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Feb 2025
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☎️ Phone a Snake: The Definitive Taylor ...

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It's time to poll the Snake Nation and settle a debate —what is THE Taylor Swift song and THE Taylor Swift album? We asked you to call in and tell us which track and record define her artistry, impact, and legacy. From the deep cuts to the biggest hits, from debut to The Tortured Poets Department, The Snakes make their case for the ultimate Taylor essentials. Tune in for heated opinions, unexpected picks, and the ultimate question: Can we ever agree on just one?


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