Do Pop Stars Write Their Own Songs?

The video discusses a controversy sparked by Damon Albarn's claim that Taylor Swift doesn't write her own songs. Swift, known for her songwriting, responded on Twitter. The video explores the prevalence of co-writing in pop music, noting that solo singer-songwriters are rare today. It highlights historical examples of artists who didn't write their own songs and discusses the importance of giving credit in the music industry.

What was Damon Albarn's claim about Taylor Swift that sparked controversy?

• She doesn't perform live.

• She doesn't write her own songs.

• She doesn't sing her own songs.

• She doesn't produce her own music.

According to the transcript, how common are solo singer-songwriters in today's music industry?

• Non-existent

• Rare

• Somewhat common

• Very common

Which artist is mentioned as having written songs for other artists like Miley Cyrus and Calvin Harris?

• Elton John

• Rihanna

• Frank Sinatra

• Taylor Swift

How many people on average were involved in writing each of the top 100 hits in 2018?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Ten

Which famous artist is known for relying on a songwriting partner for lyrics?

• Rihanna

• Elton John

• Whitney Houston

• Elvis Presley