, America’s musical sweetheart, is in full tour mode in support of her 2014 album “1989,” and last night at L.A.’s Staples Center (part of a multi-night stint there) her attention-getting guest spots continued.
The first night saw ’90s girl-rock poster child Alanis Morissette take the stage with Swift to deliver an angsty version of the ubiquitous empowerment anthem, “You Oughta Know.” So how do you follow a joint performance with the writer of the platinum-selling “Jagged Little Pill?” You invite a native Angelino to perform a newish jam — one who also happened to have been wronged by your sorta-nemenisis (Kanye West).
Beck took the stage with indie goddess St. Vincent and Taylor Swift for a rendition of Beck’s upbeat single “Dreams.” St. Vincent shredded on her guitar solo, Beck oozed his cool-dad vibes, and T-Swizzle sashayed from side to side in the Staples Center.
That wasn’t it. Grammy winner John Legend hopped on stage to perform his gut-wrenching, tear-jerking single “All of Me.” Taylor swooped in and tag-teamed with one of the best piano guys in music to collaborate on a true slice of Old Hollywood glamour.
Swift ended her brief Los Angeles residency on a high note. What do Tay-Tay fans love as much as the pop icon? NBC’s ever-popular ’90s sitcom “Friends,” of course. Lisa Kudrow reprised her role as Phoebe, the coffee house queen, to perform the cutesy “Smelly Cat.” Too kitschy? T-Swizz brought the house down with Selena Gomez in an electrifying version of “Good For You.” Justin Timberlake was not to be outdone by the venerable Disney Channel starlet, however. JT and Swift joined to create a unique version of the global smash, “Mirrors.”
Denver fans will witness “1989” when the tour hits the Pepsi Center Sept. 5-6. Maybe OneRepublic or the Fray are up to task to join Swift a night one or two?
Getting to play 'Dreams' with and is something I'll remember forever. I can't even express it.
— Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13)
Had the most MAGIC time with the most brilliant and venerable & tonight.
— St. Vincent (@st_vincent)
Taylor Swift & Alanis Morissette – “You Oughta Know” Clip at Staples Center
Taylor Swift, Beck & St Vincent – “Dreams” Clip at Staples Center
Taylor Swift & John Legend – “All of Me” Clip at Staples Center
Taylor Swift & Lisa Kudrow – “Smelly Cat” from “Friends” Clip at Staples Center
Taylor Swift & Selena Gomez – “Good For You” Clip at Staples Center
Taylor Swift & Justin Timberlake – “Mirrors” Clip at Staples Center
Taylor Swift “1989” World Tour Dates:
August 29, 2015 – San Diego, CA – PETCO Park
September 4, 2015 – Salt Lake City, UT – EnergySolutions Arena
September 5, 2015 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
September 6, 2015 – Denver, CO – Pepsi Center
September 9, 2015 – Fargo, ND – Fargodome
September 11, 2015 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
September 12, 2015 – St. Paul, MN – Xcel Energy Center
September 16, 2015 – Indianapolis, IN – Bankers Life Fieldhouse
September 17, 2015 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
September 18, 2015 – Columbus, OH – Nationwide Arena
September 21, 2015 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
September 22, 2015 – Kansas City, MO – Sprint Center
September 25, 2015 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
September 26, 2015 – Nashville, TN – Bridgestone Arena
October 2, 2015 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
October 3, 2015 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
October 8, 2015 – Des Moines, IA – Wells Fargo Arena
October 9, 2015 – Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Center
October 10, 2015 – Omaha, NE – CenturyLink Center
October 13, 2015 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center
October 14, 2015 – St. Louis, MO – Scottrade Center
October 17, 2015 – Dallas, TX – AT&T Stadium
October 20, 2015 – Lexington, KY – Rupp Arena
October 21, 2015 Greensboro, NC – Greensboro Coliseum Complex
October 24, 2015 – Atlanta, GA – Georgia Dome
October 27, 2015 – Miami, FL – American Airlines Arena
October 31, 2015 – Tampa, FL – Raymond James Stadium
