The original post: /r/music by /u/aquafrizzz on 2024-09-21 22:55:49.
Amy has more of a unique voice and I hear was more musically trained. Her songs were something a bit different to the norm when she released them and seemed to appeal to a wider range of people. It is sad we never got to see what she was going to release next.
Taylor started with country but then slid into pop and has an army of fans. I feel like every little girl I know is obsessed with her. I think one thing Taylor has going for her is she seems to play life straight so is regarded by many as an acceptable role model for children. I think parents could be rather worried if their little girls were obsessed with someone who was on the news often with articles about their substance abuse.
I say "could" and not "would", because Amy didn't seem to release music as often as Taylor and didn't seem to want to be quite as active as her, I think Amy just wanted to live her life. But what would happen if she was still alive? What if she was as active as Taylor? How much of Taylor's succes do you think comes from talent and how much from marketing and everyone wanting to join the Swiftie gang? And whose music do you prefer personally?
I would personally go for Amy, I like the unique feel. But I do like some of Taylors music. But I am one of many many people and ultimately, the majority would decide.