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'1989 (Taylor’s Version)' Dropped Overnight And Fans Once Again Went All Out On Social Media

By  Yusra Farzan
Published Oct 27, 2023 2:40 PM
Taylor Swift, a white woman with long blonde hair, stands on stage while singing. She wears a burnt orange top, skirt and boot. Behind her are backup dancers of various skin tones and genders.
SANTA CLARA, CALIFORNIA - JULY 28: EDITORIAL USE ONLY Taylor Swift performs onstage during Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour at Levi's Stadium on July 28, 2023 in Santa Clara, California. (Photo by Jeff Kravitz/TAS23/Getty Images for TAS Rights Management )
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Happy 1989 Taylor’s Version to those who celebrate.

Chances are if you are a Swiftie, you are showing up to work or school caffeinated and bleary eyed from a marathon listening session since Taylor Swift dropped 1989 (Taylor’s Version) at midnight Thursday.

The Taylor’s Version caveat is important. Swift is on her way to reclaiming ownership of all her masters by re-recording, and then re-releasing her albums that made her the global star she is.

But the best part about these releases is that Swifties gain access to vault tracks, setting fans on a frenzy to figure out the Easter eggs revealing which ex the songs are about.

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Here's a hint:

A new album release means it's also time for rituals. Taking after Mother (Swift, I mean), some Swifties head to Target to purchase the new album, and this new release was no exception.

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What’s an album release without a party or cake to celebrate?

What do Elmo, the LA Kings and the Empire State Building all have in common? They are all Swifties.

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