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The Unheard Harmony: Phish’s Almost-Taylor Swift Moment at The Garden

Phish’s Trey Anastasio teases fans with a Taylor Swift cover that almost was, revealing a last-minute change at Madison Square Garden.
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Imagine the jam-band excellence of Phish colliding with the pop sensation that is Taylor Swift. That collaboration was closer to reality than fans might think, according to Trey Anastasio.

When music genres collide, the results can be electrifying. For fans eagerly awaiting the Phish/Taylor Swift crossover, the wait was almost over last year when Phish eyed a Taylor Swift hit for their Madison Square Garden setlist. But in true Phish fashion, the unexpected happened.

“We practiced it and had it ready,” Phish’s frontman Trey Anastasio recounts. But in the heat of the moment, poised at the stage’s edge, they pivoted. “Then I was like, Naaaaaah,” he laughs, leaving fans to speculate which of Swift’s catchy choruses they were poised to jam out to.

  • Speculation ran wild amidst the Phish community with guesses ranging from ‘Love Story’ to ‘Shake It Off’.

  • The news sparked a broader discussion on the evolution of Phish’s dynamic setlists and their knack for surprising audiences.

  • Though the crossover did not happen, this teasing revelation has added another legendary what-if to Phish’s storied history.

The eclectic band is known for their improvisational style and has often dabbled in covers that cross-pollinate different genres, thrilling their fans. This time, however, Phish decided to stick to their roots and left us pondering over what could have been an unforgettable performance.

This near-miss crossover has only heightened anticipation for future Phish concerts. Will the band ever revisit the idea? Will a Phish-take on a Swift classic ever grace the ears of their audience? Only time will tell. For now, all we can do is “Shake It Off” and wait for the next surprise that Phish has up their sleeves.
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