Swift's 'Eras Tour' Ends London Leg with Star-Studded Finale
Taylor Swift brought her record-breaking "Eras Tour" to a close in London on Tuesday, treating fans to a star-studded finale featuring special guest appearances from Florence Welch and Jack Antonoff.
The evening saw the live debut of "Florida!!!", a collaboration between Swift and Florence Welch, frontwoman of Florence + the Machine. The song, which appears on Swift's latest chart-topping album "The Tortured Poets Department", received its first live performance during the final night of the European leg of the "Eras Tour".
Fans were also treated to a surprise appearance by Jack Antonoff, a frequent collaborator of Swift's. The multi-talented musician joined Swift onstage for renditions of "Death By a Thousand Cuts" and "Getaway Car". Swift also performed "So Long, London", a poignant farewell, marking its first performance since the "Eras Tour" kicked off in March 2023.
"Florida!!!" is a testament to the ongoing creative partnership between Swift and Welch, who co-wrote the track. Swift has previously spoken about the song's themes of navigating life's complexities, saying in an interview with iHeartRadio, "I think I was coming up with this idea of like, what happens when your life doesnât fit, or your choices youâve made catch up to you."
"The Tortured Poets Department", Swift's eleventh studio album, has enjoyed immense success since its release in April. The album, featuring collaborations with Post Malone alongside contributions from Antonoff and Aaron Dessner, has held the top spot on the Billboard 200 albums chart for the majority of 2023. It reigned supreme for 12 consecutive weeks before being dethroned by Eminem's "The Death of Slim Shady (Coup de Grâce)" in late July.
Swift's "Eras Tour" has been a global phenomenon, captivating audiences with its expansive setlist spanning her entire career. With the European leg now concluded, the tour will return to the United States for another round of dates, commencing on October 18th at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami. The London show marked Swift's eighth performance at Wembley Stadium, a testament to her enduring popularity in the UK.
