"Clara Bow" | |
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Song by Taylor Swift | |
from the album The Tortured Poets Department | |
Released | April 19, 2024 |
Studio | Long Pond (New York) |
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Length | 3:36 |
Label | Republic |
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"Clara Bow" on YouTube |
"Clara Bow" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department (2024). The track was named after the silent-film actress Clara Bow, and its lyrics comment on the dynamics of women in the entertainment industry and Swift's fame, referencing Bow and the singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks. Produced by Swift and Aaron Dessner, "Clara Bow" is a folk-leaning pop rock and chamber pop song instrumented with minimalist, orchestral strings.
Critics generally applauded the track for its vulnerable lyricism that depicts the pressures of fame and beauty on women. NPR picked it as one of the best songs of 2024. "Clara Bow" peaked at number 22 of the Billboard Global 200 and reached the top 25 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States. Swift performed "Clara Bow" live twice on the Eras Tour in 2024.[1]