From pop stars likeOlivia Rodrigoto indie artists likePhoebe Bridgers,Taylor Swifthas influenced more than a few of music’s biggest names today.
One of those indie artists —Soccer Mommy— is honoring the pop star, 33, with a cover.
Allison, 26, explained why she decided to drop her own rendition of the track from Swift’s seminal 2006 debut in a press release. “I really wanted to cover this song because it’s one of my favorites from Taylor’s first album,” the Nashville artist says. “I listened to that record so much when I was a kid and I think it had a lot of influence on me then.”
The “Shotgun” musician slows the country-pop song down a bit and gives it an indie rock sound, while still retaining its sweetness. After Allison sings the first chorus, the track bursts into a saccharine dream-pop moment that encapsulates the lyrics’ magical quality about having a special connection with somebody else.
‘Karaoke Night’ EP.Courtesy of Loma Vista
Courtesy of Loma Vista
“I’m Only Me When I’m with You” appeared on Swift’s self-titled debut album, and is said to be about herchildhood best friend Abigail Anderson. A new version of it has yet to be released for theupcoming re-recordingofTaylor Swift (Taylor’s Version).
Soccer Mommy.Daniel Topete
Daniel Topete
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Allison has spoken about her love for Swift in the past. ShetoldBillboardin 2017, “Some people say [my music] reminds them of Taylor Swift, which would make sense because I listened to a lot of Taylor Swift as a child secretly for a while. That probably influenced my songwriting style at least a little bit.”
She alsotold PAPERthat she still mostly listens to a lot of “old pop stuff” from her childhood, including to the “Karma” singer when she’s sad.
“My favorite album isSpeak Now. I like her a lot, I like her early stuff, mostly the first three albums,” she said. “She was someone that I listened to when I was really young and growing up. Her music just connects me to feelings of being a teenager or young adult and feelings of heartbreak and all of that.”
source: people.com
