Listening to "Red" (Taylor's Version) FOR THE FIRST TIME! Full Album REACTION

[@Jeff-ul8qk]

You are definitely right! This album impacted almost every industry, specially the fashion industry. Since Taylor announced red tv, for example, the search for red lipstick increased in more than 800% after the announcement

[@andrigriffson3650]

If only Taylor will release her own make up and lipstick line, She will broke record 💄

[@nodezsh]

I genuinely can't tell if that's a joke or not

[@Jeff-ul8qk]

@@nodezsh that’s actually an accurate fact

[@nodezsh]

@@Jeff-ul8qk Reality is so absurd sometimes… But good for her!

[@brandycolmer7052]

Also that hat she’s wearing on the cover. I neeeeeeeeeed it!!!

[@hannahmcmillin395]

The amount of times Ronan has made me cry. The details are just so gut-wrenching. What if I keep the hand me downs you won't grow into like fuckkkkkkk. It's about to be halloween you could be anything if you were hereeeeeeee

[@stickyshoes5949]

"what if the miracle was even getting one moment with you" like broo 😭😭😭

[@tinaxchris]

Back in the day it was All Too Well and Begin Again on repeat in my car. Absolutely iconic album, definitely shaped my early 20s.

[@thebookishjulie]

If you like her acoustic versions, you should listen too All Too Well (Sad Girl Autumn Version) recorded at the Long Pond Studios, it’s great!

[@yezzN02]

The joy I felt when you declared I Almost Do a favorite (probably #1), because I feel it's under appreciated. It's one of my favorites of RED too, would be #1, but...Begin Again exists, and its effect of hopefulness after being personally hurt by the heartbreak that was RED, takes the crown for me. Can't wait for your reaction to the vault tracks.

[@robertthompson7242]

Saw the laugh about "10 kids" in Starlight. Song is was inspired by an old 1947 photo of Bobby & Ethyl Kennedy --- and they had 10 kids before he was assassinated in 1968. Great song. She has called her backup singers The Starlights since Red. (Her band is called either The Agency or sometimes The Swift Agency. They did a sort of joke riff on a MIB/ Matrix theme in her video for Picture to Burn and sometimes dressed all in black on stage).

[@DerrikRockne]

What are your favorite songs from this album? Comment below! TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 - intro 1:00 - join our private patreon community to watch the 2 hour uncut version! 1:50 - state of grace 4:45 - red 8:25 - treacherous 11:30 - I knew you were trouble 13:30 - all too well 14:34 - what does the scarf represent!? 18:38 - 22 20:35 - I almost do 23:00 - we are never getting back together 24:40 - stay stay stay 25:50 - the last time 27:26 - holy ground 28:42 - sad beautiful tragic 30:14 - the lucky one 32:46 - everything has changed 34:20 - starlight 35:22 - begin again 37:00 - the moment I knew 39:00 - come back...be here 40:17 - girl at home 42:45 - state of grace acoustic 44:00 - Ronan 46:20 - recap 48:25 - SUBSCRIBE!

[@kritixonmobile]

wow that’s a long list

[@lonelydummy5646]

Please do 'Out Loud' by Alejandro Aranda

[@RandomGuy23_]

State of Grace, Treacherous and Begin Again are my favourites. Plus Ronan ofcourse ❤😭❤

[@augustswift]

All too well, holy ground, come back...be here are my top 3!

[@kmarie0588]

"I almost do" is my favorite 💕

[@disgaeajean13]

Mr. Rockne, we will have you know that Girl at Home is the only song that veered off from its original sound in the stolen version 😌

[@Umhiok]

So for All Too Well - Jake actually did keep Taylor’s literal scarf. There’s a few photos you can find online of a dark blue and white striped scarf Taylor wore while they dated and then after they broke up he’s seen wearing it.

[@Violet316]

There is some red in it too.

[@michellerivera6244]

It’s actually blue, grey & red (notice the colors from any particular song…?🥰)

[@k0meei]

@@michellerivera6244 losing him was blue missing him was dark grey loving him was red!!

[@Whatarenargles]

Guys the scarf is a metaphor

[@jorgeescudero5034]

​@ajeebdastaan647 yes and no, it's obviously a metafor that she got from actual events but there's no reason for her to say "oh, it's the scarf my ex kept and wore a few times after we broke up" without OPENLY implying who the song it's about, we all know it's about Jake, but she will never say something that can connect the song to him.

[@camille6143]

I'm glad that you liked Girl at Home 😍 the stolen version of that is mostly acoustic. I like the Taylor's Version of it tho

[@DerrikRockne]

Girl at home is one of my favorites.

[@dev3935]

@@DerrikRockne AS IT SHOULD BE OMG

[@booabo]

@@DerrikRockne the taste 😌

[@jankova0013]

I sadly like better the original one better so it makes me sad

[@dev3935]

@@jankova0013 well don't be sad.

[@elisamaer9914]

Enjoyed this reaction so much! Thank you for putting such attention to her music . Waiting for more of this .

[@iamdiogc]

The joy it brings me watching all the new people getting to know Taylor like we always did :)

[@aliviper476]

this was an amazing react cant imagine how hard the editing was... cant wait for the vault versions !

[@luckettt.]

Definitely a great album. Been on repeat in the car for weeks now. The only thing I’ll ever listen to in the car most of the time lol. Can never get over her brilliant work and songwriting. Been enjoying these Taylor reactions man. Keep it up. 🙏🏼

[@camille4568]

My favorite acoustic renditions of her is Cornelia Street as well as Dancing with our hands tied. They're just so ethereal😩😩. Edit: The past mixes bury her vocals under instrumentals cause her voice back then sounded weak and thin, but now, it could be at the forefront since it's very full.

[@JR-kt2wt]

The moment I knew is a whole song about the scene in the All too well short film, the birthday scene. So amazing !!

[@heathwitch]

Thank you for such a great and heartfelt reaction. Taylor performed Holy Ground on piano in the BBC Live Lounge in 2019, and this gives the song a whole different feel. It’s on KZbin, as is her cover of Can’t Stop Loving You, which was also covered by Phil Collins. Both are worth a listen/watch!

[@purple_hoodie21]

the concept of dealing with fame that she talks about in the song "The Lucky One" is also used in her vault song "Nothing New" You'll love that one as well.

[@jiffybishop3191]

I really want you to listen to her album Lover. In particular you need to listen to "Daylight" from that album because she evolves from seeing love as a red emotion to a golden one. It's a big evolution for her and makes me cry of how long we took to get there.

[@YourvitamineD]

RED showed a significant move from her. Like she poured her best writing skills and amazing production together. That record was too ahead of its time. Like everyone was against her cause her team labelled it as Country. Now she labelled it as Pop. There's why some songs sound more like in a Pop territory than Country. But this album remains as one of her best albums out there.

[@meningherme]

Your videos are the most interesting, enlighting, charming and genuine on KZbin. Thank you for this.

[@blackmilk1000]

Thank you for the time you've taken to react to this album and edit the video. I absolutely loved listening to Red with you ❤️

[@AmberLynne567]

I AGREE! The acoustic version of State of Grace is superior. It feels more emotional and magical than the produced version.

[@DerrikRockne]

100%

[@shyhufflepuff8601]

31:24 The lucky one reminds me of the lakes from folklore which is also about escaping the craziness for a simpler life away from it all.

[@DeanBactung]

Love this reaction. Can't wait for the from the vault songs reaction :)

[@novembermedusa]

I love Holy Ground performed by her on the BBCradio1. It's acoustic and it made me fall in love with the song bc I did not care for the original version before (too quick/stompy for my taste)

[@marystanway3156]

Me too!

[@melveljundaragosa8441]

Glad that you like "i almost do" as i do. Nothing compares when she has acoustic songs in her albums.

[@lovebug1116]

Thanks so much for your consistency!!

[@archenforever7264]

I love how giddy you get about the acoustic stuff. ☺️

[@RafaelBalbuena1]

Treacherous, The Lucky One, Begin Again and All Too Well are my favorites. I’m glad you liked them. Can’t wait to see your reaction to the rest of the album.

[@Anna13Tonks]

I can't wait for I Bet You Think About Me blind reaction, I think it's my favorite vault song 🥰🥰🥰

[@theunitedkingdom]

The scarf is actually pictured when they walked together once. It’s a Gucci “Unisex 100% Wool Striped Scarf,” and it’s blue with white and red stripes.

[@msturi2002]

Jake is shown in a photo wearing it after the breakup. He indeed kept it.

[@Matt-qr4xe]

I was not ready for this 4:57 "Loving him is like trying to change your mind once you're already lose It all" 😭😭😭

i love how you played your guitar along with her songs. it makes your reaction strand out so much!

[@d3stroyx69]

Your videos are always on point, Derrik! Thank you!

[@Lara-yo3mk]

I Love the attention you gave to The Lucky One!! I also love the lyrics and was very excited to see your reaction :) As always, great video

[@charlottesreadsthings211]

What I've come to adore about the rerecords is how it's like revisiting something that's a comfort and discovering something new each time. As you said, you can tell in vocals and overall artistry how she's improved. Red is definitely one of her best albums and I'm so glad we got everything from the era and how it was intented (the 10 min All Too Well was meant to be on the original album but her label vetoed it)

[@timingisafunnything]

thank you for appreciating I ALMOST DO, i think the fact that THAT song is underrated is a crime! also Girl At Home ugh so underrated

[@toannguyenuc2568]

Love your reaction so much 😍

[@toannguyenuc2568]

Your channel is so underated 😭😭 it should've got a mil subscribers

[@christinalegaki9868]

i love how you always acknowledge her talent. Great video :)

[@kirstymallay4614]

The Lucky One is rumoured to be loosely based on Joni Mitchell’s life! It’s also my favourite Taylor Swift song of all time

[@allenisidro26]

Its been a long time coming. Thanks for this 😍💕

[@strawbrry_keely]

As someone learning guitar thank you so much for taking the time to give the chords!

[@mamat8184]

Great job, Derrik. Much of Red was new to me, also. I loved sharing the experience with you. So impressed by your hard work and sincerity. I had to jump on the Patreon train to support what you do. Wishing you much success! Merry Christmas from Donna in East Texas!

[@andreagail6725]

i love watching your Taylor Swift reaction videos and glad that you're doing Red Taylor's Version too, I enjoyed it

[@elisamaer9914]

You make it so enjoyable to hear your reactions to her songs, love it!

[@fevienkayfloreta5410]

The scarf is just literally Taylor's dark blue/striped scarf. She wore it during early days of dating Jake.

[@BellaKat7]

I heard somewhere that on all Taylor’s albums there seems to be a song that fits the previous album and a song that fits the following album. Red definitely fits in this description at least, in my opinion. I agree with you on all the songs you picked out from this album, they are my favorites, too, including a few of the vault tracks. I agree with the acoustic versions of Taylor’s songs being some of the better renditions. I feel like you can hear the little nuances of emotion in the voice more clearly that way.

[@minamiichikawa6088]

5:45 Derrik turn into english school teacher for 1 minute straight

[@disgaeajean13]

THE FANSERVICE OMFG I LOVE IT DERRIKKKKKKKK

[@Anna13Tonks]

There is actually an acoustic version of Treacherous, I think you'll like it 🙂

[@jamesstephen3841]

Bro... if you love the acoustic thing about her YOU NEEEEED TO REACT TO THE BBC 1 LIVE LOUNGE VIDEOS... specifically her cover of "can't stop loving you" by phil collins... GOOSEBUMPS!!!

[@gianni4096]

I found it really interesting that she chose to change almost completely the song "Girl at Home" into a more pop version. She has never really done that, all of the (TV) songs have been almost identical. I think with this one the original version was a bit... for her standards.. maybe generic? Still great but compared to the rest of the album a bit underwhelming. And possibly not what she originally envisioned for the song. It was a super cool surprise knowing the original and hearing the new version for the first time and it being a completely different song! She is just so talented and creative.

[@jtw.111]

I think she changed it because she was aware that the original Girl At Home wasn't exactly beloved by fans. So there wouldn't be a bunch of backlash for changing it because very few people are emotionally attached to it lol

[@nodezsh]

I have listened to Girl at Home (TV) since release. I can't say I cared much for the original other than for the hook, and I didn't ever play it. Since this version is weird electropop and has a good hook it's exactly my kind of song. [harsh, excessive critic to the original redacted]

[@xamfoam1438]

the actual confirmed reason is that the song on the original album was a demo. they were on a deadline, and didn’t have any finished songs left, so they put that demo on the album. this was her finally finishing it, and it’s her original vision of the song.

[@purple_hoodie21]

woo i was waiting for you to drop your reaction video!!! so excited 😌❤️

[@YourvitamineD]

I think you understand more of how complex this record sounds, especially the original one. Like she made a country record with pop elements, rock, electro, dubstep, folk, acoustic, indie/alternative if we include "nothing new" from the Taylor's Version.

[@mob7785]

We were waiting for this king🙏

[@Violet316]

Ronan's mom has since given birth to a little girl in 2013, her name is Poppy Ronan Thompson.

[@Michelle-ev8if]

Hi Derrik! There’s a video in her channel that I always request to you because it would be a great tutorial/reaction: “Acoustic songs from Red”. It’s only her and her guitar: Treacherous, We are never ever getting back together and 22.

[@Ian1989-u8v]

watching this video from beginning to end is just the best thing ever!

[@Raven-ze5wq]

I am watching this reaction on December 14, 2024, three years after you recorded this video. What a coincidence! Taylor's birthday was yesterday, too, and she just turned 35!

[@sybilmacy7893]

If you love Holy Ground, go watch the acoustic version she performed for BBC during Lover era!!

[@hollybeck605]

Great review!

[@5880041]

I didn’t realize that Ronan’s mom was given writing credits… I think that means she gets some money when the song is licensed in the future? My guess is that arrangement was made so the money could go towards her charity that I think she founded after her son died? I could be wrong.

[@devendramistri3717]

She also talk about fame in Song Nothing new ft Phoebe bridgers

[@devwithsoul]

Red,starlight,all too well and state of grace my favorite ❤️❤️❤️

[@clairewills704]

Red scarf: to answer your question, the best and most accurate answer that I could find, going back to 2012 when all too well first captivated my heart, is that the red scarf is mostly a metaphor for her virginity, however there was an actual scarf that she had and in the spoils of war that breakups are, she did lose that scarf. I actually wrote a short paper on this in college for an English creative writing class. As mentioned previously below, the scarf was blue and there were paparazzi photos of her wearing it with him, and later him wearing it after they broke up. Now one could argue that who the scarf originally belonged to could actually have been him, but that much we will never know. The first time the scarf was actually show as red was in the short film video, no where in the song does she describe the scarf as red. The only time she ever describes the color red are ‘almost ran the red’ and ‘cheeks were turning red’- things that describe him/his actions.

[@peterkishbaugh3153]

Thanks so much for making this!! I’ve been trying to figure out ‘more surprised than me’ by Morgan for months, could you pls give that one a tutorial soon?!

[@AG-nt9xq]

The original version of girl at home is a country acoustic song, but Taylor originally made it like the Taylor’s version, but as you said the label didn’t want red to be a pop album, so they made her change arrangement, but the original doesn’t hit as hard so it became a bonus track, that was hated for a long time, but since she is doing her version of the albums she decided to put the version she originally made

[@lillihartman9802]

That is true that Taylor wrote all too well like that she's insanely talented

[@marlethvarela7970]

I loved the video! Thank you for reacting to the whole album, I'll be waiting for the next videos and of course the one of the vault songs. Actually girl at home (stolen version) was way too different talking about the style and sound. You should know that forever winter (from the vault) song was written about her friend who committed suicide. Also better man and babe were written by her but she give them to other bands.

[@aubreyy86]

👏 Yas! Been waiting for this!

[@sandarkoz]

Holy Ground has a BBC accoustic and I absolutely adore it/highly recommend it!!

[@lourdessuarez9422]

Love your reaction reaction❤️ thank you.

[@chrissy817]

Girl at home is one of my all time faves!! Both the original and TV! So good. Makes me sad it’s not more appreciated ☹️

[@ILoveJahangeer]

It’s definitely a song that doesn’t get enough attention. I’ve always loved the original and the new version is a nice addition. The original is untouchable though.

[@chorthao1986]

I would love your thoughts on Holy Ground, the BBC Radio performance. It’s a stripped down version that I’ve been hooked on and wish there was a downloadable version. It is so beautiful and haunting. Really wish you do react to it!

[@heyitsyssy]

you have to hear me out and say that when you release the vault song reaction, I WILL CRY TO ALL TOO WELL 10 minute version again. (even if i saw your all too well short film reaction).

[@liz10988]

She did holy ground acoustic (piano) on her lover BBC live lounge set. It's amazing!

[@Angie-ze8cn]

Yes! One of my favorite performances.

[@carolinamsouto20]

i don’t know the writing process of the album red, but for reputation that’s actually a video here on youtube called “ the making of a song” that shows her writing and producing process for some songs in the album!!! you could react to that after you do a reputation album reaction!

[@Anna13Tonks]

He reacted to that on patreon

[@chawlsss]

48MINS!!! If feels like im watching series lol but i know its worth it! ❤️🧣🥲

[@DerrikRockne]

the uncut version is almost 2 hours long!

love this reaction!!

[@zxyttey5901]

I really like your reactions and opinions to Taylors video 💕💕💕

[@the1-taylorswiftfandom56]

The scarf..the iconic relic in SwiftiesLore..its real..still somewhere in Maggie's house or with Jake. But the way she incorporate the scarf at the beginning & at the end is so genius (i think).. & she also flipping her hair/head..headbanging BUT she never play All Too Well with guitar during all her life performance..she plays piano..& headbanging while playing piano..except, when she plays it as a surprise song during Reputation Tour (just her & the guitar) & of course during the SNL performance + during premiere All Too Well (acoustic - just her & guitar).. & ya..she owns 22...i bet ALL her swifties + fans + some who's not even her fans, plays 22 during their 22 birthday.. But i also bet, she NEVER gonna wrote 22 IF Jake turns up for her 21st birthday & stays loyal to her.. Red means so much to lot of swifties..most of us grew up with her.. Im glad, she totally owned this album now.. & also glad u can truly appreciate this Taylor's Version album my friend 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@yuvrajsinghraghav2362]

She played acoustic version of some songs it's available on KZbin

[@abdullahalhees7583]

I just love your reaction to Taylor swift man 🌹

[@valeriedc5802]

I KNEW you'd love Treacherous!!!

[@HiSummerWasHere]

I also find that I don’t care for the pop production of the album versions but I really love the songs when it’s just her and a guitar or piano. I like all the songs better when played lived with the band than on the album versions with synth sound backing.

[@rexmarz]

You are the only one that reacted to Girl At Home (TV) that appreciated the song, and I am shocked but at the same time happy. We should appreciate Girl At Home more. Great reactions too!

[@jcrisgarci]

I LOVE UR VIDEOS, MAN i also looooove looooove I Almost Do u should teach that on guitar, I Bet You Think About Me, 22 or Run love to see the recognition of Taylor's impact and talent in every of ur videos 😭🙌🏼

[@ksenijajemensek6126]

Derrick I waited for your reaction because you are one of my favorite reactioners. Thank you for your reactions on Taylor Swift’s music. If you are looking for acoustic versions you shoul listen to All Too Well 10 minute version performed for the first time ever at the premiere of All Too Well short film. There she was with her voice and her guitar 🎸 performing this perfect song for the first time ever

[@emeep912]

I love your tutorials! I catch on so easily when I watch your videos. Please can you add a worship song tutorial playlist?! I want to learn how to play worship songs and I benefit so well through your videos. Please consider doing worship songs!! 🤍

[@_aly_cat]

I AM OBSESSED with the new version of Girl At Home she produced with Elvira. OMG

[@alee9915]

So Mr.Rockne is finally here and the thing is basically your favourite teacher is doing a reaction video of your favourite women 😍 I just need a reason anywhere anytime to mention Taylor and this is the moment 🤭

[@zia0576]

Cant wait for the VAULT tracks!!

[@zaliex963]

Yo Derrick, love your videos - could you perhaps make a tutorial on how to play 'I almost do' in the future?

[@nathanbush3890]

Please do a 'Come Back...Be Here" tutorial video and 'I Almost Do"

[@chawlsss]

FIRST! OMG!!! FINALLY!! Yay!! Thank you for listening to us and for RED TV!! ❤️🥲🧣

[@kritixonmobile]

no ur not first Derrick is

[@chawlsss]

Actually. Lol second*** thanks! 🤣✌🏻

[@kritixonmobile]

@@chawlsss nope, Derrick is first im second ur third

[@chawlsss]

@@kritixonmobile lol, not on my end tho

[@allijohnson1228]

There really is a scarf. You can find photos of both her wearing it when they dated, and him wearing it after if you do a google search.

[@JackToTheA1]

The original Girl At Home actually is a country song! It was mostly guitar with some minimal synths to back it. It was considered one of Taylor’s worst songs by the fandom for a long time. Girl At Home (Taylor’s Version) is the only song that doesn’t try to replicate the original (although all the lyrics are the same). Now, to me personally, Girl At Home is one of my favorites from Red, although some say they prefer the original production and wish she’d kept it. I think the reason it was changed was because originally Taylor wrote it to be a pop song, however her manager wanted her to have as many country songs on Red as possible, forcing Taylor to use Girl At Home’s demo as the track instead. Now, Red belongs to Taylor and she can do anything she’d like to with her work and she decided to make Girl At Home a true 1989-esque pop song! There really wasn’t any value in the original Girl At Home anyways, as it was by far the least popular and least streamed song on Red. By the way, Ronan was actually a charity single that wasn’t on the album originally, however with permission from Ronan’s mother it was rerecorded and placed on Red so it could reach more people. A similar situation happened with Today Was A Fairytale, which isn’t in any way similar to Ronan lyrically but shared its status as a stand alone single in Taylor’s discography. Today Was A Fairytale was placed on Fearless (Taylor’s Version) and I can’t wait to see where she places her other singles that weren’t originally on albums!

[@Illyriamars]

I think the key to the "scarf" line is "and you've still got it in your drawer even now." She left the scarf at his sister's place, but HE's the one who has it now. I am positive of course that he doesn't actually still have the scarf now. I think it's more a metaphor about her wishful thinking that he's still holding onto scraps & memories from their relationship, like she is.