Paul McCartney says Taylor Swift as famous as The Beatles
Paul McCartney has praised Taylor Swift, stating that her fame is comparable to that of The Beatles. In a recent interview, he described her as a clever and talented performer. McCartney also acknowledged the impact of Swift's dedicated fan base, which has helped her break several records previously held by the iconic band.
- ▪Paul McCartney compared Taylor Swift's fame to that of The Beatles during a BBC Radio 2 interview.
- ▪Swift recently broke records by having seven songs in the Global Chart Top 10, surpassing The Beatles' previous record.
- ▪McCartney expressed admiration for Swift and other contemporary artists like Billie Eilish and Olivia Rodrigo.
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