There’s really nothing to dislike about Taylor Swift unless you’re a grumpy old man. Im older, so I’m not really a big fan of her music, though I often like it when I hear it. But the way she treats her fans & gives 100% at every show is awesome. I wish some of the bands I went to see felt the same way as her. Too many would mail it in or act like they were doing you a favor by showing up & playing stuff we didn’t go to hear. There aren’t many like her.
Was waiting to read this til after I took my 9 year old to the Seattle show. Taylor Swift did not disappoint, what a show and what a memory to share with my kid! And Joe did not disappoint either in expressing all the feelings of a father watching that kid grow up.
Nice (very) to hear from another "oldster" who GETS Taylor Swift.
I've loved her ever since her 1st album, which is a point of pride cuz I am most definitely NOT in her demographic and used to (still do, to some extent) for saying/writing out loud, "I love Taylor Swift".
Always wonderful to know that are other people like that/me. BTW, I am a 72-year-old white male.
And, yes, I DO STILL LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT!
Thanks, Joe, for an especially marvelous piece of writing. And thank goodness you "get" her, too.
A generation ahead of you Joe; my seven grandkids range from age 22 to age 7. Wanted sons all my life and ended up being a Girl Dad. Would not change a thing. Great essay, sir.
I probably have never listened to an entire Taylor Swift song but that was beautiful and Swift sounds like she gives a heartfelt concert and loves her fans.
I saw Taylor in concert one time -- Summer 2007, when she was the first of *three* openers for Brad Paisley in Raleigh -- but am not a Swiftie by any definition. I am a Dad, though, and Margot (with a T, sorry) is 11 years back of Katie, and it's so hard not to choke up and push back tears every time you write about your daughters. Thanks, Joe, for showing again and again how this passage of time is only gonna get harder, and how every bit of pain is far outweighed by love and memories.
Great Dad indeed! Joe, appreciate the recap of the event as I'm taking our daughters to the concert in Denver. Dressing up?! 46 songs?! 3.5 hours?! All good practical intel -- thank you!
Also, kudos on raising what sound like two fantastic daughters!
There’s really nothing to dislike about Taylor Swift unless you’re a grumpy old man. Im older, so I’m not really a big fan of her music, though I often like it when I hear it. But the way she treats her fans & gives 100% at every show is awesome. I wish some of the bands I went to see felt the same way as her. Too many would mail it in or act like they were doing you a favor by showing up & playing stuff we didn’t go to hear. There aren’t many like her.
Was waiting to read this til after I took my 9 year old to the Seattle show. Taylor Swift did not disappoint, what a show and what a memory to share with my kid! And Joe did not disappoint either in expressing all the feelings of a father watching that kid grow up.
"[U]sed to *still get ridiculed (or worse)*..."
Stuff between the *s I left out -- typing too fast.
Nice (very) to hear from another "oldster" who GETS Taylor Swift.
I've loved her ever since her 1st album, which is a point of pride cuz I am most definitely NOT in her demographic and used to (still do, to some extent) for saying/writing out loud, "I love Taylor Swift".
Always wonderful to know that are other people like that/me. BTW, I am a 72-year-old white male.
And, yes, I DO STILL LOVE TAYLOR SWIFT!
Thanks, Joe, for an especially marvelous piece of writing. And thank goodness you "get" her, too.
All the feels ...
A generation ahead of you Joe; my seven grandkids range from age 22 to age 7. Wanted sons all my life and ended up being a Girl Dad. Would not change a thing. Great essay, sir.
Brings back great memories of running 5k's with my daughter when she was a teen.
Ok. This column is a version of “The Swift 100.” Is your next column “Why We Love Taylor”? :=)
Kidding aside, nice column, and you are a Great Dad.
Stay FEARLESS Joe!
I probably have never listened to an entire Taylor Swift song but that was beautiful and Swift sounds like she gives a heartfelt concert and loves her fans.
As a 53 year old dad with kids that don’t care about Taylor Swift, I couldn’t comprehend why she’s so popular. Thank you for filling in the blanks.
From one dad to another - well-done, Joe.
I saw Taylor in concert one time -- Summer 2007, when she was the first of *three* openers for Brad Paisley in Raleigh -- but am not a Swiftie by any definition. I am a Dad, though, and Margot (with a T, sorry) is 11 years back of Katie, and it's so hard not to choke up and push back tears every time you write about your daughters. Thanks, Joe, for showing again and again how this passage of time is only gonna get harder, and how every bit of pain is far outweighed by love and memories.
Saved some time today by not reading this.
Not as much as you could have.
Well done, Ray.
Joe, if those stairs are wood like mine then tacking on sticky yoga mats like I did for my aging dog might help your dog, too.
Great Dad indeed! Joe, appreciate the recap of the event as I'm taking our daughters to the concert in Denver. Dressing up?! 46 songs?! 3.5 hours?! All good practical intel -- thank you!
Also, kudos on raising what sound like two fantastic daughters!