Clara Bow (song)

"Clara Bow" is a song by the American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her eleventh studio album, The Tortured Poets Department (2024). Produced by Swift and Aaron Dessner, "Clara Bow" is a pop rock and chamber pop song instrumented with guitars, a deep bass, and minimalist orchestral strings. Titled after the 1920s actress Clara Bow, the song references Bow, the singer-songwriter Stevie Nicks, and Swift herself to serve as a commentary on how women are treated in the entertainment industry, the pertaining gender and power dynamics, and Swift's own fame and legacy.

Critics generally applauded "Clara Bow" for its vulnerable lyricism that depicts the pressures of fame and beauty on women; Bow's biographer David Stenn and family also received the song with appreciation. NPR picked it as one of the best songs of 2024. The track peaked at number 22 of the Billboard Global 200 chart and reached the top 25 in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, and the United States, and it has received a gold certification in Australia. Swift performed "Clara Bow" live twice on the Eras Tour in 2024.