In a memorable and unexpected moment during her Eras Tour, Taylor Swift surprised her audience at the Caesars Superdome in New Orleans on Saturday, October 26, by calling her friend and former tour support act, Sabrina Carpenter, live on stage.
The evening, which was the second of Swift's three-night stint in New Orleans, saw the 34-year-old singer take a phone from the audience and dial up Carpenter during the surprise songs portion of the show. Swift asked the crowd to be quiet as she put Carpenter on speakerphone, explaining to her that she was performing and had just sung part of Carpenter's song "Espresso," which the crowd had enthusiastically sung along to.
Swift expressed the crowd's affection for Carpenter, saying, "We all love you so much," and then playfully asked why Carpenter wasn't there with them. The two singers shared a laugh, noting they were both in places where people were "screaming really loud.".
The conversation took a delightful turn when Swift invited Carpenter to join her on stage, asking how long it would take her to get there. Carpenter humorously replied it would take her "like five seconds," which was met with roaring approval from the crowd. True to her word, Carpenter emerged onto the stage in a white dress just moments later.
The surprise turned into a special performance as Swift and Carpenter joined forces for a mashup of Carpenter's songs "Espresso" and "Please, Please, Please," along with Swift's track "Is It Over Now?" The mashup was particularly meaningful given that "Is It Over Now?" includes the lyric "Let's fast forward to three hundred takeout coffees later," which connects nicely to the theme of "Espresso.".
This collaboration was not the first time the two singers had performed together. Carpenter had previously supported Swift as an opening act in several countries, including Mexico, Argentina, Brazil, Japan, Australia, and Singapore. They had also duetted in Sydney earlier in the year, performing a medley of "White Horse" and "Coney Island" after Carpenter's opening act was delayed due to bad weather.
Swift's Eras Tour, which began on March 17, 2023, in Glendale, Arizona, has been a global phenomenon, traveling through North America, South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. As the tour approaches its final legs, fans continue to show their dedication, with one Swiftie even securing a block of 191 hotel rooms to help fellow fans attend the shows affordably.
The New Orleans shows have been particularly festive, with the venue operators and fans alike showing their excitement. The day before the first show, the New Orleans Saints' official Instagram account shared an image of the Caesars Superdome adorned with a massive inflatable friendship bracelet that read "Taylor Swift" in beads, setting the tone for a warm welcome.
This surprise duet between Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter is just another example of the magical moments that have defined the Eras Tour, leaving fans with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation for the camaraderie and talent of these two artists.
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