| “Broken Hearts” | |
|---|---|
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| Song by Adele or Taylor Swift | |
| Writer(s) | Adele Adkins, Taylor Swift |
“Broken Hearts” (alternatively titled “Shattered Hearts”) is a song written by Adele and Taylor Swift. It was initially speculated to be recorded for Swift’s re-recording of her 2012 album Red, titled Red (Taylor’s Version), which proved to be false. It has since been rumored to be included on one of Swift’s other forthcoming re-recordings of her first six studio albums.
Background[]
In June 2018, Adele attended one of Taylor Swift’s Reputation Stadium Tour shows in London, having previously cited Swift’s music — particularly “I Knew You Were Trouble” — as an inspiration during the writing and recording process of her third studio album, 25. Swift posted a photograph with Adele from the show on her Instagram account, prompting speculation that they may have been discussing collaborating on new music.[1] The following April, there were reports that Adele had been seen at Swift’s house with recording equipment, fueling speculation that they were collaborating on new music.[2] A source close to Swift later denied the reports.[3]
On July 2, 2021, a song titled “Broken Hearts” — with the alternative title “Shattered Hearts” — was registered through the Society of European Stage Authors and Composers (SESAC) with both Adele and Swift listed as writers.[4] Some Twitter users theorized that the song would be included on Swift’s recently announced re-recording of her fourth studio album Red as one of its “from the Vault” tracks that had not made the original 2012 release,[5] which later proved to be incorrect. One day after reports began circulating about the song’s existence, “Broken Hearts” was removed from the SESAC database[6], with an anonymous source claiming “there is no truth” to the reported collaboration.[7]
References[]
- ↑ Taylor Swift on Instagram: “I’m so grateful for these women, for the words they’ve written and the worlds they’ve created through their art.. so stoked to have you at…”
- ↑ Is A Taylor Swift & Adele Collaboration On The Way? – Idolator
- ↑ Taylor Swift, Adele NOT Collaborating On New Music, Despite Reports – Gossip Cop
- ↑ Taylor Swift and Adele Spark Rumors They Have a New Song Together | Elle
- ↑ Spill Inc on Twitter: "🚨 Taylor Swift and Adele have co-written a song that may be one of the Vault tracks on RED (Taylor's Version)! The track appears to be called Broken Hearts (or Shattered Hearts). #TaylorSwift #Adele" / Twitter
- ↑ The Taylor Swift And Adele Collab Rumors Have Been Debunked | Vulture
- ↑ The Truth About Taylor Swift And Adele’s Rumored Collaboration - E! Online - CA