Taylor Swift in Liverpool: Singer Serves the Most Special Tunes for Fans in Lover-Pool, England

Published 06/14/2024, 8:52 PM EDT

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Taylor Swift's Eras Tour age has been more of the songstress' revival age. The Grammy-winning singer has been unveiling rare gems and unexpected covers that have left audiences in a chokehold. Moreover, fans have delighted in every masterclass produced as Swift's world-famous ‘surprise songs’. From acoustic renditions to EDM mashups, the songstress has been serving up a sonic buffet that has left fans gagging for more. 

Taylor Swift's Liverpool leg turned into a shower of Swift classics from the past.

Despite failed attempts to hide, Taylor Swift gave away away her surprise songs

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Along with some major announcements, Taylor Swift surprised her Liverpool audience on Friday night by performing a rare song from her discography. According to Variety, Swift delivered ‘This Is What You Came For’, the 2016 global hit she co-wrote with Calvin Harris and Rihanna. The song was woven into an acoustic medley that also featured her own songs ‘Gold Rush’ and a piano cover of ‘The Great War’, as well as the vault track ‘You're Losing Me’. 

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Despite the co-authored song not being a regular part of her set list, Friday marked a special moment in Swift's ‘Eras Tour’ show, as ‘This Is What You Came For: The EDM' single was reimagined in an acoustic style, showcasing Swift's versatility as a performer. The surprise song was a treat for the Swifties in attendance, who got to relish a unique and memorable rendition of an age-old fan favorite.

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Although a grand success, the songstress wished to maintain the secrecy of her surprise songs. 

Did you know what pains did Swift take to keep her songs a surprise?

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Former lovers, Taylor Swift and Calvin Harris' attempts to keep their collaboration on 'This Is What You Came For' secret ultimately failed, as fans and the media discovered the truth. Despite using a pseudonym and withholding credit, the news eventually surfaced, revealing the extent of Swift's contribution to the song. While the duo made every effort to contain the news, the public's curiosity and keen detective work uncovered the truth.

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The revelation, however, only added to the song's allure, cementing its place in music history. The collaboration remains one of a kind highlighting the power of music and the curiosity of fans together. Swift and Harris's efforts to keep the news under wraps may have been unsuccessful, but them inadvertently adding this to the song's mystique, made it a fascinating footnote in their respective careers.

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What did you think of the plethora of classic hits Swift unleashed at the fans? Let us know in the comments below. 

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