Fans' Quest for '1989 (Taylor's Version)' Track Titles Hits a Glitch

September 20, 2023 By. UET

Taylor Swift's fans were in for a surprise when she teamed up with Google for a unique Easter egg hunt to reveal her new album's track title

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The mystery began with a blue vault icon appearing in Google search results when you looked up 'Taylor Swift'

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Fans eagerly started solving puzzles to uncover the titles of the new '1989 (Taylor's Version)' song

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But as excitement grew, so did frustration, as many fans encountered technical glitche

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Swifties took to social media to share their thoughts and frustration

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Google acknowledged the issues and promised to fix them, assuring fans that they were working to resolve the problem

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Taylor Swift added to the buzz with a mysterious Instagram post

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Mark your calendars! '1989 (Taylor's Version)' is set to release on October 27

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Despite the glitches, the excitement for Taylor's re-recorded album remains high as fans eagerly await its release

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Despite the glitches, the excitement for Taylor's re-recorded album remains high as fans eagerly await its release

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Swifties creating high anticipation

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