & invalidating every achievement of other unliked artists like exist about Taylor. You could say, the bigger, most loved artist, the bigger, most hated.🤷🏼♀️ Music tastes vary. My personal taste is all over the place. I love live music & guitar seems to be a repeating theme amongst my fave artists & bands. I like several of Taylor's albums. There's a few I don't care for too. Before this video, I've never commented about liking or not liking anything about her. There's a lot of talk about her (very large) fanbase being a lil extreme....I've noticed the same can be seen/heard by many of her critics & haters too. She seems to cause an elevated, emotional response &/or reaction in just about everyone. Me not being one of them & liking her...but, just as I do any other artist, the whole thing kind of fascinates & scares me lol!
@@LK-lz6lk Believe me, Taylor Swift will be just fine - she is a privileged white woman that didn't grow up in poverty and was not disadvantaged. She has plenty of money and people at her disposal to take care of herself. She lives a life of luxury. If people want to feel bad or advocate for someone, there are many disadvantaged people, people who grew up in poverty or with structural violence that need our attention, support and advocacy. People who really are taken advantage of and have no means to advocate for themselves. Children who grow up in poverty, abuse and racism. People that also work hard with 2 and 3 jobs and still can't pay their bills. That is where our outrage should go.
I knew almost nothing about Taylor Swift before this video. I think I learnt more about her than I'd ever known, when you said her parents moved especially to help their daughters career prospects before she was famous or even showing much promise. It certainly seemed to work for Taylor, but also indicates a fairly high degree of privelege and vicarious parental investment. Can't help wondering how might have effected her adult relationships and emotional state.
@@HappinessDIY Well, it's a matter of ballance really. Presumably they were working class people with their own lives and careers or jobs. It didn't sound to me like Taylor had at that point suddenly become a rising star, yet they moved (implying they stopped working in their existing jobs/business). Parents wouldn't normally do such a thing unless there were much more promise and opportunity to invest in the childs career. A child doesn't usual have a career and is allowed to just be a child. This move is a bit of a red flag imho, for helicopter parenting or pageant parents, living vicariously through their child. I had my own situation as a kid with a moderately well off retired father pushing to turn my hobby (beekeeping) into a working business. I did say I wanted to be a beekeeper *when I grow up* at about 9yrs old, but I didn't say I want to grow up right now. By 12yrs I had almost 20 colonies. I spent some of my best childhood years building boxes and frames painting them, digging colonies out of walls and working hard like a man, instead of just enjoying my hobby. My father was an extremely capable handyman and retired industrialist. His attempts at setting me up for success as an adult, were somewhat at the expense of my success as a child, and of our parent/child relationship. You know Michael Jackson also had very supportive parents, but he had no childhood. He never grew up as a result. Parents trying to make you an adult when you're still a child, will only succeed, in making you still a child when you're an adult.
@@michele-ktlol your comment shows how ignorant you are. She has been in the news way before politics was brought into the picture. And musically? You really need to listen to her albums to understand that she is one of the most brilliant and talented poets of our lifetime. You can’t say she isn’t “akin to Adele and Stevie nicks” while only hearing her singles that were on the radio. Those are not her impressive songs. Listen to the ones that are not known to the mainstream media. Then come back and tell me how you were wrong lol
I agree. Taylor is very overrated. I believe she just started at the exact right time when social media was starting to pick up. She “connects” with young females and when an artist or group gets a young female fanbase, watch out!
The timing of this video! I’m a nurse working in a clinic on the Gold Coast Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 she’s apparently just arrived here today. I was saying to patients who were waiting to see our cardiologist what is the deal with this woman? Why is she so popular? We were all trying to figure it out. Pink is also here and was apparently seen in surfers paradise (the next suburb over) riding a moped with her hubby. Now that’s a singer that’s talented! I don’t get the Taylor swift craze!
Yes. Olivia Newton John had far more vocal talent. Her voice could stand without AutoTune software which didn’t exist in the 1970s. Nor did AI. The Bee Gees also had more vocal talent. Even the teen based group of the 1960s, the Easybeats, had far more vocal talent. Taylor uses AutoTune software.
I can name 10 more talented and underrated female artists that have been around a lot longer than her. Overrated? Absolutely there’s nothing so special about her. As far as talent goes I’d say she’s average no better no worse than anybody else. She’s nothing special to me. There’s been artists that have been in the industry for 40 50 years and haven’t made the kind of money that she’s made. It’s ridiculous.
Great point Dr Grande With hotel California ! In my opinion Bob Dylan is greatest songwriter ever ! Because his songs can interpreted in so many different ways
@@heathertzogas7557no one in their right mind wants to be famous. You have to be twisted to seek that kind of life. If you watch a channel called Guitaro you will see that there are MANY many extremely talented singers just walking around the streets of NY--people who could easily be megastars if they did the things that people who make it big are willing to do, and I'm not talking about working hard, I'm talking about selling out.
I don't really know her music but I do appreciate that she often invites legends like Carly Simon, Carole King, and James Taylor up on stage to sing one of their hits and reminding her young audience of their influence and importance in music
Yeah, but Swift is so vain, any one of those three would be warranted in thinking her latest revenge song was about them if they were to make her feel slighted.
I am fond of the song "Hotel California." There is an undeniable emotional depth to it that still resonates with me, even as my interest in its lyrics wanes. It would be fascinating if Dr. Grande could analyze pop songs in the same meticulous manner that he analyzed "Hotel California."
You should do a review of her albums folklore and evermore which could be something you'd like. To many of us her songs are up to interpretation so to hear people say she's only singing about heartbreak I instantly assume they've only listened to the singles. Some of her songs address her moms cancer diagnosis, her friendships, her politics, a young fan of hers that passed away, songs about moving on and changing, family, self worth, moving to a new city, friendships, revenge etc. I think if more people just decided to listen to an album through and through they might have their minds changed (probably still wont like her songs but who knows😂) Her songs on folklore cover a range of things such as: 1. The 1-Reminiscing on past love (obviously) 2. Cardigan- part of a love triangle thats from the perspective of a made up character called Betty, which is about seperation and them reuniting. 3. The last great american dynasty- The life of Rebecca Harkness 4. Exile- a argument between 2 exes, Bon Iver sings from the guys perspective. 5. My tears ricochet-the sale of her masters to scooter braun 6.Mirrorball her being a chameleon to the audience to entertain them 7. Seven-a childhood friend suffering abuse from her father 8. August- describes a summer fling, that was serious for the girl but the guy goes back to Betty (part of the love triangle) 9. This is me trying- sung from the perspective of an alcoholic that feels like they're not good enough, expressing regret. 10. Illicit Affairs- about infidelity and the lengths the narator will go to to carry on the affair. 11. Invisible string- about an invisible connection between two lovers and how she's moved on from the boys that broke her heart and sends their babies presents. 12. Mad woman- about, wait for it.. a mad woman😂 13. Epiphany- about the trauma nurses faced in the pandemic and her grandfather who fought at the battle of Guadalcanal. 14. Betty- the end of the love triangle from the boy's perspective, him apologising but never taking full accountablity. 15. Peace- the effects of her fame on her relationship and about how no matter how much she tries she'll never be able to shield them from it. 15. Hoax- probably the saddest love song on folklore. I spent 10 minutes on this😂. If anyone wants to give this album a listen, and come back and tell me what you think. And I don't think she's overrated (who da guessed it?), because I think what she's experiencing now is the pay off of 18 years of work in this industry. Still appreciate the video and the analysis.
She's actually quite a nice person who has become a star. My generation was called lost, on the way to being criminals, stupid, having no taste, because we listened to The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Paul and Mary, The Animals, Queen and more. Yet, we were good enough to be drafted to serve our country? in Vietnam by the hundreds of thousands. Swift is using her Right to Speak Freely just as those demeaning her do. Good for her!
I think this is a very fair analysis. She is popular with the "young women" demographic because many of them also have unsuccessful relationships and strongly relate to her songs.
Happy Birthday, dear Doctor Grande! Enjoy your day and have fun. I am subscribed for over 5 years and watching every episode (also by Bella Grande Media). We love you Doctor Grande, ad mea ve esrim shana (until 120 years in Hebrew)!
it's "almost like she's vulnerable and authentic...." you nailed it on item 6 (why she is so popular), Doc. That's the thing. "Swifties" absolutely refuse to question her authenticity, in any moment, ever. it's fascinating to me how they seem to forget or are never even willing to consider the most likely key motives of the famous. sure... she technically could be a fully authentic gentle soul with only her heart on her sleeve... but what are even the chances of that? not good. and I absolutely cannot understand the inability to see how intricately contrived and controlled every moment of Taylor in the media is. even more so than of other celebrities. she really should be nicknamed "Taylor Script" at this point. Dr. Grande fans appreciate him for his real candidness, and unwillingness to pander. I would doubt there's any large number of Swifties that are devout Dr. Grande supporters. I would think the majority of this channel's subscribers have a much lower tolerance for all things contrived. We want to hear it how it is. And we won't be offended by it. There is seeming authentic and then there is actually authentic. But they are very much different. People are best to be able to differentiate the two in their world.
Brainwashed people are behaving just like these Swifties. Unbothered by details, unbothered by the big picture, unbothered about the truth, only bothered by the narrative sold.
This is so well said. That is the thing that bothers me the most about her - she has always come across as fake to me. From early days of winning awards (hands to the face, surprised look every single time) to this current fake relationship. Everything about her is carefully curated. It's amazing to me how many grown adults think her curated image is actually who she is.
Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, and Demi Lovato and Bishop Briggs are way more vulnerable and authentic in their music and have way more vocal range and deeper, better written songs addressing personal experiences of abuse, addiction, etc.
I always enjoy these videos that stand out from your normal subjects, and I liked your discussing your personal tastes and preferences. Would love to see more videos on these sorts of subjects!
Totally, totally agree with Dr. Grande's thoughts on the song "Hotel California" by the Eagles. I also love that song- and to me, the lyrics are about the trap of addiction- "you can check out any time you like- but you can never leave." Superb song!
@@andygump724 I agree, she is a singer songwriter first. And parlayed it into super stardom with business acumen that many envy. The nature of concerts has changed too, where it is not merely music, but a show with dancers and stage effects, from which I've heard she also excels at.
I was taken aback when a friend recently said that she doesn't know anyone who likes her. Not my taste in music, probably wouldn't recognize any of her songs and not aware of any excessive press coverage. I have no reason to critique her, unfortunately there seems to be no lack of people that feel compelled to do so. Seems to me that she has done extremely well for herself, without showing her arse, so to speak.
Her PR team is working overtime. Non of my friends, extended family like her music. Most people i know are not a fan of her. There something fishy going on. Why is she being excessively pushed on us??? Her fame seems inorganic
Unfortunately, the success of technically complex music performed by bands who were excellent songwriters and incredibly skilled live musicians and singers died decades ago and was replaced by mundane, soulless, synth-driven, and factory-produced mediocrity. I fear we will never see another RUSH, Queen, Judas Priest, Eagles, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin or similar "discovered" again in this life time. That kind of heart and soul just doesn't sell anymore, which is tragic. Edit: Ohhhh! Happy Birthday, Dr. G!
Rick Beato has a great YT channel that goes into detail about how the music industry changed to produce these results. The fact that my sons listen to a lot of 70s and 80s music is telling.
I don't listen to her music, beyond what is played on the radio, but I can understand why she is successful and liked by so many. She seems like a genuinely nice person who works hard and enjoys her work and her fans. Very relatable kind of person.
I’m not a Taylor Swift fan. Just because I’m not a fan doesn’t mean I hate her, I’m just not into her music. I admire her as a songwriter, but her voice doesn’t move me.
this is how i feel. i do defend her when people dog her for writing songs abt her relationships like that isn’t what most music artists (at least in the genres i hear) do lmao. cuz it feels like those arguments have a misogynistic tone typically.
@@authorcraigcothren neither is Taylor Swift. Maybe she should grow up. She’s what 35 yrs old. Who would want to be preforming to teenagers and early 20 year olds forever.
@@jcfc8197okay 35 is still young. She can totally still cater to that fan base. Wait till she gets to her 50s and then we can criticize her for trying to still trying to get to that fan base. Look at Madonna and Bon Jovi who still were able to cater to teens and 20 something adults at 40 years old it’s when artists or bands turning 50 when you tell dude do the transition now. Bon Jovi did it but Madonna Is doing the ridiculousness you are calling Taylor swift for. Leave Taylor for now she is still in age when you can cater to teens and still compete in the charts if she turns 50 trying to compete against new gen artists then you can criticize her but it’s not that time yet.
I think she’s a pretty decent singer. She’s definitely a stronger songwriter. She used to be pretty bad at signing live. But she’s gotten significantly better over the years.
Her voice has some very beautiful moments in folklore and evermore. She also writes songs that are stories about fictional people. I think she is a great writer.
I feel like she has a great voice, but it’s generic and standard for a pop artist. What she lacks is range; there are singers who can sing in a low voice and a high voice (eg. Freddie Mercury, Julian Casablanca, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Layne Stanley, Adele, Beyoncé, etc.). From what I hear of her music, she’s only able to go high. While that’s not a big issue for many artists, as others have had generic voices which they use to make it, it’s why her music doesn’t really appeal to me. There is a lack of diversity in her vocals and range which makes it a little boring to listen to. I did love her country music era, and I thought that was where she shone the brightest.
Also off topic but thank you for being so articulate. I am currently preparing for an IELTS exam and it's useful to hear grammatically correct, professional language with a rich vocabulary.
Dr Grande is a brave man risking the wrath of Swifties 😂😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂❤ me one
If there's a mass unsubscribe in his RUclips channel in the next few weeks, at least we'll know what happened.
Ikr?!!?
🤣🤣🤣
😂😂😂😂
My taste in music is apparently so off the mainstream that I couldn’t name a single Taylor Swift song. And I’m OK with that :)
Do me a kindness and watch Don't Blame Me live from Reputation Tour. I promise it's not what you have imagined. It will only take 4 minutes out of your life. It’s blues with a church like choir build up. Amazing. People think she’s still writing teeny-bopper songs. Far from it. Don't Blame Me is very seductive.
It isn't great music. But then I'll bet you aren't a 13 years old girl.
I'm not saying she's bad but it's obvious that she's overrated, there are hundreds of female artists who are better at both singing and writing. But it's fascinating that she has succeeded so well because there must be lots of young women who look like her, who sing, write songs and even have a better voice but who have never had success or are never getting fame even if they try hard. To me Taylor Swift seems so bland and boring so it's fascinating.
Listen to one Florence and the Machine song and you will forget about taylor
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It isn't about the quality of the music. It is about the image and what they wish they were.
I am 72. Back in the day my dad would state his hatred for the Rolling Stones, the Animals and Jimi Hendrix. "How can anyone listen to that garbage?" he would ask me, a trace of anger in his voice. Now I'm in his shoes. I will say that I understand one thing my father did not, I am not the target audience. So, my opinion of her music is voluntarily muted, and I have no anger.
Eric Burdon and the Animals and later War, and Hendrix were two of my favorites. I'm 70. I think Taylor is a very talented song writer.
Well said, Mike. I'm 76, so my taste is similar, but probably more Soul/R&B in the mix.
You are much man, Mike.
Love your attitude and your integrity!
Such an intelligent response; well said!
Maybe it's just me but even though I hear about Swift every single day I couldn't name a single song she's ever made or recognise a single tune if it was played. And I don't live in a media cave.
Their marketing game is strong.
Me neither. I know kinda know one though. Shake It Off. Because it's in the Sing movie, which my toddlers love.
Yes she is over rated .Just try to remember one of her "tunes". She prances around in lingerie....who can take her seriously.
I saw a live song on TV years ago with Stevie Nicks....Stevie Nicks carried the whole song. Taylor Swift
CANNOT sing .
It's not just you. I don't know any of her songs. I simply cannot understand how she's being compared to Beatlemania...
These entertainment moguls could literally grab any girl off the street and create another “Taylor Swift” any time they want to. And they will once Taylor ages out. Their plan works because all the trainable NPC’s participate through buying her tickets and music. She’s a corporate creation. A packaged commodity. I am rather disgusted because if people just wouldn’t participate it would all end. Taylor isn’t the only one raking in the money. Stop feeding the beast.
It IS just you
I see Taylor like the Kardashian’s. I’ve never bought any of their products. But everyday I see their faces, and hear about their lives completely against my will.
Exactly!😅
The Kardashains never brought out music albums or broke seiing records or won any music awards and I doubt they even develop their own product lines.
No comparison. Taylor is 100x greater
AMEN
and im lebron james @@lisachrist6256
As my late mother said, if you want to become rich, don't sell to smart people, sell to stupid people - there are more of them.
Very very true
I'm writing that one down.
Sooooo true
You have a very smart mother and you are very wise for sharing the thought 🎉
Your mother was very wise.
As a guy in his sixties, I have a lot of respect for what Taylor has accomplished. I also have a lot of respect for Ray Croc turning McDonalds into the world's most popular restaurant. The two are very similar. Mass market appeal, but for the connoisseur, they fall short.
Yeah junk music, and junk food.
I don't have respect for either. Spreading hamburgers is not important.
This is an absolutely top tier comment. It's devastatingly true and says a lot about society in general.
You’ve summed up quite well what I’ve always felt about Taylor Swift and others like her. She has the right mix to achieve mass appeal, much like McDonalds, but it doesn’t mean that there is any true substance there. Meanwhile the mom and pop shops selling much more nutritious food make a modest living in comparison.
The truly great & talented performers rarely have mass appeal. Aretha Franklin, Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Ellington are rare exceptions.
So Glad u included Karen Carpenter. Her voice was absolutely flawless
Absolutely agree!!
RIP Karen.
Her voice was really angelic!!!!
Karen had talent in spades.
Totally agree Karen Carpenter's voice was absolutely beautiful, crystal clear with such depth. I get the feeling TS is stuck in a teenage angst period and really needs to move on.
My 2 daughters purchased "Swifty" tickets, and my granddaughter got sick, so they did not go to the concert in Cincinnati, OH! My oldest daughter put the tickets online for sale, and they got $4000.00 for 2 tickets within an hour! My youngest daughter bought a beautiful wedding dress with the money, thank you Lord!! THAT was money well spent! It was a beautiful wedding!
Awesome
I have 4 tickets for her concert in Edinburgh Scotland in June. I wouldn't sell them for any amount of money.
I love the OLD ROLLING STONES, but I have seen them twice in my life...money talks!
Yeah, but they could have gone to a Taylor Swift concert.
@zx7-rr486 that's not true lol
I honestly don’t understand the Taylor worship..
Her fans are basically the same somewhat rabid fans Madonna had in the 80's.
Right? I don't dislike her and give her credit for doing this all on her own, but i just dont understand these so-called Swifties (aka worshippers!). Huh??
I don't understand it either. Her music is the very definition of average, bland pop music with a shallow message, and personally I don't find her very attractive at all. She has zero personality from what I can gather. Like her music. I'm not saying that in a rude way, I really do feel like there is simply nothing to her. And that is likely by design, so as to attract the biggest audience. I look at her and see nothing there, just a brand.
Compare her to Michael Jackson, someone who was similarly as popular back in his hay day (MUCH more popular but still.) MJ has charm, flare, style, great music and killer moves. I don't get any of that from Taylor Swift. She still just comes off as a teenager to me, someone who has a vague understanding of the world but nothing beyond surface level.
Neither do I. There are lots of artists that leave me puzzled, but I console myself with the fact my opinion of her doesn’t matter a bit mainly because her fans are young and I’m old.
@@jonimaricruz1692 Age shouldn't make a difference as long as music is still art. Her music is not art, it's just scripted bubble gum pop music being forced on us and getting sucked up by those who have no interest in art.
This is just another reason why I love your channel Dr Grande-you said what plenty of us have been thinking.
Very eloquently, at that! 👍
The Dr is sucking more trumpers in, and losing subs from others. Its a trade off.
I agree entirely. Her music doesn't do anything to me.
Her mom being a marketing executive says it all...
Not really. Hundreds of thousands of people work in marketing, nobody else has a taylor swift.
I think that is why Madonna got so famous-she was excellent at marketing too. Their music is just okay, not bad not great.
No...she is a dainty, clean-cut, white girl from Pennsylvania. Amerikkka's sweetheart. Nothing particularly special or unique about her, honestly.
@@rjules1083 Madonna is much better........
@@lf9341 thirty years ago !
I really don't understand the Taylor Swift worship. I also don't understand the hate/conspiracy theories that have come up recently.
That's because you don't understand how Hollywood and media works.
Worship? Where are you seeing this Taylot Swift "worship'?
She’s a witch. Look at the weird stuff that happens at her concerts. She’s also clearly Zeena LaVey’s offspring.
Stevie Nix said she was a witch. Did you all think she was joking? Taylor is one too.
It's the mindset of these hate/conspiracies nuts that concerns me. I don't care if she's popular or not.
@@trevorsole3933 Calling yourselves "Swifties" is worship.
“I got tired of it a long…. LONG time ago” 😂
Right?! That made me laugh as well 😂😂😂
I also had a chuckle at that 😂
A fucking men
Perfectly expressed
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Shows Dr Grande`s age and conservative tendencies
He is certainly not her target audience
For the life of me I’ll never understand the worship some people have for celebrities.
They’re just people! Some good. Some bad and everything in between. Yes. Some celebs genuinely *do* bring some happiness and contribute to good causes but a lot certain are *NOT* good influences and *NONE* of them are ‘perfect’ or are as they seem on screen in a lot of cases. But yes. Some are genuinely nice people and don’t let fame get to their heads!
Me too..!
This! Yes! I’ve never idolized any celebrity or artist! It’s so weird to me that people shout “I love you” to celebrities, even weirder is swift fans screaming that to Taylor’s mom! They’re people that make art and fans worship the artist almost more than their art… it’s not like they’re solving crime or world hunger 🙄 but hey they just wrote another song about another breakup and it’s the greatest thing ever 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄
I couldn't name or recognize a Taylor Swift song if I had to.
You truly have mastered the art of shaking it off.
@@musicalneptunian yes Shake it Off is about the only one I know. And there is something about never ever getting back together ( I think).
Consider yourself lucky
ok, so you don't know any of her songs. Congratulations. And.. that proves what, exactly? Are you the ultimate arbiter of what is good or bad music? You're making some kind of profound statement about a musician out of sheer ignorance? Because you don't know any of her music, it just must be cr@p? Wow, what incredible hubris.
If you can put your blind prejudice to one side (which judging by the loftiness of your snide coment, I really doubt), then try listening to a Swift song called Evermore. It is beautiful.. slow soulful lyrics over a solo piano. You might be surprised.
Me either, but old people are not her target demographic, so why would you?
Everything I know about her, I learned against my will. The media won't stop covering her and ignoring real issues.
As a longtime Swiftie, I totally agree that the wider public does not want or need to know about her every move. There ARE many more issues the media should cover, but it's much easier for them to write about a single phrase she uttered about a man.
Exactly.
@@mommysbestchannel6825The fact that you call yourself a "Swiftie". Why are you idolizing another grown woman?
Absolutely correct
@@Veracityseeker7Why are you so bothered by what others do?
My husband and I were only saying yesterday that she's pretty good but that she is definately over-rated.
She's about to come to Australia and the news media are going nuts reporting about her anticipated arrival. One could be led to believe that there is nothing else news worthy happening in Australia atm, let alone the world.
As a fellow Australian I can say with honesty that I had NO idea she was coming. I also have no interest in her coming and I think that Australia AND Australians have far more important things to worry about than Miss Tay Tay. I DON'T like her growing influence on the youth, not only the Australian youth but globally. I don't like her politics either. I don't listen to her music and I really DON'T understand the fuss! You don't get where she's got to within the music industry just by talent alone! Have a great day and I hope that you aren't involved in the bushfire situation in Victoria.
Happy Birthday Dr G, have a super day and thank you for putting out an episode for us out here today! Take care now.
I bet local Victorian businesses are looking forward to the $$$$ they will make when she is in town. Airlines, hotels, restaurants, tourism. All this will filter down to the guy who provides the food on the plates that people are eating. So that's a win.
@@susanlumley5547hatred is illogical. And the interesting part is that all this animosity began with men. Apparently upset that she makes songs about her exes instead of wallowing in sadness, and they become hits. So now women have joined the hatred campaign to please their men, it's pathetic.
You would think the rest of the artists are doing a different kind of music making Taylor swift undeserving of her wins
@@susanlumley5547unfortunately it's too dangerous to go out in Victoria, particularly Melbourne
In my opinion, her popularity is linked to her positive attitude, and the positive message from her songs even though all are somehow coming from negative outcomes, (solitude, break up, not understanding each other, anger, etc). (She sings from a strong point of view while accepting the trouble, without losing heart). But this is my opinion. Thank you for your video. Cheers
My girl does love her sad lyrics that are upbeat for some reason lol
but there's absolutely nothing in her songs that warrant the mania!
Her song mostly easy listening and very suite to teenage girl.
But you know when she suddenly winning any awards, thats questionning me since a long time
Because from previous era, when you just make average music and easy listening, even you write your own music but still you not winning any awards, maybe some popular young folks award like mtv or europe music you can win it.
She doesn’t have a positive attitude 😂 have you heard her music? All she does is attack her exes and claims to be a victim, either that or cries for revenge and people getting their karma. That’s not very positive to me
I hate when media falls in love with someone and promote them by shoving them into your throat.
Blame the internet algorithm. Pretty much without the internet and social media and the parasocial attachment for TS wouldn't existed. Literally she started out by having her parents building fake fansites for her to start out.
see the Kardashians..a group of overhyped no-talents if ever there was one.
@@CrimsonEclipseManaging the algorithms is up to you. You watch cat videos, and ityour FYP is full of cat videos. That's all.
Over 270 million people support Taylor by now, people of all ages, even if they dont follow her music they follow her content. She encourages people to vote, the right is scared to death of her. I like that, I like that Taylor is brave enough to take a stand.
@@CrimsonEclipseYour mouth is running ahead of your brain, Taylor was performing successfully by age 14 or so. She didnt need help.
🎉Happy Birthday 🥳 Dr Grande
Hotel California never gets old.
The Eagles never get old❤
One of the best songs ever produced
A true classic withstands the test of time.
California HAS not only gotten old it’s on life support.
I had no idea who she was until she started showing up at football games...
LOL! You live under a rock?
He probably just doesn't listen to crappy music.
All lies
@@MrNexor-cj8gsMost likely lives under a rock.
@@kevinross6235 It's a good place to live in this day and age.
you helped me with your statistic videos a few months ago and now im looking at a video of you talking about taylor swift... we sure have come a long way
Hit the nail on the head about the limited variety of her lyrics, as well as the lack of complexity from the musical point if view. Unbiased, fair analysis without hateful words.
I have thought for a long time that her songs are all much the same. She hasn't grown musically. Look at Joni Mitchell or Linda Rondadt. They both continually evolved during their careers. No two albums were the same. Taylor isn't a great composer or musician. But she is what little girls want to be.
@@williampotter2098 im not agree, her last albums folklore, evermore, lover and midnights have beautiful songs speaking about different kind of situations not all related to romantic love. For example the song bigger than the hole sky speaks about a baby loss (midnights), or the song the archer (lover) apparently speaks about anxiety but is still open to interpretation like dr grande says, or the song this is me trying (folklore) about depression, or dorothea (evermore) about an old friendship with a succesful person. There are other love songs telling stories not about her, but invented stories. Her next album tortured poets departament probably will have again a lot of her personal views, because the other albums were written while she was in a 6 years relationship, but after the break up she will sing about it. But i think the people who says she has not envolved have not listened to her music seriously.
@@williampotter2098 im not agree, her last albums folklore, evermore, lover and midnights have beautiful songs speaking about different kind of situations not all related to romantic love. For example the song bigger than the hole sky speaks about a baby loss (midnights), or the song the archer (lover) apparently speaks about anxiety but is still open to interpretation like dr grande says, or the song this is me trying (folklore) about depression, or dorothea (evermore) about an old friendship with a succesful person. There are other love songs telling stories not about her, but invented stories. Her next album tortured poets departament probably will have again a lot of her personal views, because the other albums were written while she was in a 6 years relationship, but after the break up she will sing about it. But i think the people who says she has not envolved have not listened to her music seriously.
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Most people love what I call "The Music Of Your Youth". It may not be the best music, but it was playing the first time you felt like a grown up human, first time you were kissed and the first time you fell in love. It will always be the music you love. And your kids will think you are old and very uncool.
She's literally won Grammy Album of the Year in 3 diff genres - Country, Pop & Indie. At least 6 of her 10 albums have a completely diff sound than the others. People only familiar with her radio hits, have a very diff view of her than those who've listened to entire albums which contain songs on every topic imaginable. (Not surprising, with avg of 16 songs per album (10 total) so, an approx 160 song discography - all written by her, which is remarkable on it's own.
I can't tell you how much of a breath of fresh air your commentary on the "Taylor Swift craze" is, as I have a 15 year old daughter who is incapable of going 5 seconds without a Taylor Swift newsflash or an impromtu cover concert. Seriously - it's getting so brutal that she's trying to recruit my Swiftie family members to shame and indoctrinate me into their cult and I feel like I'm losing my mind. 😅 Anyway, thanks for being a beacon of sanity!!
not to worry..Taylor will be yesterday's news Swift-ly enough, and some other bimbo will take her place.
You should remind her Swift is old enough to be her mother
Stay strong. 😅
She's demon possessed.
Break into Guns n Roses. They were wildly popular around the time Taylor was born, and their scalped tickets went for thousands. I know because I bought scalped tickets in '91 for the Illusions tour. It was AMAZING.
“Taylor Swift is extremely well liked by white women who live in the suburbs” 😂😂
I don’t live in the burbs
And that is a massive share of the US population
😂😂
Maybe so but she can't help being white and wealthy...
Not so. If you look at her concerts and her followers, she has all ages and both sexes following along.
Dr Grande sees things how he wants to see them sometimes.
I've never heard someone summarize my thoughts about Taylor Swift so eloquently. Thank you, Dr Grande! For years I've been so tired of hearing about Ms Swift, and wondered why she is so bloody popular. I cannot name one of her songs, though I might recognize one if I listen carefully. Your analysis was spot on, especially regarding the future. At the risk of sounding like a bitter old man, I do get annoyed when an artist such as Taylor eclipses so many others with more to offer. I agree that Taylor's music needs to evolve and turn the creative corner, so to speak, if she is to be regarded seriously as an artist, not just a performer. As of now I think of her as a 1 trick pony act in a circus. From what I have heard, her songs do deliver the same lyrics, message, and musical compositions over and over. I guess her fans are rabid about their connection with her. If that's what they crave, then good for Taylor. She can count her money. I honestly cannot tolerate any of her songs and do not understand the Swift phenomenon.
Yes..She is way over rated..
I'm not sure about that. She goes out on stage and performs over 40 songs, live. No lip syncing. No backing tracks. She plays guitar and piano. Again, live. I'm not exactly a fan, but I respect the hell out of her.
@harryhanz1690 that's what you think!🤣
Agreed, I’ve never really been a fan of her and her music
She doesn't actually play guitar and piano. She has only learned enough very easy chord progressions to make it seem like she plays her own music. Notice how she never plays anything at her concerts? It's all an illusion.
@@harryhanz1690 Same here. And somehow she does not go insane like 99% of people who reach 1% of her level of fame. She clearly has a good brain is mentally very stable.
I am not a fan of Taylor Swift, BUT the way she fought back against the industry by re-recording her albums impresses me. It was a great business move.
I’ma guy, not exactly target demo. I think she’s a cool chick, she has some catchy songs and she’s hot as F so, if you don’t like her, you’re probably just need to ask “Am I a hater?”
I’m not a fan of her music, but i think she’s mostly a good person
Kelly Clarkson suggested it to her! It was a great idea. I love them both!!
I think she's talented and I have a lot of respect her. The way she fought back against Kayne West's lies was genius.
@@nancyprescott102Kayne was rude but he told no lies Beyonce album was better that year.
I don’t buy the image of Taylor Swift as a wholesome person who is extremely devoted to her fans. She crashed a Kennedy wedding and refused to leave when asked by the mother of the bride. David Mueller is adamant that she lied about him. And she doesn’t seem concerned about the fact that her tickets aren’t affordable to fans who don’t have wealthy parents. I’m not a Taylor Swift expert but I’ve never found her to be relatable
agreed, she's faker than hatsune miku.
Balam Industries sponsored field trip.
Agreed
she is relatable to those who are dripping in privilege like she is
I think you have to be a late teenager who has no role models to be a "worshipper"
Oh Taylor Swift is WAYYY overrated, she has an average voice, she can’t dance, her music is boring and they all sound the same. There’s literally nothing special on her
she is pretty thats about it
Yet she’s the most successful.
Thank you, Dr Grande, for shedding light on a phenomenon that had me scratching my head.
I agree with Dr Grande 100%. Her music has never 'moved' me - either musically or in lyrics. Perhaps she is a 'product' that is successfully marketed by clever people who reap mega benefits.
24/7 promotion by mainstream media certainly helps to convince many folk that they have to love her - because everybody else does.
She's always rubbed me as a creation of Radio Disney, Inc.
Thank you for addressing this phenomenon. You explain it very well. As an eighties teen, I’ve been scratching my head about her popularity. I just chalked it up to maybe there’s nobody out there that is amazing right now? Not trying to put her down, she is a good songwriter of catchy lyrics and tunes.
You called it, much of today's pop music is less than drivel, it is barely music. In comparison, Taylor's bland music seems spectacular. #1 song this week is Lovin On Me by Jack Harlow. Listen to it, and you will understand why Taylor's music is so popular.
She's not a songwriter. She may have written some in the past, but she has other people writing for her... She is not even a musician. She can maybe play 3 chords on a guitar. Probably only uses them as a prop on stage.
Dr. G have such a great selection of playlists, carefully curated but the way he narrates is ethical and responsible. It is filled with helpful content that have academic value to it. It do not subscribe to channels often
Grateful I grew up listening to JANIS JOPLIN...Grace Slick...Chaka Khan etc
Big ups to Chaka
Self-satisfied posturing.
Grace Slick was so phenomenal! 🐇 White Rabbit is a masterpiece 🥇
Two were drug addicts. Chaka was the chit too ❤
I feel for you.. ahhh .. .Chaka Khan
Yes the immaturity of her music is nauseating. She's 35! Edit- she is 34, has a December birthday (so do I and I hate it when age gets added on because of it 😆) but still! It's high school stuff and weird to not move past in one's mid 30s!
@@bucksdiaryfan yes she was born in 1989
She is way too old to be this dysfunctional especially in relationships
34
Arrested development moment
@@autumn111155551 correct, my bad. I didn't realize she has a December birthday
Because her music sounds like it was written by a twelve year old. And most people have the mental age of twelve years old.
Mainly the twelve year olds who like her!
You hit the nail on the head!😂
And an emotional age of 12!
Idk, but she’s got a few real good ones!…
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Each music category has a high percentage Age group as hard core followers it's said if there were no 13 y.o girls swift would still do ok but nothing like this cultural internet age of young pre and teenage girls
I dont get the mega fame but like you said its the lyrics. Her songs are all the same. With the Beatles they progressed into highly complex thoughts/songs and music.
Carly Simon's You're So Vain comes to mind, back up vocals by Mic Jagger, really cool bass riff intro, no wasted words and tells a great story. All her songs were different and beautiful with crazy good instrumentals and back up vocals. That's where I come from, the 60's and 70's. Taylor Swift has a really cool name but she doesn't begin to compare to the artists from my era.
Back when you had to be a real musician, and not rely on video gamers to produce your music on a synthesizer. Today's "music" is basically karaoke, produced in a basement without a band or any musicians.
You're so vain was the first record I bought with my own money when I was a young teenager. I obviously had good musical taste from a young age. I'm learning a lot from this video. I knew almost nothing about her. I thought she was about 10 years younger.
@@shez5964 ❤❤❤
No one today compares to the artists and pop singers and rock groups of the 60s and 70s. BUT, Taylor Swift IS a great songwriter and artist. Of course she doesn't compare to the Beatles, Dylan, Simon, Waits, etc. And so what?????
Carol King. Joan Baez. Now that’s music.
Not a huge Swift fan but her song "Fifteen" got me through homelessness back in 2009.
I had never heard of her until I saw her on Jules Holland singing "Fifteen", I thought it was a good performance and very heartfelt. I have not tried to find out much more about her music since then.
A lot of people feel this way about many of her songs…that’s why she is so popular.
Linda Rondstat was talented AND diverse, AND stood down and retired so we can appreciate her diverse eclectic art.
I love her. But must add that Linda was not a songwriter.
@@BrittMFH Perhaps just a great storyteller then. On that front, her mariachi training is evident even when she sings in English as it crosses over quite well.
@@BrittMFH Neither is Taylor. They shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence.
I always loved her music!!
I feel like the reason she is so popular is because all of her songs are about romance and heartbreak which is something a lot of people can relate to.
Id be interested in a video on the singer Enya. She's so private that fans know very little about her. I think i read there's something called the 'Enya effect" where the less people knew about her, the more successful she became. Basically the opposite of Taylor Swift.
Happy birthday, Dr Grande!
Aquarius rocks
Happy Birthday Dr, Grande 💚 🇮🇪
Happiest happy birthday Dr. Grande ~ have an awesome day 🎉
she so famous but how many people even know 1 of her songs
I'm not a huge Taylor Swift fan, and part of me is baffled by her extreme fame. At the same time, I have nothing against her. I know that level of success doesn't come without having the brains to make good decisions, a lot of sacrifice, and an incredible work ethic. She also has a relatively wholesome image, so I feel she's a decent role model for young girls. (Compare most of her songs and videos to other very popular female artists who aren't shy about using their sexuality to create rather vulgar and explicit songs and videos.) And honestly, I have to admire her for knowing exactly what she wanted in life at such an early age. What is extraordinary is how she has managed to keep her original fan base for so long, while acquiring so many new, young fans. (I teach piano and most of my young female students are heartbroken they can't get tickets to her show when it comes to town next year. Some of these children are only 10 years of age and are diehard fans.) I do believe her music has deepened a little over the years. I don't know a lot of her music (other than songs my students want to learn, and of course others you can't escape from unless you live under a rock), but she performed a 10 minute song on SNL once and it was utterly captivating. The woman knows how to deliver a song, and she knows how to engage her audience in sharing those feelings together. That's why I think she's had such longevity. I hope that as she gets closer to 40, her music will grow substantially. Anyhow, just my two cents.
Boo. The long winded comment is tiresome and not direct. Say what you really mean. Taylor Swift sucks!
@@aizabeewalkenAh, no self-control, eh? That’s clear by the fact you didn’t read the rest of the comment where it was the opposite of what you think it was saying. What a sad life you must lead.
@@babybirdhome Oh, if you only knew. Actually, it’s a pretty good life being a troll here in the Philippines. I’ll use a quote from one of my favorite Elton John songs.
“One more beer and I don’t hear you anymore.” Cheers!
Her family moved to Nashville when she was 14 or 15 so she could make the rounds. Her father bought part of the company that signed her. Her mother is a marketing executive...
Well, she's pretty. That probably triggers trauma in Dr. Grande so he decided to demean her.
I remember her as a little teenager getting started writing and singing along with a guitar. Never did I think she’d become this monster within the music industry. Her music doesn’t necessarily appeal to me but I can relate to the female teen fandom. She’s certainly one for the history books.
They build her up to tear her down. A tale as old as time.
I notice that swifties really really love her, casual listeners are mostly indifferent and the majority of those who hate her existence, haven't really listened to her albums. Interesting. 🙂
She’s been very well marketed. I’m not the demographic that she focuses on, but I think if this wasn’t the RUclips/Instagram age, she would have faded quickly.
Stars used to be way bigger than Taylor Swift before the RUclips/Instagram age.
Not necessarily. There were bands who achieved incredible marketing cut through in the early 80s e.g KISS. KISS paint and stickers were everywhere. Kids at school, recess talked about 2 things, Star Wars and KISS.
ABSOLUTELY!!!
I agree. I think social media has propelled a lot of stars this way who probably would have remained just plain old rich and famous.
mom is/was a marketin executive
I am a huge Taylor Swift fan because one of my daughters fell in love with her when she was in elementary school. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't have ever listened to her music. I also agree that she is not the world's greatest vocalist. But I do think her music has evolved over time and grown more mature. We were able to get tickets to her Eras tour and it was phenomenal. By far, the best concert I've ever seen in my life --- and I am from back in the day. I've seen Led Zeppelin, The Who, Michael Jackson when he was at the top of his career, The Cars, The Eagles, etc. I have never watched any performer sing and dance for 3.5 hours without taking a break. Though I enjoyed every second, I was tired from just watching her. Also, she made a huge stadium feel like an intimate concert venue. My daughter is now 25, and she still loves Swift, but also thinks that some people go too far with their obsession with her. It might be interesting to hear you do an analysis on the fans who get hyper focused on a particular artist to the point that it is unhealthy. It is certainly not healthy to love a performer so much that you condemn and demean anyone who prefers a different style of music. As the mother of two daughters, I'm grateful that they grew up watching Swift evolve. There are far worse role models out there. Someone on this thread compared her to the Kardashians. I don't see the comparison at all. I would be horrified if my daughters turned out to be famous for being obsessed about their appearance, starving themselves, having plastic surgery, shopping and talking trash about one another and other people. Taylor has done a ton to support other artists, get people to register to vote, support women's rights and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Also, though she doesn't seem to be so lucky at romantic love, she has maintained many long-term friendships. Many in her band, including her back up singers/dancers have toured with her for over a decade. Is she perfect? Absolutely not. But I love seeing a woman gain success. As a woman working in a male denominated field myself, I love her song, "The Man." It has nothing to do with romance, but sexism. Sometimes I listen to that song on my way to work to get my day going. Thank you for your great videos. I find them very comforting, even when the topic is disturbing like a major crime. Your delivery is thoughtful, insightful, and I feel you always do a good job of looking at things from every angle possible. Well done. Thank you.
I agree with everything you said. I think the real issue is the obsessed fans. I’ve seen that happen over the years. What I love about Taylor Swift is that is empowering and encouraging for young girls and young women everywhere. She has written about breakups with men. She is, essentially, a story teller. Her stories have been helpful to people who feel misunderstood or overlooked in particular. Her story telling is exceptionally relatable. I think she’s a great role model. When she found out that ticketing agencies were way overcharging people to go to her concerts, she paused her tour until they addressed and resolved the issue. When she tours a country, she gives a percentage of the tour to help the poor and needy in that country as well as other charities. I had been thinking, wow - finally a role model the walks the walk instead of just talking the talk.
I think that’s what upset me when I saw this video. I enjoy Dr. Grande’s videos but I found this disturbing. Listening to his input on criminals, serial killers, other people with behavior issues, etc is eye opening. Getting a take on something that seems impossible to understand from a professional can be very satisfying. So when I saw him attack Taylor Swift, it was a real let down. Well that’s my rant. Thank you for saying what you said.
@@RockBrentwood I think you need Dr. Grande’s clinical help. Scorpio and Dragon means hyper sexuality you completely immature creepazoid.
Did she do her satanic witch circle ritual?
That's because you didn't go to the Renaissance world tour; a better concert by far.
@@TheAlfredPlatform did you go to eras tour?
Yes, both her and Beyonce. So annoying
Thank you!!! I don't get the Beyonce hype. Every song sounds the same.
I thought Taylor Swift was successful because she was the white answer to Beyonce ....🤷
At least Beyonce has vocal talent.
@@LaBelleAraignee Same old, same old - just like Taylor.
The kardashians toob
I found that it was extremely difficult to find appropriate music for my girls to listen to growing up and it seemed less provocative than some other artists, particularly the rap genre. I think that a lot of parents may have been in the same situation. She's nothing special, but there is so little competition. Also she relentlessly keeps putting out more music. Unfortunately, she's actually a terrible role model for the kids also 😢
How many mothers want their daughters to watch a witch coven spell on stage?
i can understand this. i was raised around music i probably didn’t need to hear, but i wasn’t aware it was adult or dirty as a child, and i don’t think it caused any adverse effects. i do think i’d be uncomfy as a parent having my kid listen to that stuff tho, but i think i’m gonna be a slightly overprotective parent 😅 something i wanna work on.
i think some music has become more provocative and explicit, but it may be because euphemisms were lost on me as a child and now they are instantly picked up on, so songs may seem to have more explicit lyrics to me than they used to. i’d be curious to compare lyrics between a few songs from today and the past within my fav genres.
I was never alive during his heyday, but from what I understand, Michael Jackson was way more of a mega celeb than Taylor Swift ever has been
Michael Jackson was in fact bigger… and would have been the biggest pop music act of all time, but, sadly his life was cut short. At present, Taylor does hold that record now… and it will be tough to beat as the recording industry has changed (largely due to Taylor Swift).
He was way more talented too.
Say they are very close michael mania was insane!
Exactly. Celebs like Michael Jackson and Madonna don't exist anymore.
(And songs like Hotel California are not produced anymore.)
@@-KingOfKhaos Michael Jackson was a child molester, so it’s not sad at all.
I dont get the whole Taylor Swift craze..not my kind of music. All manufactured mainstream pop with complete over-exposure.
🎈Happy Birthday Dr. Grande!!🎈
Yeah, but she writes her own material, plays multiple instruments professionally, and has pretty much shaped pop music over the last decade.
@@andygump724”shaping pop music” is the equivalent of moulding a statue out of garbage and calling it the greatest sculpture to ever exist XD
@@logy650 Right... no one is saying it's great music. But she has been able to parlay her musical abilities and business sense to become the wealthiest, most successful female performer of the last decade. Even if you think her product is trash, she still has a product and people are interested.
@@logy650 100% agree!!!
@@andreromanfitness1092that comment can apply to almost ANY popular pop star tho not just Taylor
In italian we say cent anni auguri on someones birthday ..it means wishing you 100 years of health wealth and happiness dr grande ...so far so good ..keep up the great work
I think Dr Grande is of Italian ansestry!
So appreciate this realistic view. There is so much pressure out there to like her - even coming from my daughter. Why does she need so much defending. People don't like other artists and no one is defending them. It's weird. I'm like - I don't get it. I'm not seeing it. Her music does not speak to me in any way and I feel there are so many artists out there with so much more vocal talent and writing talent. Again, I just don't get it. I think she has a great marketing strategy though - she knows who to appeal to. No Barbra Streisand or yes, Karen Carpenter or Sara Bareilles. Pure raw talent without the need to distract from the lack of talent with extra showmanship.
You don't see 100's of comments bashing & invalidating every achievement of other unliked artists like exist about Taylor. You could say, the bigger, most loved artist, the bigger, most hated.🤷🏼♀️
Music tastes vary. My personal taste is all over the place. I love live music & guitar seems to be a repeating theme amongst my fave artists & bands. I like several of Taylor's albums. There's a few I don't care for too. Before this video, I've never commented about liking or not liking anything about her. There's a lot of talk about her (very large) fanbase being a lil extreme....I've noticed the same can be seen/heard by many of her critics & haters too. She seems to cause an elevated, emotional response &/or reaction in just about everyone. Me not being one of them & liking her...but, just as I do any other artist, the whole thing kind of fascinates & scares me lol!
@@LK-lz6lk Believe me, Taylor Swift will be just fine - she is a privileged white woman that didn't grow up in poverty and was not disadvantaged. She has plenty of money and people at her disposal to take care of herself. She lives a life of luxury. If people want to feel bad or advocate for someone, there are many disadvantaged people, people who grew up in poverty or with structural violence that need our attention, support and advocacy. People who really are taken advantage of and have no means to advocate for themselves. Children who grow up in poverty, abuse and racism. People that also work hard with 2 and 3 jobs and still can't pay their bills. That is where our outrage should go.
I knew almost nothing about Taylor Swift before this video. I think I learnt more about her than I'd ever known, when you said her parents moved especially to help their daughters career prospects before she was famous or even showing much promise.
It certainly seemed to work for Taylor, but also indicates a fairly high degree of privelege and vicarious parental investment. Can't help wondering how might have effected her adult relationships and emotional state.
Same here! I've never heard a song of hers, or ever watched a video about her until just now...now I want to go listen 😅
Excellent observation and valid hypothesis... Thank you sincerely for sharing.
You say that like having a strong, supportive family is a bad thing.
@@HappinessDIY Well, it's a matter of ballance really. Presumably they were working class people with their own lives and careers or jobs. It didn't sound to me like Taylor had at that point suddenly become a rising star, yet they moved (implying they stopped working in their existing jobs/business). Parents wouldn't normally do such a thing unless there were much more promise and opportunity to invest in the childs career. A child doesn't usual have a career and is allowed to just be a child.
This move is a bit of a red flag imho, for helicopter parenting or pageant parents, living vicariously through their child.
I had my own situation as a kid with a moderately well off retired father pushing to turn my hobby (beekeeping) into a working business. I did say I wanted to be a beekeeper *when I grow up* at about 9yrs old, but I didn't say I want to grow up right now.
By 12yrs I had almost 20 colonies. I spent some of my best childhood years building boxes and frames painting them, digging colonies out of walls and working hard like a man, instead of just enjoying my hobby. My father was an extremely capable handyman and retired industrialist. His attempts at setting me up for success as an adult, were somewhat at the expense of my success as a child, and of our parent/child relationship.
You know Michael Jackson also had very supportive parents, but he had no childhood. He never grew up as a result. Parents trying to make you an adult when you're still a child, will only succeed, in making you still a child when you're an adult.
@@michele-ktlol your comment shows how ignorant you are. She has been in the news way before politics was brought into the picture. And musically? You really need to listen to her albums to understand that she is one of the most brilliant and talented poets of our lifetime. You can’t say she isn’t “akin to Adele and Stevie nicks” while only hearing her singles that were on the radio. Those are not her impressive songs. Listen to the ones that are not known to the mainstream media. Then come back and tell me how you were wrong lol
I agree. Taylor is very overrated. I believe she just started at the exact right time when social media was starting to pick up. She “connects” with young females and when an artist or group gets a young female fanbase, watch out!
The timing of this video! I’m a nurse working in a clinic on the Gold Coast Queensland Australia 🇦🇺 she’s apparently just arrived here today. I was saying to patients who were waiting to see our cardiologist what is the deal with this woman? Why is she so popular? We were all trying to figure it out. Pink is also here and was apparently seen in surfers paradise (the next suburb over) riding a moped with her hubby. Now that’s a singer that’s talented! I don’t get the Taylor swift craze!
Yes. Olivia Newton John had far more vocal talent. Her voice could stand without AutoTune software which didn’t exist in the 1970s. Nor did AI. The Bee Gees also had more vocal talent. Even the teen based group of the 1960s, the Easybeats, had far more vocal talent. Taylor uses AutoTune software.
She arrived in Melbourne, no Queensland. 😂 Her concerts are in Melbourne this weekend. Her private jet arrived in Melbourne. This are lies lol 😂
Unless you haven't heard her music you won't get the hype
@@SwanTheQueen She meant that's where she works as a nurse. She probably didn't mean to insinuate that's where Swift was.
I can name 10 more talented and underrated female artists that have been around a lot longer than her. Overrated? Absolutely there’s nothing so special about her. As far as talent goes I’d say she’s average no better no worse than anybody else. She’s nothing special to me. There’s been artists that have been in the industry for 40 50 years and haven’t made the kind of money that she’s made. It’s ridiculous.
Great point Dr Grande With hotel California ! In my opinion Bob Dylan is greatest songwriter ever ! Because his songs can interpreted in so many different ways
With the right production engineering, studio musicians, promotion financial backing,could be anyone
True but Taylor Swift does also expose her abilities without any of the tech wizardry e.g appearing at the NPR tiny desk.
Then why isn't it you?
@@heathertzogas7557 Probably the financial backing part. Not everyone has a rich father who can buy a controlling share of a record label.
@@heathertzogas7557no one in their right mind wants to be famous. You have to be twisted to seek that kind of life. If you watch a channel called Guitaro you will see that there are MANY many extremely talented singers just walking around the streets of NY--people who could easily be megastars if they did the things that people who make it big are willing to do, and I'm not talking about working hard, I'm talking about selling out.
@@heathertzogas7557 I said could be anybody, not will be anybody.
I don't really know her music but I do appreciate that she often invites legends like Carly Simon, Carole King, and James Taylor up on stage to sing one of their hits and reminding her young audience of their influence and importance in music
@@robinantonio8870yes but in pizza slices
She was named after James Taylor
Yeah, but Swift is so vain, any one of those three would be warranted in thinking her latest revenge song was about them if they were to make her feel slighted.
@@robinantonio8870 Is there a reason why she wouldn't pay them? And would there be a reason why they would accept performing for free?
How is she vain?
You communicated this perfectly, Dr. Grande
I am fond of the song "Hotel California." There is an undeniable emotional depth to it that still resonates with me, even as my interest in its lyrics wanes. It would be fascinating if Dr. Grande could analyze pop songs in the same meticulous manner that he analyzed "Hotel California."
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DR. G !!!!! Hope you have an amazing day and year !! 🥳🥰
"narrow but plentiful" ... An excellent description .
You should do a review of her albums folklore and evermore which could be something you'd like. To many of us her songs are up to interpretation so to hear people say she's only singing about heartbreak I instantly assume they've only listened to the singles. Some of her songs address her moms cancer diagnosis, her friendships, her politics, a young fan of hers that passed away, songs about moving on and changing, family, self worth, moving to a new city, friendships, revenge etc. I think if more people just decided to listen to an album through and through they might have their minds changed (probably still wont like her songs but who knows😂)
Her songs on folklore cover a range of things such as:
1. The 1-Reminiscing on past love (obviously)
2. Cardigan- part of a love triangle thats from the perspective of a made up character called Betty, which is about seperation and them reuniting.
3. The last great american dynasty- The life of Rebecca Harkness
4. Exile- a argument between 2 exes, Bon Iver sings from the guys perspective.
5. My tears ricochet-the sale of her masters to scooter braun
6.Mirrorball her being a chameleon to the audience to entertain them
7. Seven-a childhood friend suffering abuse from her father
8. August- describes a summer fling, that was serious for the girl but the guy goes back to Betty (part of the love triangle)
9. This is me trying- sung from the perspective of an alcoholic that feels like they're not good enough, expressing regret.
10. Illicit Affairs- about infidelity and the lengths the narator will go to to carry on the affair.
11. Invisible string- about an invisible connection between two lovers and how she's moved on from the boys that broke her heart and sends their babies presents.
12. Mad woman- about, wait for it.. a mad woman😂
13. Epiphany- about the trauma nurses faced in the pandemic and her grandfather who fought at the battle of Guadalcanal.
14. Betty- the end of the love triangle from the boy's perspective, him apologising but never taking full accountablity.
15. Peace- the effects of her fame on her relationship and about how no matter how much she tries she'll never be able to shield them from it.
15. Hoax- probably the saddest love song on folklore.
I spent 10 minutes on this😂. If anyone wants to give this album a listen, and come back and tell me what you think. And I don't think she's overrated (who da guessed it?), because I think what she's experiencing now is the pay off of 18 years of work in this industry.
Still appreciate the video and the analysis.
Jeez didn't think it was gonna be this long😂😂
She's actually quite a nice person who has become a star. My generation was called lost, on the way to being criminals, stupid, having no taste, because we listened to The Beatles, Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Paul and Mary, The Animals, Queen and more. Yet, we were good enough to be drafted to serve our country? in Vietnam by the hundreds of thousands. Swift is using her Right to Speak Freely just as those demeaning her do. Good for her!
I think this is a very fair analysis. She is popular with the "young women" demographic because many of them also have unsuccessful relationships and strongly relate to her songs.
I think girls/women relate to her music, but there really is no musical/ harmonic depth to her music.
@13:19 "I grew tired this a long time ago, a looooooong, loong time ago" 🤣😅😂 me too Grande, your classic 👌🏻🤣😅😂😄
Me too
Ehh...I don't the swiftness would ever be drawn to this channel. Too much premature E...to listen to intelligence. They'd never get his humor either😂
I second that😅🤣 😂
@@racharina ditto‼️😂
@@daniellemaroney2931 ditto‼️😂
Happy Birthday, dear Doctor Grande! Enjoy your day and have fun. I am subscribed for over 5 years and watching every episode (also by Bella Grande Media). We love you Doctor Grande, ad mea ve esrim shana (until 120 years in Hebrew)!
Incredible analytical theory. Loved this❤
it's "almost like she's vulnerable and authentic...."
you nailed it on item 6 (why she is so popular), Doc. That's the thing. "Swifties" absolutely refuse to question her authenticity, in any moment, ever. it's fascinating to me how they seem to forget or are never even willing to consider the most likely key motives of the famous. sure... she technically could be a fully authentic gentle soul with only her heart on her sleeve... but what are even the chances of that? not good.
and I absolutely cannot understand the inability to see how intricately contrived and controlled every moment of Taylor in the media is. even more so than of other celebrities. she really should be nicknamed "Taylor Script" at this point.
Dr. Grande fans appreciate him for his real candidness, and unwillingness to pander. I would doubt there's any large number of Swifties that are devout Dr. Grande supporters. I would think the majority of this channel's subscribers have a much lower tolerance for all things contrived. We want to hear it how it is. And we won't be offended by it.
There is seeming authentic and then there is actually authentic. But they are very much different. People are best to be able to differentiate the two in their world.
Brainwashed people are behaving just like these Swifties. Unbothered by details, unbothered by the big picture, unbothered about the truth, only bothered by the narrative sold.
This is so well said. That is the thing that bothers me the most about her - she has always come across as fake to me. From early days of winning awards (hands to the face, surprised look every single time) to this current fake relationship. Everything about her is carefully curated. It's amazing to me how many grown adults think her curated image is actually who she is.
Kelly Clarkson, Christina Aguilera, and Demi Lovato and Bishop Briggs are way more vulnerable and authentic in their music and have way more vocal range and deeper, better written songs addressing personal experiences of abuse, addiction, etc.
I always enjoy these videos that stand out from your normal subjects, and I liked your discussing your personal tastes and preferences. Would love to see more videos on these sorts of subjects!
Happy Birthday AND Happy Valentine's Day to you, Doc.❤❤❤
The cult of Taylor Swift. What if she was ugly and fat? Would than anyone talk about her genius poetic songs?
Totally, totally agree with Dr. Grande's thoughts on the song "Hotel California" by the Eagles. I also love that song- and to me, the lyrics are about the trap of addiction- "you can check out any time you like- but you can never leave." Superb song!
Over time 'musicians' and 'idols' have evolved to become two entirely separate concepts.
Tell that to Paris Hilton and the Kardashians.
She is a musician first, who has become an idol.
@@andygump724 I agree, she is a singer songwriter first. And parlayed it into super stardom with business acumen that many envy. The nature of concerts has changed too, where it is not merely music, but a show with dancers and stage effects, from which I've heard she also excels at.
I was taken aback when a friend recently said that she doesn't know anyone who likes her. Not my taste in music, probably wouldn't recognize any of her songs and not aware of any excessive press coverage. I have no reason to critique her, unfortunately there seems to be no lack of people that feel compelled to do so.
Seems to me that she has done extremely well for herself, without showing her arse, so to speak.
Lol..not aware of excessive press coverage..ok
Her PR team is working overtime. Non of my friends, extended family like her music. Most people i know are not a fan of her. There something fishy going on. Why is she being excessively pushed on us??? Her fame seems inorganic
You've obviously never watched a KC Chiefs football game.
@@lizard944 LOL
@@vonclod123 Ever heard of Megain? That is excessive coverage though to be fair, I think she buys 🤔 it
💯 Very good analysis.
Ten-outta-ten 👍
Happy Birthday and Valentines Day Dr. Grande!
It's also Ash Wednesday this year - so triple whammy on ya' mate! 😉
Happy Birthday to my favorite doctor who never diagnoses anyone. 😉I hope you have a fantastic day.
She was going to play Joni Mitchell in a biopic, which is like Norman Rockwell playing John Singer Sargent.
Noooooooo!
She would seem to be the LAST person you'd want "playing" Joni.
Mitchell said no. Less politely.
Norman Rockwell was nothing like his wholesome family-oriented artwork. Read up on him...
Joni wipes the floor with Taylor.
Unfortunately, the success of technically complex music performed by bands who were excellent songwriters and incredibly skilled live musicians and singers died decades ago and was replaced by mundane, soulless, synth-driven, and factory-produced mediocrity. I fear we will never see another RUSH, Queen, Judas Priest, Eagles, Iron Maiden, Led Zeppelin or similar "discovered" again in this life time. That kind of heart and soul just doesn't sell anymore, which is tragic.
Edit: Ohhhh! Happy Birthday, Dr. G!
There are still tons of good musicians out there. The music industry dropped the ball. They should be scouting the talent that is out there.
Totally agree! I don't doubt they are out there, it just seems far more difficult for them to be discovered in today's musical landscape. @@zzzz-sf5lr
Rick Beato has a great YT channel that goes into detail about how the music industry changed to produce these results. The fact that my sons listen to a lot of 70s and 80s music is telling.
Let's not forget auto tune!!
That can of music was serviced by labels and labels no longer have the same power
Hotel California is a beast I remember very well when I discovered the song as a kid and soon after that Eagles reunited.
Eagles suck bad. PS not Swifty
I don't listen to her music, beyond what is played on the radio, but I can understand why she is successful and liked by so many. She seems like a genuinely nice person who works hard and enjoys her work and her fans. Very relatable kind of person.
@DrGrande is legend, nailed to a 'T' what this 62-year old dude has always felt about the Swift machine
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Have a great birthday Dr Grande!🎉
I’m so tired of hearing about her lately. She’s gotta disappear for a bit
Yes please
Yes
Dr Grande thank you for reminding me of the Carpenters. You have great taste in music
Wow. Sober, authentic analysis unclouded by commercial pressure, hype and the pressure to conform. A breath of fresh air.
I’m not a Taylor Swift fan. Just because I’m not a fan doesn’t mean I hate her, I’m just not into her music. I admire her as a songwriter, but her voice doesn’t move me.
this is how i feel. i do defend her when people dog her for writing songs abt her relationships like that isn’t what most music artists (at least in the genres i hear) do lmao. cuz it feels like those arguments have a misogynistic tone typically.
Let me guess. You are not a teenager or 20 something
@@authorcraigcothren neither is Taylor Swift. Maybe she should grow up. She’s what 35 yrs old. Who would want to be preforming to teenagers and early 20 year olds forever.
This is how I feel towards her.
@@jcfc8197okay 35 is still young. She can totally still cater to that fan base. Wait till she gets to her 50s and then we can criticize her for trying to still trying to get to that fan base.
Look at Madonna and Bon Jovi who still were able to cater to teens and 20 something adults at 40 years old it’s when artists or bands turning 50 when you tell dude do the transition now. Bon Jovi did it but Madonna Is doing the ridiculousness you are calling Taylor swift for.
Leave Taylor for now she is still in age when you can cater to teens and still compete in the charts if she turns 50 trying to compete against new gen artists then you can criticize her but it’s not that time yet.
She is not a good singer, she is a good songwriter.
I think she’s a pretty decent singer. She’s definitely a stronger songwriter. She used to be pretty bad at signing live. But she’s gotten significantly better over the years.
Her song writing skills are top notch.
@@tabathawagner9887 Sit down for this. She has a team of songwriters.
Her voice has some very beautiful moments in folklore and evermore. She also writes songs that are stories about fictional people. I think she is a great writer.
I feel like she has a great voice, but it’s generic and standard for a pop artist. What she lacks is range; there are singers who can sing in a low voice and a high voice (eg. Freddie Mercury, Julian Casablanca, Whitney Houston, Mariah Carey, Layne Stanley, Adele, Beyoncé, etc.). From what I hear of her music, she’s only able to go high. While that’s not a big issue for many artists, as others have had generic voices which they use to make it, it’s why her music doesn’t really appeal to me. There is a lack of diversity in her vocals and range which makes it a little boring to listen to.
I did love her country music era, and I thought that was where she shone the brightest.
BEYOND sick of Swift's face!!
Same
Yes . Yes she is very overrated
Also off topic but thank you for being so articulate. I am currently preparing for an IELTS exam and it's useful to hear grammatically correct, professional language with a rich vocabulary.
good luck!😊
@@brotherjeremyweddingoffici2166 thanks💖
I'm an English teacher..good luck
@@Sezfluffy thank you