Taylor Swift Revisits Iconic Outfit from 12-Year-Old National Anthem Performance at a 76ers Game, Reflects on Turbulent Tour Experience.
During her recent appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Taylor Swift held up an old photo of herself as a preteen singing the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game in 2002. The snap showed Swift, then just 12 years old, proudly strutting onto the basketball court wearing a sparkly American flag top, a red headband, and a duster cardigan - outfit that still gives her goosebumps to this day.
The image was a nostalgic trip for Swift, who has now turned 36. Reflecting on the photo, she explained how it reminded her of another iconic outfit from her recent Eras Tour - a Versace bodysuit that gave her an undeniable superpower boost whenever she put it on. "There's this one outfit... where you just know it goes so hard," she mused.
When talking about her past performances, Swift revealed the physical toll she had been under during the Eras Tour, citing chronic pain as a constant companion. However, donning that magical Versace bodysuit transformed everything - making her feel invincible and unstoppable on stage. "Anytime I put it on, I could be... coughing from a horrible virus, or aching. But when I put that on, I was like 'No, this is popping. We're going.'"
As the conversation continued, Swift's focus shifted to promoting her upcoming six-part docuseries and concert film release, "The End of an Era" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show." The first two episodes are set to debut on Disney+ with a separate broadcast on ABC. The accompanying concert film is based on the final show of the Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada.
Colbert asked Swift to narrow down her favorite songs to just five, and she chose "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" as one of them - stating it's still an emotional standout from her discography. While admitting that deciding between favorites was tough, Swift teased that another song on the list is "mirrorball" from 2020's Folklore album.
With a hint of self-deprecation and endearing humor, Swift also mentioned taking some time to finalize the rest of her top five - leaving viewers eagerly anticipating more about this talented singer-songwriter as she embarks on new creative endeavors.
During her recent appearance on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," Taylor Swift held up an old photo of herself as a preteen singing the national anthem at a Philadelphia 76ers game in 2002. The snap showed Swift, then just 12 years old, proudly strutting onto the basketball court wearing a sparkly American flag top, a red headband, and a duster cardigan - outfit that still gives her goosebumps to this day.
The image was a nostalgic trip for Swift, who has now turned 36. Reflecting on the photo, she explained how it reminded her of another iconic outfit from her recent Eras Tour - a Versace bodysuit that gave her an undeniable superpower boost whenever she put it on. "There's this one outfit... where you just know it goes so hard," she mused.
When talking about her past performances, Swift revealed the physical toll she had been under during the Eras Tour, citing chronic pain as a constant companion. However, donning that magical Versace bodysuit transformed everything - making her feel invincible and unstoppable on stage. "Anytime I put it on, I could be... coughing from a horrible virus, or aching. But when I put that on, I was like 'No, this is popping. We're going.'"
As the conversation continued, Swift's focus shifted to promoting her upcoming six-part docuseries and concert film release, "The End of an Era" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show." The first two episodes are set to debut on Disney+ with a separate broadcast on ABC. The accompanying concert film is based on the final show of the Eras Tour in Vancouver, Canada.
Colbert asked Swift to narrow down her favorite songs to just five, and she chose "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" as one of them - stating it's still an emotional standout from her discography. While admitting that deciding between favorites was tough, Swift teased that another song on the list is "mirrorball" from 2020's Folklore album.
With a hint of self-deprecation and endearing humor, Swift also mentioned taking some time to finalize the rest of her top five - leaving viewers eagerly anticipating more about this talented singer-songwriter as she embarks on new creative endeavors.
OMG I'm so late to the conversation but I was watching that video of Taylor Swift's old national anthem performance and it's crazy how far she's come! That outfit still gives me life though 
I can see why she'd want to revisit it, it must've been such a special moment for her. And I love how she talks about finding her "superpower" with that Versace bodysuit - girl power! 
But what's up with the physical toll of the Eras Tour though? Chronic pain is no joke and I'm glad she's speaking out about it 
Anyway, can't wait to check out "The End of an Era" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" - more Taylor Swift content is always a good thing 
But for real tho, it's crazy to think about how much her style has evolved over the years... from that cute 12-year-old preteen look to those iconic Versace bodysuits. 
I'm not surprised she gets goosebumps just thinking about 'em, though - they clearly have a special power 
! On a more serious note, it's amazing how she's opening up about her physical toll from the Eras Tour... we all know how exhausting touring can be 
. Can't wait to check out "The End of an Era" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" - T-Swift never fails to deliver 
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! It's amazing how one outfit can transport us back to a specific time and place 
! I'm loving the new docuseries and concert film release 
- "The End of an Era" and "Taylor Swift | The Eras Tour | The Final Show" sounds so epic 
. I mean, she was literally singing the national anthem like it's nobody's business back in 2002 
. But let's be real, the Eras Tour experience sounds brutal 
! It's so cool she's using those experiences to create new content for her fans, including the six-part docuseries and concert film release. I'm hyped to check it out on Disney+ and ABC - thanks for the heads up, T-Swift is about to slay again 
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She's so relatable when it comes to talking about her past performances and how they've impacted her life. I mean, who hasn't felt invincible in a killer outfit 
. I need to get my hands on one ASAP! And I love how Taylor is being so open about the physical toll touring takes - we should all be listening and taking care of ourselves, you know?
. It's going to be a must-watch for any Swiftie out there! And choosing just five favorite songs is so hard - I need some inspiration from Taylor herself 
. Okay, so what if I told you that getting enough sleep and staying hydrated could be just as magical as a Versace bodysuit for me? 
! I mean, who wouldn't want to rock that iconic national anthem outfit all over again? But what I love most is how she's using her platform to talk about her mental health struggles and the physical toll of touring 
. Bring on the introspection and self-care vibes - I'm here for it 
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i mean, she talks about chronic pain and feeling invincible in that versace bodysuit and i'm just over here thinking about how much i would want to feel like that on stage too 
the fact that she's taking time to finalize her top 5 fave songs tho... i need more of this taylor swift goodness in my life 
I mean, I'm all for celebrating milestone birthdays, but it feels like just yesterday we were swooning over her as a 12-year-old singing the national anthem at a basketball game 
it's crazy how nostalgia can bring back so many memories! i remember when she was just a preteen singing the anthem, who would've thought she'd become a superstar? anyway, i gotta say, her eras tour experience sounds grueling - chronic pain is no joke. but that versace bodysuit is some magical stuff 
. I mean, who doesn't love a good cry-fest? 
chronic pain sux but if that suit could make you feel like a rockstar, it's def worth it 
i feel like that sparkly top is the real MVP 
and those five favorite songs? 
