The story behind Track 5s
The Friendships in the music - Abigail Anderson, Selena Gomez, Ed Sheeran
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“I…put the songs that were really honest, emotional, vulnerable, and personal as track five.”
- Taylor Swift
Abigail Anderson
Abigail Anderson has been a good friend of Swift’s since High School.
She is mentioned in (Fearless) “Fifteen” and (The Life of a Showgirl) and “Ruin the Friendship”.
Anderson also appears in several of Swift’s music videos, including “Picture to Burn,” “I’m Only Me When I’m with You,” and “Fifteen”.
Selena Gomez
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez have shared a close bond since they met each other. They shared similar experiences as their careers have grown over the years.
Performances:
Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez - Good For You (Live on The 1989 World Tour)
Taylor Swift and Selena Gomez - Hands To Myself (reputation Stadium Tour Live)
Insights:
Taylor Swift: 'Lover', Politics, & Friendship with Selena Gomez | Apple Music
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran has been friends with Taylor Swift since 2012. He often has joined her on tour (sometimes as a surprise even to her).
They’ve collaborated on (Red) “Everything Has Changed” and “Run” as well as Reputation’s “End Game”.
Ed Sheeran’s song “The Joker and the Queen” on his = (Equals) album adds a sweet end chapter to “Everything has Changed”.
Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift play Eds or Taylz?
Ed Sheeran covers “I Knew You Were Trouble”
Surprise Guest on The ERAs Tour - Wembley, UK August 15, 2024
