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When it comes toTaylor Swift’sextensive catalog of music, certain songs are better than others.
In some instances,the studio version just doesn’t do the song justice.
Below is a list of such songs spanning acrossSwift’s career as an incredible live performer.

This changed when Swift first sang it as a surprise song on the Eras Tour.
Unfortunately, I was one of those people who didn’t realize how greatreputationwas until much later.
This live acoustic version allows the lyrics to speak for themselves.

What separates this live version from the rest of the songs on this list is the audience.
“Without any preparation, the audience took on the role of backing vocals.”
When it became clear that she would, Swifties began to predict which songs would make the cut.

right before the breakdown as a collective fan chant.

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