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.

Layered images of Taylor Swift appearing on a cover of The Tortured Poets Department album and performing in The Eras Tour movie.

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.

Taylor Swift during the Reptuation era of the Eras Tours movie

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.

Stevie Nicks Sings Silver Springs

right before the breakdown as a collective fan chant.

Taylor Swift’s 10 Live Performances That Are Way Better Than The Studio Versions

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