The singer sent flowers to Don McLean, whose song “American Pie” first set the record when it hit #1 in 1972, with a running time of about 8 minutes 37 seconds. The new version of “All Too Well,” part of Swift’s 2012 album “Red” re-release, hit just over 10 minutes.
“What a classy show!” Mclean talks about Swift in one
Thanks for the post on Instagram artist for flowers.
In a letter to McLean, Swift wrote about the singer’s impact on her music.
“I will never forget that I am standing on the shoulders of giants,” Swift wrote. “Your music is very important to me. Sending love from the person who wrote the LONG SONG to others.”
Last month, McLean talked about losing the top spot
in a statement, shows no regrets after holding the record for almost 50 years.
“There is something to be said about a great song that has lasting power,” says McLean. “American Pie” has remained at its peak for 50 years, and now Taylor Swift has claimed such a historic work of art. Let’s face it, no one wants to lose that #1 spot, but if I had to lose it to someone, I’d definitely be happy that it was another great singer/songwriter like Taylor. ”
This record isn’t the only one that Swift broke after the release of “Red (Taylor’s Version.)” With the album, she
also set a record for the most simultaneous US Hot 100 entries by a woman, with 26 songs from the album entering the Hot 100. The previous record was 18 songs, which she set in 2019 with the album “” Lover”.
The Grammy-winning singer dropped “Red (Taylor’s Version)” last month, the recording of her hit 2012 album “Red,” known for hits like “I Knew You Were Trouble” and “We.” Are Never Ever Getting Back Together.” The re-release is part of Swift’s bid to regain ownership of her original catalog, after record executive and music director Scooter Braun gained control of her.
Main recordings of the first six albums in 2019 through an acquisition agreement.
