One ordinary day, British actor Shaun Dooley found himself in the studio, where he had casually stepped in to record a cover of Taylor Swift’s heartfelt ballad “Never Grow Up” for a charity project. He had no idea what was about to happen next. Suddenly, Swift herself walked in, surprising him completely. As he sang his heart out, he couldn’t believe he was hearing Swift’s voice in his headphones.
Swift playfully teased Dooley about his Yorkshire accent and encouraged him to add a touch of American flair to his rendition. Caught completely off guard by the surprise encounter, Dooley could only react with disbelief before being overwhelmed by emotions, his hands instinctively covering his face. Luckily, the BBC was there to capture this unforgettable moment, ensuring that everyone could witness the touching exchange.
Swift and Dooley shared a touching moment in the vocal booth. Swift hugged him and expressed her gratitude for his appreciation to the charity album. The charity album, Got It Covered, was all about supporting Children in Need, a cause that really hits home for Swift.
She opened up about why performing the song live was tough for her, saying it’s like saying goodbye to childhood. Swift, known for her big heart and charitable work, couldn’t help but praise Dooley for his dedication to the cause and how much his cover meant to her.
When they uploaded the video on YouTube, it blew up! Within just a month, it racked up a whopping 733K views, and the comments section was overflowing with love and positivity.
One wrote, “Awesome of Taylor. This is my favorite song of hers, but I listen to Shaun’s version more often as he sounds like and is a regular dad. Makes me tear up every time!”
Another added, “I’m 75 yrs old and really was into other types of music. The more I learned about Taylor Swift, the more I became a fan of hers as an artist and as a human being. I truly believe that Taylor Swift is an exceptional young woman — a gift! She must have been raised by really good parents.”