Composed specifically for the motion picture adaption of CATS, “Beautiful Ghosts” follows Victoria’s yearning for a future as ethereal and exciting as what Grizabella laments after in “Memory.” Partnering powerful imagery with haunting vocals over orchestral accompaniment, the stripped-back production enhances a sense of nostalgia and lost times as reflected in the lyrics.

Whilst the radio version is performed by Taylor Swift, one of the song’s co-writers and the actress playing Bomblurina in the film adaptation, the version within the film is performed by Francesca Hayward, who plays Victoria.