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Watch “Tim McGraw.” It is Taylor Swift’s first ever music video.
Taylor Swift often records more songs than those that end up on the final album. Sometimes these songs come out on deluxe versions and other times they never get officially released. Taylor Swift (Deluxe) featured three more songs titled “I’m Only Me When I’m With You,” “I’d Lie,” and “Perfectly Good Heart.” The music video for “I’m Only Me When I’m With You” was filled with clips Taylor recorded of her friends, family, and everyday life. Kellie Pickler is in it! It is about being yourself around the people you love most.
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Making Connections
Text-to-Self
What is your favorite song from the Taylor Swift Era? Why is it your favorite?
Text-to-Text
Have you read books about any other music artists? How are they similar to or different from Taylor Swift?
Text-to-World
Taylor Swift released her first single when she was 16! With the help of an adult, look up another musician who released music when they were in their teens. Write a few sentences about how they are similar to and different from Taylor.