The Great Philly Debate: What Surprise Songs Did Taylor Swift Actually Sing?
Ah, Philly. City of brotherly love, cheesesteaks, and apparently, a burning question about Taylor Swift's lyrical choices. Those of you who snagged tickets to the Eras Tour in the City of Brotherly Love might be wondering: did Taylor REALLY sing about the Eagles band or the Eagles team in "Gold Rush?"
Fear not, fellow Swifties! We've got the scoop on the surprise songs that sent the Philly crowd into a frenzy (and finally settled the age-old lyrical debate).
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Night One: Gold Rush and a Special Request
Surprise, Surprise! On the first night of the tour, Taylor graced the stage with not one, but TWO surprise songs. The first one? None other than "Gold Rush" from her 2020 album, "evermore." But here's the kicker: Taylor addressed the elephant in the room (or should we say, the bird in the nest?) – the line about the "Eagles T-shirt hanging from the door." Apparently, there was some confusion (shocking, we know) about whether she was referencing the legendary band or the beloved football team. Taylor, ever the comedian, cleared the air, saying, "I love the Eagles band, but guys, like, come on..."
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Double Duty: For her second surprise, Taylor took a request from special guest Phoebe Bridgers, belting out the emotional ballad "Come Back... Be Here" from the iconic "Red" album.
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Night Two, Three, and Beyond: A Setlist Full of Surprises
Taylor clearly wasn't done treating Philly fans! Over the next two nights, she surprised the crowd with a different set of throwback tunes, including:
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- Night Two: "Forever & Always" (from "Fearless") and "This Love" (from "1989")
- Night Three: "Hey Stephen" (from "Fearless") and the heartwarming "The Best Day" (also from "Fearless")
Surprise! It's a Celebration! These surprise songs were the cherry on top of an already incredible show. Taylor clearly loves giving her fans a little extra something special, and Philly was no exception.
FAQ: How to Survive a Surprise-Filled Taylor Swift Concert
Still reeling from the surprise song frenzy? Here are some quick tips to navigate the emotional roller coaster of a Taylor Swift concert:
- How to prepare for surprise songs? Honestly, there's no way to know for sure what Taylor will throw your way. But studying her entire discography (just in case) is never a bad idea.
- How to react when a surprise song comes on? LOSE YOUR MIND! Sing along at the top of your lungs, dance like nobody's watching (because they probably are, but who cares?), and soak up the magic.
- How to deal with FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) on a surprise song? Don't fret! Social media will be EXPLODING with videos and reactions after the show. You'll get your fill of the surprise goodness eventually.
- How to (politely) request a surprise song? Maybe hold up a sign or tweet at Taylor directly. There's no guarantee, but hey, a Swiftie can dream!
- How to ensure you never miss a surprise song again? Beg, borrow, or steal a ticket to every single show on the tour. Just kidding (kind of). But seriously, following Taylor's social media and fan communities is your best bet for staying in the know.
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