Ranking Taylor Swift’s Collaborations
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This collaboration stands out with its haunting, emotionally raw vibe. The blend of Swift’s voice with Bon Iver’s creates an intense narrative of heartbreak and yearning, making it a standout in her catalog.
2. Us featuring Gracie Abrams
A recent gem, this track explores raw vulnerability. The harmonies between Swift and Abrams build an intimate space that connects deeply with anyone who’s ever questioned their emotional bonds.
3. I Don’t Wanna Live Forever featuring Zayn
A sultry, darker track that pulses with the intensity of a passionate, almost impossible romance. Both artists bring their A-game, each note dripping with longing and desire.
4. Renegade featuring Big Red Machine
Swift takes the lead in this dreamy, ethereal piece, seamlessly fitting into the indie-folk sound of Big Red Machine. It feels like a quiet rebellion, wrapped in melancholy yet hopeful lyrics.
5. Babe featuring Sugarland
Originally intended for Red, this song found new life as a Sugarland hit. But Swift’s backing vocals still shine through, adding her signature emotional depth to a track about betrayal and regret.
6. Nothing New featuring Phoebe Bridgers
A deep dive into the fear of losing relevance, this track resonates with anyone feeling the pressure of time. Swift and Bridgers’ collaboration is full of personal reflections, backed by haunting instrumentation.
7. No Body, No Crime featuring Haim
With its story of betrayal and revenge, this track is a testament to Swift’s storytelling ability. Haim’s eerie backing vocals add an atmospheric layer, making the track feel almost cinematic.
8. Highway Don’t Care featuring Tim McGraw and Keith Urban
An underrated country gem, this track features Swift’s harmonies with two country legends, blending the past with the present in a beautiful, nostalgic way.
9. End Game featuring Ed Sheeran and Future
A powerhouse of a song, combining Sheeran’s rap-style contribution and Future’s Auto-Tuned delivery. The result is an anthemic piece full of swagger and infectious energy.
10. Coney Island featuring The National
This breakup ballad is a raw, poetic meditation on nostalgia and emotional loss. Swift’s lyrical prowess meets The National’s unique sound, making it a deeply evocative track.
11. Evermore featuring Bon Iver
A continuation of their Exile collaboration, this track deepens the emotional journey they started. The storytelling is vivid, and Bon Iver’s signature sound enhances the poetic nature of the song.
12. I Bet You Think About Me featuring Chris Stapleton
A tongue-in-cheek anthem with plenty of attitude. Stapleton’s harmonies add a rich, soulful layer to this track that calls out an ex with playful confidence.
13. Breathe featuring Colbie Caillat
This soothing breakup ballad is one of Swift’s most delicate duets. With the subtle string arrangements, it creates an atmosphere of bittersweet release.
14. Soon You’ll Get Better featuring The Chicks
An emotionally charged dedication to Swift’s mother, this song is a tender, vulnerable reflection. The Chicks’ harmonies perfectly elevate the emotional weight of the lyrics.
15. Snow on the Beach featuring Lana Del Rey
While the initial version left some fans wanting more from Lana Del Rey, the “More Lana” remix delivered on the promise of their combined creative magic, showcasing Del Rey’s haunting vocals.
16. Bad Blood featuring Kendrick Lamar
One of Swift’s most iconic tracks, this song blends pop with hip-hop energy. Kendrick Lamar’s fiery rap elevates the track, and the music video remains one of the most memorable in Swift’s career.
17. Run featuring Ed Sheeran
This vault track from Red captures the perfect blend of Swift and Sheeran’s chemistry. It may not have made the original album cut, but it’s a beautiful addition to her growing collection of collaborations.
18. That’s When featuring Keith Urban
A heartfelt duet with Keith Urban, this track tells a story of lost love and longing. Their harmonies provide an emotional depth, making it a standout from Fearless (Taylor’s Version).
19. Gasoline (Remix) featuring Haim
This remix of Haim’s feminist anthem is a perfect fit for Swift’s lyrical depth and boldness. She adds new layers of meaning to an already powerful song.
20. Half of My Heart featuring John Mayer
Before their public fallout, Swift and Mayer crafted this sweet love song. Her harmonies bring an added layer of charm to the track, showcasing the bittersweetness of their collaboration.
21. Birch featuring Big Red Machine
Teaming up with Aaron Dessner and Justin Vernon again, Swift dives into experimental territory with haunting melodies and soothing vocals. It’s an eerie yet beautiful journey.
22. Two Is Better Than One featuring Boys Like Girls
This love ballad features Swift lending her harmonies to Boys Like Girls. It’s a sweet track about vulnerability, with a soft spot for emotional connection.
23. Lover (Remix) featuring Shawn Mendes
Although Mendes’ contribution didn’t entirely elevate the original version, the remix still brings a fresh twist. Their chemistry adds a new layer to an already beloved track.
24. The Joker and The Queen featuring Ed Sheeran
Sheeran’s remix of his track from =, featuring Swift, is a delight for fans. The music video, which brings back the young stars from “Everything Has Changed,” gives the track even more heart.
25. ME! featuring Brendon Urie
While this track kicked off the Lover era with a bang, it hasn’t quite resonated as deeply as other collaborations. Still, the catchy chorus is undeniably infectious.
26. Long Live featuring Paula Fernandes
This unique collaboration brings a Brazilian twist to Speak Now. Fernandes’ vocals complement Swift’s beautifully, though it would’ve been interesting to hear Swift in a bit of Portuguese herself.
27. The Last Time featuring Gary Lightbody
Though this track from Red remains one of Swift’s least celebrated, it’s a beautiful, somber duet. The pairing with Snow Patrol’s lead singer is hauntingly good, but the song’s visibility remains limited.
28. Everything Has Changed featuring Ed Sheeran
A fan favorite, this track marks the beginning of a deep musical partnership between Swift and Sheeran. The melody is catchy, the lyrics are heartfelt, and the chemistry between them is undeniable.
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