Even Taylor Swift can’t get Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso” out of her head. At her second Eras Tour show in New Orleans, Swift surprised fans by performing a song from someone else’s repertoire. Ignoring fans’ calls for a Reputation (Taylor’s Version) announcement, she delivered an unexpected treat during her acoustic set.
Taylor Swift introduce Sabrina Carpenter
Introducing the song, Swift told the audience, “I’m gonna sing a song that’s not mine, but it’s from somebody I really love.” She added that it had been “stuck in my head,” and it would be a thrill if “65,000 other people” got the song stuck in their heads too. She then began singing the opening verse of Sabrina Carpenter’s “Espresso”, a catchy pop track that Carpenter recently performed on her “Short n’ Sweet” tour and other public appearances. Carpenter, who previously joined Swift as an opener on the Latin American leg of The Eras Tour, has seen her music gain considerable popularity recently, especially with the rise of “Espresso” on the charts.
Before beginning the duet, Swift shared her pride in Carpenter’s success. Then, for an added surprise, she called Carpenter on stage. In a moment that had the crowd cheering wildly, Swift jokingly asked if Carpenter could “get off the roller coaster you’re on, put on some clothes, and come down to the stadium.” With perfect timing, Carpenter responded that she’d be there in “five seconds.” Sure enough, moments later, Carpenter appeared on stage in a white mini negligee, creating an electric moment as the two stars joined forces.
Performance “Espresso” by Taylor Swift
The duo performed a soulful, acoustic version of “Espresso” that emphasized the song’s melodic charm. As Swift strummed the guitar, their voices blended in beautiful harmonies, making for a memorable performance. Fans got an extra treat when they heard Swift mash up “Espresso” with her own 1989 (Taylor’s Version) vault track “Is It Over Now?” and a hint of Carpenter’s “Please Please Please,” creating a unique medley that showcased both singers’ styles and vocal chemistry.
The crowd’s excitement was palpable, with many fans commenting online that Swift’s attempts to shush the audience were “so unserious” given the electric energy. The duet has since gone viral, with many Swifties and Sabrina Carpenter fans alike calling for an official release of the performance on Spotify. Some fans, like @lovelisapizzy, even took to social media to proclaim, “Taylor x Sabrina will live in the history books forever.”
This moment between Swift and Carpenter underscored the close friendship between the two artists and marked an unforgettable highlight of the New Orleans tour stop. Swift’s choice to spotlight a song by Carpenter demonstrated her ongoing support for emerging artists she admires, while also giving the crowd an exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience. For fans lucky enough to witness it, this Taylor-Sabrina duet became an instant classic, adding yet another memorable chapter to the Eras Tour journey.
