The “Drivers License” singer interpolates one of her idol’s songs in an album track that’s title has a nod to Swift’s favorite number.
Olivia Rodrigohas always been open about how muchTaylor Swiftis an inspiration to her, but with her debut albumSour(out Friday), that admiration has manifested itself into giving therecent Grammy winnera songwriting credit.
Eagle-eyed fans noticed that not only were Swift and her longtime producerJack Antonoffamong the collaborators for one of Rodrigo’s unreleased tracks, but the track itself, “1 Step Forward, 3 Steps Back,” is a subtle nod to Swift’s lucky number, 13.
Olivia Rodrigo, left, and Taylor Swift at the 2021 BRIT Awards.Olivia Rodrigo/Instagram
Rather than an official collaboration, though, the song has Swift and Antonoff in the credits because it interpolates the closing track onReputation, “New Year’s Day.”
The “Drivers License” singer did finally get to meet her idol recently though at the 2021 BRIT Awards, where theyexchanged handwritten notes.
In April, Swift even tapped Rodrigo and fellow young pop star Conan Gray to promote herFearless (Taylor’s Version)album on TikTok, so a duet between the two singer-songwriters seems bound to happen.
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