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- Taylor Swift Plays ‘Clara Bow’ in Front of Stevie Nicks for Live Debut of ‘Tortured Poets’ Track in Dublin (newsbreak.com)
During Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour stop in Dublin on Sunday, June 30, the night became unforgettable when she reunited with the legendary Fleetwood Mac vocalist Stevie Nicks. Swift, taking center stage, dedicated the acoustic segment of her concert to Nicks, who was among the audience at Aviva Stadium for what was Swift’s third show in Ireland.
On this special evening, Swift chose to perform “Clara Bow” by The Tortured Poets Department live for the very first time, a song that references Nicks in its lyrics. Before delving into this maiden performance, Swift shared with the audience her excitement and reasons for selecting this song, citing Nicks as a significant inspiration and mentor in her career and personal life.
Swift intertwined the lyrics from another one of her songs, “The Lucky One” from the album “Red,” during her acoustic delivery of “Clara Bow.” Following this, Swift transitioned to “You’re on Your Own, Kid” from her 2022 album “Midnights,” a song that holds personal resonance for Nicks, especially in light of her grieving process over the loss of Christine McVie, her close friend, and Fleetwood Mac bandmate who passed away in November 2022. Nicks had previously expressed her deep connection to this song and how it aided her in navigating her sorrow.
Nicks, who was in Dublin for her own tour with a scheduled performance on July 3, was spotted by fans as she moved through the venue, heading towards a VIP tent designated for Swift’s guests. The bond between Swift and Nicks was further highlighted by a poem Nicks wrote, which appeared in the album art for “The Tortured Poets Department,” Swift’s 11th studio release. This poem echoes the intertwined futures and pasts of its subjects, encapsulating themes of love, fear, and the unknown.
Their friendship and mutual respect were publicly acknowledged over a decade ago at the 2010 Grammy Awards, where Swift and Nicks performed a memorable medley that included Fleetwood Mac’s “Rhiannon” and Swift’s “You Belong With Me.”
Fans of both artists were thrilled to witness this special moment and captured video clips of Swift’s dedication performances, sharing them online for all to see.