Music Icon Phil Collins Says Taylor Swift ‘Deserves’ To Be The ‘Hugest Thing In The World’
Legendary musician Phil Collins has publicly praised Taylor Swift, calling her deserving of her massive global success. Collins shared that he became a fan after seeing her perform 'White Horse' live, noting her talent and simplicity as a songwriter.
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The endorsement highlights the cross-generational respect between music icons and modern pop stars, reinforcing Swift's cultural impact.
Phil Collins might actually be a Swiftie. The legendary musician recently joined BBC Radio 2 program “Tracks of My Years with Vernon Kay” and gushed about Taylor Swift’s talent. “I’m so pleased that she’s the hugest thing in the world now,” Collins said. “It kind of feels like she deserves it. It’s easy to knock someone that’s got so much success, but I think she really deserved it.” During the program, Collins shared the 10 songs that have soundtracked his life, as is the premise of the show. One of the iconic singer’s chosen tunes was Swift’s “White Horse” off of her 2008 album “Fearless.” Collins, 75, opened up about how he was introduced to the song when Swift performed it during the 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame induction. The moment stuck with him, the iconic singer and drummer said.
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