Is it fair to imagine Taylor Swift as a fast-food chain like McDonald's. It's everywhere, easily accessible, and gets the musical job done if you’re a 13-year-old school girl or similar? The quality might not be top-notch, but it's consistent, reliable and speaks to this demographic.

On the other hand, can we consider The Beatles as dining at a five-star restaurant? It's an experience to savor, with meticulous attention to detail, high-quality ingredients, and a presentation that leaves a lasting impression for decades.

While Taylor serves the masses with music that is largely unremarkable but with concerts that feature glitz, glitter and theater, The Beatles offer a refined and luxurious experience that caters to musicians and fans that seek excellence, sophistication and musical innovation.

Personally, I’ll take a steak and lobster dinner with all the accoutrements over a double whopper. Does that make me a musical snob? Probably laugh

I’m not saying Taylor is devoid of talent. I’m saying that whenever The Beatles are mentioned, we’re talking about a rarified, stratospheric level of musical brilliance.

For those that feel this characterization is less than accurate, here is your challenge.

Provide a Taylor Swift song where you believe her vocals rivals that of Annie Haslam, Stevie Nicks or Whitney Houston.

Provide a song where the quality of her lyrics rival those of Bob Dylan, Paul McCartney, Carole King or Joni Mitchell.

Provide a Taylor Swift song whose chord progression is as emotionally resonant as songs by Pink Floyd, The Beach Boys, Adele and The Beatles.

Provide a Taylor Swift song that has guitar or piano work that rival Eric Clapton, David Gilmour, Billy Joel, Elton John or Stevie Wonder.

Provide a list of commercially successful Taylor Swift tribute bands.

Explain why The Beatles have been awarded multiple Ivor Novello awards and Taylor has received none.

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