At her second of three Eras Tour shows in Scotland, Taylor Swift seamlessly blended ‘All of the Girls You Loved Before’ with ‘Crazier’ from the ‘Hannah Montana’ movie starring Miley Cyrus.
During the mashup, Swift told the crowd at Edinburgh’s Murrayfield Stadium, “You get extra points if you know this next song at all because it is really, really old.” Playing the songs acoustically on piano, she added, “Oh my God, you’re so unbelievable,” before the song’s bridge, creating a nostalgic moment for the audience.
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The surprise song segment of the Eras Tour features Swift performing two songs or mashups acoustically each night, and the other mashup for night two in Edinburgh was ‘The Bolter’ from 2024’s ‘The Tortured Poets Department’ and ‘Getaway Car’ from 2017’s ‘Reputation.’
Swift expressed her affection for Scotland by saying, “I happen to love Scottish people, personally,” a sentiment she also shared in 2015 when she had just gone public with her relationship with Scottish producer Calvin Harris.
At the 2015 concert, Swift revealed her Scottish heritage, recalling an email she received from her father, Scott Swift, ahead of the show. This connection to Scotland adds an extra layer of sentiment to her performances there.
Swift’s ability to connect with her audience through personal anecdotes and nostalgic performances is a testament to her enduring appeal and talent as a performer.
-Sushmita Sarkar