Personal Trivia
What number is Taylor’s ‘lucky number’?
13
What was the original name of the songwriting pseudonym Taylor used when collaborating with Calvin Harris?
Nils Sjöberg
On which track does the lyric “November flush and your flannel cure” appear?
“Mine” (from Speak Now)
Which of her albums was the first to be entirely pop (i.e., the transition away from country sound)?
1989
What’s the title of Taylor’s first film appearance (cameo) in a romantic-comedy movie?
Valentine’s Day
Which of Taylor’s cats is named after a character from the TV show “Grey’s Anatomy”?
Meredith (the cat)
What instrument did Taylor reportedly learn after the 6-string guitar
12-string guitar (Yes—she studied multiple guitar types)
In her credit list, which other artist is listed as a collaborator on “Mirrorball” (track from Folklore)?
Jack Antonoff
What is the name of the bonus section (unreleased tracks) included on the re-recorded albums, that Taylor calls something special for fans?
“From the Vault” tracks
In her early years, what kind of farm did Taylor’s family own and grow on?
A Christmas-tree farm
What is Taylor Swift’s full middle name?
Alison
Which album did Taylor write entirely by herself (no co-writers)?
Speak Now
Which classic novel is referenced in the song “This Is Why We Can’t Have Nice Things”?
The Great Gatsby (via lyric “We’re so merry… we’ve got Gatsby…”
Name the song from the deluxe edition of Fearless (Taylor’s Version) that Taylor described as written after a breakup and was originally a bonus track.
“That’s When” (or alternately “We Were Happy”)
Which two songs are widely believed to be about John Mayer?
“Dear John” and “The Story of Us”
What is the name of Taylor’s grandmother (on her mother’s side) who was an opera singer?
Marjorie Finlay
On the album credits for Folklore, what studio is credited as Taylor’s home studio location?
Kitty Committee Studios (her home studio)
Which song by Taylor references the story of The Scarlet Letter?
“The Lucky One” (with reference to the scarlet letter “A”/scandal)
How many “From the Vault” tracks (unreleased/included on re-recordings) had Taylor released by end of 2023?
82 tracks (across multiple albums)
In the short film for “All Too Well (Taylor’s Version)”, which two actors portray the couple?
Dylan O’Brien & Sadie Sink
What drink order did Taylor reveal as her “go-to” at a bar?
Vodka + soda with a splash of cranberry
What was the first surprise song Taylor debuted on the Eras Tour?
“Mirrorball” (followed by “Tim McGraw”)
What is the exact time mentioned in the lyric of “Last Kiss”?
“I stay there, waiting for you / You’ll stay here til I get back / You said no one’s gonna love you like me / Until the time when I… / I didn’t know it at the time / But I knew the time / I’ll remember” — actually the exact time lyric is “I turned the lock and put my keys away and threw my cheek on the bed / Move on” — if you meant “9:45” in “The Best Day” though…
On which album by Taylor Swift does the standard edition contain exactly 13 tracks (before bonus/vault tracks)
Midnights
In what year and month did Taylor move with her family to Nashville to pursue her career?
2004 (Biography says she moved at age 14, roughly July-August 2004)