Brief
Taylor Swift’s 2024 Deep Cut ‘Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus’ Sees Streaming Surge
The track from the extended edition of ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ recorded a notable rise in weekly streams in late September.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Rolling Stone reports that Taylor Swift’s 2024 deep‑cut “Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus,” from the extended version of her 11th album “The Tortured Poets Department,” experienced a significant streaming boost in the United States during the week of September 18‑25.
What happened
According to Luminate data cited by Rolling Stone, on‑demand streams of the song rose 37 percent from September 18 to September 25. Average daily streams increased from roughly 48,600 to 60,900, a 25 percent jump. The track peaked at about 70,000 daily streams, modest by Swift’s usual standards but notable for a song that originally entered the Billboard Hot 100 at number 36.
What the report adds
The article notes that the song, positioned as track 20 of 31 on the anthology “The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology,” was never intended for commercial success. It describes the composition as an Aaron Dessner‑produced piano ballad with “tortured energy about ghosts, wild horses, and what‑ifs," and characterises the recent streaming rise as a “slow‑burn” phenomenon driven by fan discussion.
What was said
Rolling Stone quotes the online persona “Bald Ann Dowd” – the name of a social‑media account – as the voice amplifying the song’s emotional resonance, though the piece does not provide a direct quotation.
How it came about
“Chloe or Sam or Sophia or Marcus” was released in 2024 as part of the extended edition of Swift’s eleventh studio album. The track was tucked deep in the 31‑song anthology, making its recent visibility unusual. The article links the surge to heightened fan sharing online, suggesting that the song’s lyrical theme of a lingering, unrealised relationship resonates with listeners years after its release.
Key facts
- The song’s U.S. on‑demand streams rose 37 percent from Sept 18‑25, 2026. (rollingstone.com)
- Average daily streams grew from about 48,600 to 60,900 in the same period. (rollingstone.com)
- The track originally peaked at number 36 on the Billboard Hot 100. (rollingstone.com)
Sources
- [1] rollingstone.com — originally reported as “Why Is This Surprising Taylor Swift Deep Cut Trending?”
