The Last Great American Dynasty

My newest obsession, thanks to my sister-from-another-mister, is “The Last Great American Dynasty” song in Taylor Swift’s newest album, Folklore. It is a song that no matter how many times I listen to it (I am annoying and have listened to it on repeat since I first heard it — in attempt to learn every lyric), I still get goose bumps. GOOSE BUMPS!!! Yup. It is an incredibly gorgeous song with an even richer story behind the words. Taylor Swift created this soothing, sappy, happy, and beautiful song during Quarantine (the whole album!) based on her home in Rhode Island. It is the story of the previous owner, Rebekah Harkness, the heiress with a wild life story who owned Taylor Swift’s home, who lived a big grand life and was unapologetic. She sees herself in Rebekah and sings about it.

 

Taylor singing away….

8th album!!!

Rhode Island.

Folklore

 

I know, I know, I know — I sound like a teeney bobber recommending a pop song, and maybe I am, but seriously, I love this song and the store, the tune and the meaning. The NYTimes review here. The background of the story of the song here. Listen and let me know your thoughts — hope you love it as much as I do!

Josie Girl

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