Taylor Swift continues to wield her Midas touch across every facet of her career, from record-breaking albums and sold-out tours to her influential presence at cultural events like NFL games. Currently on the European leg of her Eras Tour, Swift has captivated audiences in the U.K. with a setlist spanning 18 years of music, excluding her debut album. Fans eagerly anticipate her acoustic sets, which vary from show to show and sometimes include nods to her earlier work.
Known for revitalizing songs from other artists, Swift surprised fans during her Liverpool show by performing Calvin Harris and Rihanna‘s 2016 hit, “This Is What You Came For.” Her rendition, cleverly mashed up with “Gold Rush” from her “Evermore” album, sparked a resurgence for the song on global Spotify charts, re-entering at #183. Originally co-written by Swift under the pseudonym “Nils Sjoberg” during her relationship with Calvin Harris, the song amassed over 1 billion streams worldwide upon its release.
Swift’s decision to perform “This Is What You Came For” at her concert has reignited speculation about her possibly recording a solo version for her upcoming releases. Fans speculate eagerly, especially after Swift added previously unreleased tracks like “Better Man” and “Babe” to the vault tracks of her re-recorded “Red (Taylor’s Version)” album.
Throughout her career, Swift has demonstrated her ability to revive and reshape music industry narratives, not only with her own hits but also by lending her transformative touch to songs she has co-written. As she continues to tour and engage with her extensive discography, Swift remains a pivotal figure in contemporary music, consistently surprising and delighting her audience with her creative reinterpretations and timeless contributions.