Overview
- Collins told BBC Radio 2 that he believes Taylor Swift deserves her global success and that critics are often too quick to knock hugely popular artists.
- He said a spare, emotional performance of 'White Horse' at the 2010 Songwriters Hall of Fame event "blew me away" and left him with a lasting "soft spot" for the song.
- Collins picked 'White Horse' as one of ten tracks on his BBC 'Tracks of My Years' segment, explaining the song has been important to him over time.
- Reporting notes Collins has faced serious health setbacks since an April 2024 hospitalization and now requires round‑the‑clock care, and he has said he may not perform at his planned November Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction.
- The remarks link two eras of popular music by underscoring Swift's growing institutional recognition for songwriting and the way veteran artists' endorsements shape conversations about legacy.