Taylor Swift’s enchanting music has the captivating ability to transcend species, evidenced by the adoring reactions of several dogs to her latest album, ‘Midnights.’ Beau, a golden retriever hailing from New Jersey, became an internet sensation after his mother captured him swaying to the eponymous song, particularly smitten with the lyrics, ‘I scratch your head, you fall asleep/Like a tattooed golden retriever.’ The video of Beau’s enthusiastic response, posted on his official Instagram page with the playful caption, ‘Does this make me famous now? Mom is low key jealous 😂,’ amassed over 154,000 views and elicited a chorus of similar experiences from other dog owners.
Finn, an English cream golden retriever, exhibited an equally heartwarming reaction while his owner watched Taylor Swift perform on television. In a heartwarming video posted online, Finn’s unwavering gaze and gradual approach towards the screen showcase his mesmerized state. Captivated by Swift’s performance, Finn’s owner couldn’t resist declaring him a ‘swiftie’ in the comments section.
Swift’s ‘Midnights’ album, released on Friday, has shattered global streaming records, including becoming Spotify’s most streamed album in a single day. The album garnered an astounding 300 million streams within 24 hours, eclipsing the previous record held by Swift’s own album ‘Lover,’ which had 185 million streams in a day. Swift also broke Spotify records with her song ‘Anti-Hero,’ which became the most-streamed song in a single day. Furthermore, ‘Midnights’ emerged as the most pre-saved album on Spotify’s Countdown Pages feature and garnered the most first-day streams of a pop album on Apple Music.
While fans eagerly anticipated the release of ‘Midnights’ on Friday, Swift surprised them with the announcement of a second part to the album, titled ‘3am Edition.’ This extended version features 15 additional songs, bringing the total track count to an impressive 31.
Newsweek’s commitment to challenging conventional wisdom and fostering unity is evident in our exploration of the universal appeal of Taylor Swift’s music, which has resonated not only with millions of human listeners but also with our beloved canine companions.
