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Post by circadian on Nov 8, 2010 22:50:12 GMT -5
Old news, but seriously... SERIOUSLY, Enchanted needs to be released at some point... AMAZING song, two weeks and I'm still in awe... It's damn epic
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Post by CammyCan on Nov 8, 2010 22:52:14 GMT -5
Is it pathetic that I get emotional every time I listen to "Last Kiss"? Probably.
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Post by 👑 Eloquent ™ on Nov 8, 2010 23:00:33 GMT -5
Is it pathetic that I get emotional every time I listen to "Last Kiss"? Probably. Not really. It's one of those songs one resorts to when they're utterly depressed (and if they're not going into the song they will be afterward). lol I think that's what makes the song so fantastic (it's able to draw out raw emotion from its listeners). Meanwhile, after several (... several) listens, I can undoubtedly say the highlights of the album are "Enchanted" and "Last Kiss". Those are the two strongest songs in her entire catalog in my opinion.
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Post by nightshade on Nov 8, 2010 23:06:07 GMT -5
Old news, but seriously... SERIOUSLY, Enchanted needs to be released at some point... AMAZING song, two weeks and I'm still in awe... It's damn epic It is quite enchanting, isn't it? I still love that song. It would smash so hard on HAC/AC. Probably even give AG a run for it's money.
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Post by ListenToItTwice on Nov 8, 2010 23:12:38 GMT -5
It makes perfect sense. You see, similes are like ceiling fans. Is that clear enough? Nope. I don't know what that means either, lol. Because understanding is like chocolate pudding.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Nov 9, 2010 4:16:16 GMT -5
Enchanted is still my favorite song. It is magical.
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Post by r.enato on Nov 9, 2010 7:36:49 GMT -5
Is it pathetic that I get emotional every time I listen to "Last Kiss"? Probably. Same here. Especially these lines: " So I'll watch your life in pictures like I used to watch you sleep" and " You can plan for a change in weather and town, but I never planned on you changing your mind".
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Post by maria4hitz on Nov 9, 2010 8:03:03 GMT -5
I didn't know Back to december was already charting on the country charts :) This is from yesterday 65 58 TAYLOR SWIFT Back To December 63 52 11 0.419 0.316 0.103 Country Songs *** No. 1 *** "As She's Walking Away" Zac Brown Band Featuring Alan Jackson Greatest Gainer No. 20 "Somewhere With You" Kenny Chesney Hot Shot Debut No. 54 "Kiss Goodbye" Little Big Town Debut No. 57 "Back To December" Taylor SwiftDebut No. 59 "Don't You Wanna Stay"Jason Aldean With Kelly Clarkson
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Nov 9, 2010 10:11:06 GMT -5
Is it pathetic that I get emotional every time I listen to "Last Kiss"? Probably. Same here. Especially these lines: " So I'll watch your life in pictures like I used to watch you sleep" and " You can plan for a change in weather and town, but I never planned on you changing your mind". Good choice of lines but for me "and I feel you forget me like I used to feel you breathe" hits me hardest. Simple words but the way Taylor juxtaposed the words is just brilliant--that one line expresses more genuine anguish and heartbreak than some artists do in their entire career.
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Post by Ace on Nov 9, 2010 10:22:14 GMT -5
Old news, but seriously... SERIOUSLY, Enchanted needs to be released at some point... AMAZING song, two weeks and I'm still in awe... It's damn epic I agree...it's just ethereal. I don't know how the words, music, and production all fell into place so perfectly, but it's just phenomenal. Same here. Especially these lines: " So I'll watch your life in pictures like I used to watch you sleep". This, and the subsequent line, make me tear up whenever I listen to it. It's like a knife through the heart. :'(
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Post by Gravity. on Nov 9, 2010 18:36:10 GMT -5
I think it's funny how most reviewers said that Enchanted and Last Kiss were the two weakest spots on the album, but they seem to be fan favorites. Personally, I love both of them.
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Post by freeman on Nov 9, 2010 19:17:33 GMT -5
Anyone know what taylor is singing at the CMAs?
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Post by r.enato on Nov 9, 2010 19:21:53 GMT -5
Anyone know what taylor is singing at the CMAs? ^ As expected, Taylor's performing 'Back to December' at the CMA's. On piano, with strings apparently.
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Post by jumpupandburst on Nov 9, 2010 20:09:39 GMT -5
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Post by fridayteenage on Nov 9, 2010 20:37:01 GMT -5
Interestingly, the #3 Taylor song right now is Revenge, after Mine/Sparks. Interesting because it was the #5 album track last week. Maybe it's a grower, and a possible sign that it should be a single eventually.
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Nov 10, 2010 0:03:00 GMT -5
Taylor Swift, Sony/ATV Among Big Winners At BMI Country Awards November 09, 2010 - Publishing | Country By Billboard staff Taylor Swift became the youngest person ever to win the BMI country songwriter of the year crown and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville earned its ninth consecutive BMI country publisher of the year title on Tuesday night at the 58th annual BMI Country Awards. “You Belong With Me” also earned Swift her third consecutive BMI country song of the year win, making her the only songwriter ever to win the award three years in a row. The song is published by Sony/ATV Tree, Taylor Swift Music, Orbison Music and Wagnerville Music, and was co-written with frequent collaborator Liz Rose. Billy Sherrill was named a BMI Icon. Sherrill has received more BMI country awards than any other songwriter in history and was named BMI country songwriter of the 20th century in 1999. As a BMI Icon, he joins a list of past honorees that includes Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and James Brown. An all-star tribute paid homage to Sherrill. Ronnie Dunn performed “The Most Beautiful Girl,” Martina McBride delivered “ ’Til I Can Make It on My Own,” Faith Hill contributed “Stand by Your Man,” and George Strait offered “My Elusive Dreams.” The BMI country awards honor songwriters and publishers behind country’s most-performed songs of the past year. The ceremony was held in the company’s Music Row offices. BMI president/CEO Del Bryant hosted the gala with Jody Williams, VP of writer/publisher relations, Nashville. www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ia5b5121032e4be88aab7619c32a09a76
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Post by Eqbk on Nov 10, 2010 1:38:40 GMT -5
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Nov 10, 2010 7:46:52 GMT -5
Taylor Swift, Sony/ATV Among Big Winners At BMI Country Awards November 09, 2010 - Publishing | Country By Billboard staff Taylor Swift became the youngest person ever to win the BMI country songwriter of the year crown and Sony/ATV Music Publishing Nashville earned its ninth consecutive BMI country publisher of the year title on Tuesday night at the 58th annual BMI Country Awards. “You Belong With Me” also earned Swift her third consecutive BMI country song of the year win, making her the only songwriter ever to win the award three years in a row. The song is published by Sony/ATV Tree, Taylor Swift Music, Orbison Music and Wagnerville Music, and was co-written with frequent collaborator Liz Rose. Billy Sherrill was named a BMI Icon. Sherrill has received more BMI country awards than any other songwriter in history and was named BMI country songwriter of the 20th century in 1999. As a BMI Icon, he joins a list of past honorees that includes Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard, Brian Wilson, Dolly Parton, Loretta Lynn and James Brown. An all-star tribute paid homage to Sherrill. Ronnie Dunn performed “The Most Beautiful Girl,” Martina McBride delivered “ ’Til I Can Make It on My Own,” Faith Hill contributed “Stand by Your Man,” and George Strait offered “My Elusive Dreams.” The BMI country awards honor songwriters and publishers behind country’s most-performed songs of the past year. The ceremony was held in the company’s Music Row offices. BMI president/CEO Del Bryant hosted the gala with Jody Williams, VP of writer/publisher relations, Nashville. www.billboard.biz/bbbiz/content_display/industry/e3ia5b5121032e4be88aab7619c32a09a76 Photos of the event. Hillary Scott(Lady Antebellum) and Miranda Lambert were there too.
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Post by justlurkingaround on Nov 10, 2010 7:50:49 GMT -5
^ Carrie Underwood was also there.
Taylor looked great :)
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Post by Joe1240 on Nov 10, 2010 8:45:08 GMT -5
Taylor looked very stunning at the Event. :)
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Post by Modern Myth on Nov 10, 2010 8:57:00 GMT -5
I hope she kills it tonight. A piano version of Back to December sounds amazing. If she does, I'll say it's her birthday present to me.
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Post by maria4hitz on Nov 10, 2010 9:03:02 GMT -5
??? ??? CHR chart: 203 TAYLOR SWIFT Better Than Revenge 7 0 7 0.03
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Post by Cerbius on Nov 10, 2010 10:13:27 GMT -5
??? ??? CHR chart: 203 TAYLOR SWIFT Better Than Revenge 7 0 7 0.03 A bunch of songs from Speak Now had random spins like that over the past week or two.
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Nov 10, 2010 10:52:12 GMT -5
Taylor Accepting the Country Songwriter of the Year at the 2010 BMI Country Awards
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Post by maria4hitz on Nov 10, 2010 11:28:41 GMT -5
wow she looked amazing!
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Post by onebuffalo on Nov 10, 2010 11:57:36 GMT -5
Another 320,000 sold, pushing total sales to 1,367,000. Congratulations on the sales and the award!
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Post by fullonrainstorm on Nov 10, 2010 12:18:04 GMT -5
Taylor Accepting the Country Songwriter of the Year at the 2010 BMI Country Awards :( She was really broken up about her friend's death.Wonder who this Jeff Lang is? If Taylor was close enough to him to play him her songs first,he must have been someone really special....
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Post by strikeleo on Nov 10, 2010 12:28:34 GMT -5
Taylor Accepting the Country Songwriter of the Year at the 2010 BMI Country Awards :( She was really broken up about her friend's death.Wonder who this Jeff Lang is? If Taylor was close enough to him to play him her songs first,he must have been someone really special.... yeah, it was really sad. and he died at 21, that's like, so young :/ I wonder why he died, since the cause of death always makes me feel a little better about it all :/ or not. ok, so after some research this is what I gathered: www.newschannel9.com/news/utc-995980-students-olds.htmlI believe this is the Jeff Lang she was talking about...
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Post by tamed09 on Nov 10, 2010 12:32:39 GMT -5
Another 320,000 sold, pushing total sales to 1,367,000. Congratulations on the sales and the award! Good God Taylor :o :o :o Keep it going babe!
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Post by heartbreaklullaby on Nov 10, 2010 12:34:24 GMT -5
She was really broken up about her friend's death.Wonder who this Jeff Lang is? If Taylor was close enough to him to play him her songs first,he must have been someone really special.... Someone on the official board mentioned Jeff made appearances on Taylor's GAC documentary episode during her debut era.
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