Built to Last (1): The Song He Hadn’t Played Since 1964
Paul McCartney, Taylor Swift and the difference between a moment of fame and a lifetime of influence.
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Built to Last
Built to Last (2): Most Stars Last One Year
The statistical reality behind short entertainment careers—and why persistence alone does not guarantee longevity.
Read EntertainCritics context →Built to Last (3): The Comeback Code
How established performers regain cultural relevance—and how a comeback can become a second artistic career.
Read EntertainCritics context →Built to Last (4): Will Anyone Sing Taylor Swift at Weddings in 2056?
A provocative question about Taylor Swift, shared cultural rituals and the songs that survive a generation.
Read EntertainCritics context →Built to Last (5): Who Will Our Grandchildren Still Be Talking About?
The final question: which artists and stories might still be familiar to grandchildren decades from now?
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