I am the father of four teen/tween daughters. So Taylor Swift is held in higher esteem in my household than I am. Her skill as a songwriter can’t be denied, but sometimes I just feel like her songs need to lose the instruments and add three more voices, you know? Over the objections of my children, I arranged one of my favorite Taylor Swift songs, “I Almost Do, ” from the album “Red,” for my quartet New Groove. It’s an underappreciated gem in her catalog, bring an emotion that is perfect for barbershop. I believe this to be the world’s first non-medley barbershop arrangement of a Taylor Swift song. May there be many more!
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