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Welch has also worked with Swift\u2019s longtime producer Jack Antonoff<\/strong><\/a>, whose name has been on more than 10 of Swift\u2019s albums. He produced most of the tracks on Florence + the Machine\u2019s 2022 album, Dance Fever<\/em>, while Welch co-wrote, co-produced and provided backing vocals for Antonoff\u2019s \u201cSelf Respect,\u201d a Bleachers song released in March 2024.<\/p>\nAs her first collaboration with Swift debuts on The Tortured Poets Department<\/em><\/a> in April 2024, check out a history of Swift and Welch\u2019s friendship:\n<\/p>\nMay 2015<\/h3>\n
Swift told Billboard<\/em><\/a> of Welch: \u201cShe\u2019s the most fun person to dance with at a party, but then five minutes later you find yourself sitting on the stairs with her having an in-depth conversation about love and heartbreak.\u201d<\/p>\nAmid those in-depth conversations, the England native reached out to Swift for advice after her relationship fell apart. \u201cI know it sounds a clich\u00e9, but she\u2019s good to talk to about boys,\u201d Welch told The Sunday Times Magazine<\/em><\/a>. \u201cShe knows her stuff.\u201d<\/p>\nWelch recalled getting advice from a group of A-listers at Swift\u2019s New York City apartment at an impromptu pizza party after the Met Gala. \u201cLena Dunham<\/strong> was there, and Spike Jonze<\/strong> and Reese Witherspoon<\/strong> and Zooey Deschanel<\/strong>, eating pizza, talking about boys,\u201d Welch recalled. \u201cI\u2019d already asked loads of taxi drivers and everyone else I\u2019d met [for advice], so I thought, why not Taylor Swift and Spike Jonze too?\u201d<\/p>\nHowever, she didn\u2019t share their specific insight. \u201cI don\u2019t want to go too much into it, but they were very helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n
October 2015<\/h3>\n
Welch said she hoped to see Swift\u2019s 1989<\/em> tour when asked about a possible guest appearance.<\/p>\n\u201cOur schedules haven\u2019t crossed over enough, but I\u2019d obviously love to perform,\u201d she told USA Today<\/em><\/a>. \u201cMainly, I just want to see the show. I\u2019m sad I haven\u2019t been able to yet, but I really want to.\u201d<\/p>\nShe added that her favorite song was \u201cShake It Off\u201d because \u201cit just makes me so happy.\u201d<\/p>\n
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\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Celebrities on Their Favorite Taylor Swift Era or Song: Ryan Gosling, More<\/span><\/a>
\n\t\t<\/h3>\n<\/p><\/div>\n\n\t\t\tWhile Taylor Swift has always been a mastermind when it comes to songwriting, there are certain tracks \u2014 and eras \u2014 that hold a special place in some celebrities\u2019 hearts. For Ryan Gosling, there\u2019s one particular tune that he\u2019ll always leave a blank space for in his music library. \u201c\u2018All Too Well\u2019 right now has [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
February 2016<\/h3>\n
The women went head-to-head at the Grammys for Pop Vocal Album where Swift\u2019s 1989<\/em> beat Florence + the Machine\u2019s How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful<\/em>.<\/p>\nAhead of the ceremony, Welch clarified while on E! Live From the Red Carpet<\/em><\/a> that Swift didn\u2019t inspire her to write the album. However, her pal gave her the confidence to release such a vulnerable record.<\/p>\n\u201cWell, it actually was after I finished the record [that] I saw her out and I was really nervous,\u201d Welch explained. \u201cI felt like I\u2019ve made such a personal record, and you know, she manages to, like, use elements, have a life, but with such grace. And I know I was just nervous about it, and she said she was like, \u2018It\u2019s got that good energy.’\u201d<\/p>\n
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<\/div>Getty Images (2)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nMay 2016<\/h3>\n
Welch attended the Met Gala, which was co-chaired by Swift that year. She was spotted signing the cast<\/a> on Lorde\u2019s broken arm as Swift looked on.<\/p>\nJanuary 2023<\/h3>\n
The pals were spotted at The 1975\u2019s London concert<\/a> where Swift took the stage to perform \u201cAnti-Hero.\u201d Loose Women<\/em> host Denise Welch<\/strong> posted a photo with the American singer that had the rock star in the background. \u201cTaylor with the Welch\u2019s \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d,\u201d Denise wrote via X<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n![\"Taylor](\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/Taylor-Swift-and-Florence-Welch-s-Friendship-Timeline-2.jpg?w=1000&quality=86&strip=all\")
<\/div>Courtesy of Denise Welch\/Instagram<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\nApril 2024<\/h3>\n
Swift will release\u00a0The Tortured Poets Department<\/em>, the eighth track of which is titled \u201cFlorida!!!\u201d and features Florence + the Machine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
As her first collaboration with Swift debuts on The Tortured Poets Department<\/em><\/a> in April 2024, check out a history of Swift and Welch\u2019s friendship:\n<\/p>\n Swift told Billboard<\/em><\/a> of Welch: \u201cShe\u2019s the most fun person to dance with at a party, but then five minutes later you find yourself sitting on the stairs with her having an in-depth conversation about love and heartbreak.\u201d<\/p>\n Amid those in-depth conversations, the England native reached out to Swift for advice after her relationship fell apart. \u201cI know it sounds a clich\u00e9, but she\u2019s good to talk to about boys,\u201d Welch told The Sunday Times Magazine<\/em><\/a>. \u201cShe knows her stuff.\u201d<\/p>\n Welch recalled getting advice from a group of A-listers at Swift\u2019s New York City apartment at an impromptu pizza party after the Met Gala. \u201cLena Dunham<\/strong> was there, and Spike Jonze<\/strong> and Reese Witherspoon<\/strong> and Zooey Deschanel<\/strong>, eating pizza, talking about boys,\u201d Welch recalled. \u201cI\u2019d already asked loads of taxi drivers and everyone else I\u2019d met [for advice], so I thought, why not Taylor Swift and Spike Jonze too?\u201d<\/p>\n However, she didn\u2019t share their specific insight. \u201cI don\u2019t want to go too much into it, but they were very helpful.\u201d<\/p>\n Welch said she hoped to see Swift\u2019s 1989<\/em> tour when asked about a possible guest appearance.<\/p>\n \u201cOur schedules haven\u2019t crossed over enough, but I\u2019d obviously love to perform,\u201d she told USA Today<\/em><\/a>. \u201cMainly, I just want to see the show. I\u2019m sad I haven\u2019t been able to yet, but I really want to.\u201d<\/p>\n She added that her favorite song was \u201cShake It Off\u201d because \u201cit just makes me so happy.\u201d<\/p>\n \t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \n\t\t\tWhile Taylor Swift has always been a mastermind when it comes to songwriting, there are certain tracks \u2014 and eras \u2014 that hold a special place in some celebrities\u2019 hearts. For Ryan Gosling, there\u2019s one particular tune that he\u2019ll always leave a blank space for in his music library. \u201c\u2018All Too Well\u2019 right now has [\u2026]\t\t<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The women went head-to-head at the Grammys for Pop Vocal Album where Swift\u2019s 1989<\/em> beat Florence + the Machine\u2019s How Big, How Blue, How Beautiful<\/em>.<\/p>\n Ahead of the ceremony, Welch clarified while on E! Live From the Red Carpet<\/em><\/a> that Swift didn\u2019t inspire her to write the album. However, her pal gave her the confidence to release such a vulnerable record.<\/p>\n \u201cWell, it actually was after I finished the record [that] I saw her out and I was really nervous,\u201d Welch explained. \u201cI felt like I\u2019ve made such a personal record, and you know, she manages to, like, use elements, have a life, but with such grace. And I know I was just nervous about it, and she said she was like, \u2018It\u2019s got that good energy.’\u201d<\/p>\n You have successfully subscribed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n Welch attended the Met Gala, which was co-chaired by Swift that year. She was spotted signing the cast<\/a> on Lorde\u2019s broken arm as Swift looked on.<\/p>\n The pals were spotted at The 1975\u2019s London concert<\/a> where Swift took the stage to perform \u201cAnti-Hero.\u201d Loose Women<\/em> host Denise Welch<\/strong> posted a photo with the American singer that had the rock star in the background. \u201cTaylor with the Welch\u2019s \ud83d\udc4d\ud83d\udc4d,\u201d Denise wrote via X<\/a>.<\/p>\n Swift will release\u00a0The Tortured Poets Department<\/em>, the eighth track of which is titled \u201cFlorida!!!\u201d and features Florence + the Machine.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\nMay 2015<\/h3>\n
October 2015<\/h3>\n
<\/div>\n<\/figure>\n\n\t\t\tRelated: <\/span>Celebrities on Their Favorite Taylor Swift Era or Song: Ryan Gosling, More<\/span><\/a>
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