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Taylor Swift (Acquired’s Version)

Summary, books mentioned, transcript quotes, and timestamps for Taylor Swift (Acquired’s Version) on Acquired.

Notable books mentioned: Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star by Michael Francis Taylor, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Don Passman, Ride of a Lifetime, The Donald Passman book

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Mentioned at 6:17
Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star
Michael Francis Taylor

The host mentions the book 'Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star' as a well-researched unofficial biography that provided valuable insights for their d…

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All You Need to Know About the Music Business
Don Passman

The host highlights the ongoing relevance of Don Passman's book, which is now in its 10th edition, showcasing its updates and importance in the eve…

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Ride of a Lifetime

The host references 'Ride of a Lifetime' to highlight the complexities of media deals and artist rights, particularly in relation to Taylor Swift's…

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Taylor Swift (Acquired’s Version) mentions Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star by Michael Francis Taylor, All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Don Passman, Ride of a Lifetime, and The Donald Passman book with timestamps, quotes, and episode context.

Taylor Swift, the Brightest StarAll You Need to Know About the Music BusinessRide of a LifetimeThe Donald Passman book
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Not only is Taylor Swift the biggest music artist of our generation by nearly every metric (it’s not even close!), with the re-recording of her original albums she’s in the process of reshaping the entire music industry in a way no band or artist ever has before. And oh yeah — she’s still only thirty-two . We dive into the incredible business story behind perhaps the new "last great American dynasty"... the TSwift empire.
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  • The conversation centers on book publishing dynamics.
  • A second recurring theme is music business insights.
  • Referenced books include Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star by Michael Francis Taylor and All You Need to Know About the Music Business by Don Passman.
  • The strongest audience signal points to Fans of Taylor Swift and those interested in music biographies and Aspiring musicians and music industry professionals.
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Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star cover
Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star
Michael Francis Taylor
Best for Fans of Taylor Swift and those interested in music biographiesOften cited around Taylor Swift biography

“There is actually quite a good book out there. It's unofficial, of course, but it's really well researched by a man named Michael Francis Taylor, who is a Brit and is called Taylor Swift, the brightest star.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Fans of Taylor Swift and those interested in music biographies
Key quote: “there is actually quite a good book out there. It's unofficial, of course, but it's really well researched by a man named Michael Francis Taylor, who is a Brit and is called Taylor Swift, the brightest star.”
The host mentions the book 'Taylor Swift, the Brightest Star' as a well-researched unofficial biography that provided valuable insights for their discussion. They express gratitude to the author, Michael Francis Taylor, for his contributions to understanding Taylor Swift's story.
ASIN: B0FXH7C6S4
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All You Need to Know About the Music Business cover
All You Need to Know About the Music Business
Don Passman
Best for Aspiring musicians and music industry professionalsOften cited around music business insights

“The excerpt mentions a book from the legendary music attorney Don Passman on the music business, which is on its 10th edition, indicating its relevance and updates over time.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Aspiring musicians and music industry professionals
Key quote: “The excerpt mentions a book from the legendary music attorney Don Passman on the music business, which is on its 10th edition, indicating its relevance and updates over time.”
The host highlights the ongoing relevance of Don Passman's book, which is now in its 10th edition, showcasing its updates and importance in the ever-evolving music industry. This book serves as a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to navigate the complexities of the music business.
ASIN: 0671761390
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Ride of a Lifetime
Best for Fans of Taylor Swift and those interested in the music industryOften cited around Taylor Swift's music rights

“The excerpt mentions that Roy E. Disney was agitating on the board and the CEO transition, if you've read Ride of a Lifetime.”

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Sentiment: Critical Analysis
For: Fans of Taylor Swift and those interested in the music industry
Key quote: “Interestingly enough, they did this without talking to Taylor.”
The host references 'Ride of a Lifetime' to highlight the complexities of media deals and artist rights, particularly in relation to Taylor Swift's situation with her masters. The mention serves to underscore the importance of understanding the motivations behind such business decisions in the music industry.
ASIN: B07QW2LHN4
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The Donald Passman book
Best for Music industry professionals and artistsOften cited around music industry revenue changes

“The Donald Passman book is mentioned as being good and bringing up two points about the music industry's revenue changes over time.”

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Sentiment: Highly Recommended
For: Music industry professionals and artists
Key quote: “The Donald Passman book is so good and bringing up two points in the introduction.”
The host mentions 'The Donald Passman book' to highlight its insightful analysis of the music industry's revenue shifts from CDs to streaming. This book provides valuable context on consumer spending patterns and the evolving dynamics of music consumption.
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Michelle Obama book
Best for Readers interested in publishing trends and market dynamics.Often cited around book publishing dynamics

“The mention of the Michelle Obama book is used to illustrate how America picks one book a year to read together.”

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Sentiment: Passing Reference
For: Readers interested in publishing trends and market dynamics.
Key quote: “At one point, I had a book agent tell me that America basically picks one book a year to all read together.”
The host mentions the Michelle Obama book to illustrate how America tends to collectively engage with a single book each year. This reference highlights the parallels between book publishing and other industries, such as music and venture capital, in terms of market dynamics and consumer behavior.
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Movies & Documentaries Mentioned

Documentary

Miss Americana

Confidence: 100%

“Miss Americana comes out in January 2020. It's also really good. Go watch it if you haven't.”

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Documentary

the Long Pond Studio Sessions

Confidence: 100%

“Surprise, November 2020, the Long Pond Studio Sessions comes out, as a film on Disney+, where they all get together at Long Pond Studio in person for the first time and play the songs live.”

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Get Back

Confidence: 90%

“A Beatles documentary by Peter Jackson that showcases original footage of the band creating an album, described as hanging out with ghosts.”

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