Taylor Swift Returns to the Stage in Spectacular Fashion:
After five years away from the stage, Taylor Swift has made a triumphant return with her highly anticipated Eras tour. The extravaganza, which spanned three hours and fifteen minutes, was a celebration of her ten-album career, from country ingénue to chart-topping pop star to lockdown-era folk singer.
Tickets for the tour sold out in record time – 2.4 million within 24 hours – and the opening night in Arizona’s State Farm Stadium did not disappoint. Fans were treated to a journey through Swift’s hugely varied back catalogue, split into sections for each of her 10 albums.
The show was a massive production, with 16 dancers, multiple set and costume changes, and a long, illuminated catwalk leading to a second stage. Swift appeared to dive into the stage and swim to the middle of the stadium, before emerging on a rising platform to play her recent single, Lavender Haze.
Look What Made You Do was performed against a giant video wall showing Swift in various personas from her 17-year career, while Blank Space featured dancers riding blue neon bikes, straight out of Tron. The highlight for many was the full 10-minute version of All Too Well, which was performed in a flowing red overcoat as snowflakes fell across the stage.
Early reviews for the concert have been enthusiastic, highlighting the extensive setlist and cinematic production values. Rumours are already circulating that the Speak Now section will be expanded during the tour, with Swift expected to release a re-recorded version of the album as part of her ongoing campaign to regain control of her masters.
It is clear that Taylor Swift has reclaimed her throne as Queen of Pop. Her spectacular show was a reminder of why she is one of the most successful musicians of all time and why her fans have been so eagerly awaiting her return. With rumours of a re-recorded Speak Now album on the horizon, Taylor Swift is set to continue her reign for many years to come.
Taylor Swift Brings Eras Tour to Life
Taylor Swift kicked off her much-anticipated Eras Tour with an unforgettable performance. The tour is a celebration of her years in the music industry and features some of her biggest hits from her various albums.
The setlist opened with songs from her most recent album, Lover, including “Miss Americana & The Heartbreak Prince,” “Cruel Summer,” “The Man,” “You Need To Calm Down,” “Lover,” and “The Archer.”
Taylor Swift diving and swimming below the stage at tonight’s opening of her ‘Eras Tour.’ pic.twitter.com/mi0sT8Tkf8
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The crowd then got to experience some of Swift’s most beloved songs from Fearless, including “Fearless,” “You Belong With Me,” and “Love Story.” The setlist also included some of her latest hits from Evermore, such as “’Tis The Damn Season,” “Willow,” “Marjorie,” “Champagne Problems,” and “Tolerate It.”
Swift then took the audience back to her Reputation era with hits like “… Ready For It?,” “Delicate,” and “Don’t Blame Me.” She also included a special performance of “Look What You Made Me Do” from the same album.
Swift then took the audience on a nostalgic journey back to her Speak Now era with her hit “Enchanted.” She followed this up with a selection of songs from her Red album, including “22,” “We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together,” “I Knew You Were Trouble,” and “All Too Well (10 Minute Version).”
The setlist went on to include tracks from her most recent albums, Folklore and Taylor Swift. From Folklore, Swift performed “Invisible String,” “Betty,” “The Last Great American Dynasty,” “August,” “Illicit Affairs,” “My Tears Ricochet,” and “Cardigan.” From her self-titled album, she sang the timeless hit “Tim McGraw.”
The audience was then treated to a selection of songs from her 1989 album, including “Style,” “Blank Space,” “Shake It Off,” “Wildest Dreams,” and “Bad Blood.” She also included a special “Wild card section” featuring an acoustic song from the album for each show.
The show ended with a selection of songs from her 2020 album, Mirrorball, including “Lavender Haze,” “Anti-Hero,” “Midnight Rain,” “Vigilante S***,” “Bejeweled,” “Mastermind,” and “Karma.”
The Eras Tour is a must-see for any Taylor Swift fan and is sure to keep them singing and dancing along for the rest of the tour.
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