Taylor Swift Reveals Her Top Five Favorite Songs from Her Own Catalog on Colbert
Pop superstar Taylor Swift appeared on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Wednesday night, marking her first in-person interview on the program since 2021. While on the show to promote her new Disney+ docuseries, The End of an Era, the conversation took a turn for the personal when host Stephen Colbert pressed the singer to perform the challenging task of naming her top five personal favorite songs from her extensive catalog.
Acknowledging that the list is constantly changing and based on personal connection rather than commercial success, Swift ultimately provided five titles, emphasizing that these songs hold particular sentimental value for her as a writer. The five songs she named were:
- “All Too Well” (10 Minute Version) (Taylor’s Version) (From The Vault)
- “Champagne Problems”
- “Opalite”
- “Death by a Thousand Cuts”
- “Enchanted”
The list includes both critical darlings and tracks that resonate deeply with her fanbase, known as Swifties. “All Too Well (10 Minute Version)” is widely considered by critics to be her magnum opus, while “Champagne Problems,” “Death by a Thousand Cuts,” and “Enchanted” are consistently praised for their vivid storytelling and emotional depth. The inclusion of “Opalite,” a track from her most recent studio album, The Life of a Showgirl, provided a nod to her latest creative era.
The lighthearted segment also featured a brief, humorous moment where the two revisited their previous 2021 appearance, during which Swift jokingly insisted that the song “Hey Stephen” was about Stephen King and not the late-night host. This time, Colbert offered his advice to Swift on how to navigate a career transition, referencing the upcoming conclusion of his own show in May 2026.
