Taylor Swift - Should've Said No (ACM Awards Performance)

[@Abbzeyxo]

I used to be obsessed with this performance.

[@cathyswiftie1710]

same

[@tmejias25]

I still am

[@vanessaleighton1545]

Same! Same!!!!! I always thought I was the only one :)

[@tasneemashraf3300]

Same

[@davejay6855]

Used to be? The breakaway outfit... the real to fake mic switch... the insane waterfall... how could anyone NOT be obsessed with this performance?

[@Katie-zj5sw]

I still get chills when she does the note change!! It’s so awesome to see how much she’s grown 🥹

[@oriyanbarnes]

Same, it's legit the only way I sing (scream 😂) it

[@junovalenton8527]

The last, "You should've said no, you should've gone home!" slaued the whole performance. 🙌

[@junovalenton8527]

slayed*

[@caropeguero8770]

+Juno Valenton yep i just keep replaying it, lol.

[@arnoldpalmer5967]

And that no no no nooooo right before it was so good

[@RAVR-records]

Everything from the solo onwards is lip synced

[@samabinanti4710]

Just say no.

[@clarissa0128]

This will always be my favorite performance of her.

[@Hxneydxw]

This performance makes me go Yehet :3

[@alikinikolaraki7464]

ME TOO

[@clarissa0128]

Alice Gal. I still laugh at your comment XD

[@t-swizzle7666]

same :D i like the part when she shows her dress she's so pretty.

[@clarissa0128]

t-swizzle True. I wish she could do that again. :)

[@reorio7376]

3:12 That tune should have been in the original song. It's perfect!!

[@aurlene8360]

Yesssss!!! Totally perfect!!

[@Maxwaehrens]

Totally. I love so many of her live songs over the studio versions because she absolutely goes above and beyond in her live singing. Even more so on this one, you can really hear her emotion.

[@aurlene8360]

+Maxwaehrens Yes. The studio version is SOOOO fake compared to this

[@Maxwaehrens]

Yeah just pulled up the studio version, and it's actually pretty bad compared to the 3:12 mark in this video, but I think it's really hard to force that kind of emotion in the studio.

[@aurlene8360]

+Maxwaehrens Yeah, you're right. I guess it is. I have a nice voice and when I grow up I wanna be a singer and I think I'll challenge myself and try to put emotion into the studio versions of my songs. We'll see if I can make it happen. probably not....lol

[@creme1575]

IMAGINE BETTY'S GETTING MAD TO JAMES WITH THIS SONG

[@dcm365]

BEST COMENT EVER

[@jocelynr.1050]

THATS WHAT I WAS THINKING

[@natalianapoli2378]

@@jocelynr.1050 wait what show is it sorry

[@nolan3931]

NOW I CANT GET THIS IDEA OUT OF MY HEAD DUDE

[@acecolorsred6543]

OMFG SO TRUE

[@shairamagno9982]

Okay we all gotta admit this: We miss her curls. Am I right or am I right?!!!

[@kpalma1991]

I miss her curls 😭😭

[@miraclemirk7470]

I'm actually jealous of them, I want her curls

[@peytynschroeder2595]

My sister had a Taylor Swift birthday she really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really really Loves Taylor Swift

[@sarahkoens]

+Peytyn Schroeder really really really really really really really really really

[@lynette3910]

OMG YES

[@ja4645]

her singing improved a lot since then

[@zoepaumelle6658]

Are you a Harmonizer ?

[@ja4645]

Zoë Apmelle yeah i guess you could say so

[@zoepaumelle6658]

cool :)

[@elise8337]

i have to say what u say

[@sharifahkamilia448]

I agree

[@chasityrenne8866]

I’m still fully convinced this performance is what truly put her on the map.

[@maydanava20]

Put her on my map for sure

[@josephhancock5131]

The last chorus of this performance is my favorite. Not because of the water, but because of the passion introduced. In all other versions of this song, all the choruses are similar. In this performance, the last chorus is dramatic. Every time I hear the song now, I imagine the sound of this third chorus in my head.

[@dylanovoid5570]

+Joseph Hancock but you can see a mic switch at 2:36 and then all of a sudden her vocal are so much better? suspicious much?

[@jritz45]

+Dylan O' Void damn I never noticed that good catch man

[@haleemason3701]

Same it's my favorite part

[@chriswalker1029]

Taylor Swift you belong with me live from New York City

[@sarasaeed6349]

+Dylan O' Void there's a mic switch so that she can use a mic that is waterproof

[@JenniferMoore]

The way she changed up the tempo of the song at the end really grabbed me when I first watched this a long time ago. And her reaction to her standing ovation, I knew right then and there that she was going places. People like 'real' people and Taylor is as real as they come.. So happy for her success.

[@RyanRusso]

Who's watching this after her betty performance?

[@balsemmassoudi6688]

Me 😂😂

[@MultiStanOfMadness]

I just noticed the crowd here is dead af except the front row... but this performance is so iconic!!! c'mon 2009 ppl...

[@centralwonderdenuncias3057]

me

[@RyanRusso]

ooh 13 likes!! fitting

[@sassysmores7962]

Meeeee

[@annarose5266]

When I was 7,I loved this video so much that I made my dad record me singing this song with a dress on in the shower.

[@gabimariamora1021]

Anna Rose wierd lol 😹

[@oliviaweber6192]

I can understand that. i don't even have a dress tho. I think Taylor is the bbbeeeeesst. the very best. are u with me anna??

[@jordanshamion4521]

I WAS 7 IN 2009 AND I DID THIS SHIT

[@miaarj333]

ONG SAME BUT FOR ME I WAS LIKE 5

[@emmaphilippus2565]

That's cute 🙂

[@dizzydallian]

Her reaction at the end of this video when they're cheering for her is what really sold this performance for me. So modest. So beautiful. Love you Taylor!

[@kathykopcho378]

She has talked about that reaction. It’s because she saw George Strait giving her a standing ovation.

[@marissahallman9072]

still one of her most iconic performances

[@AshleyLudlow]

This is one of my very favorite performances of hers. I remember watching it live. Unforgettable.

[@serapia1976]

Did you love her then? Cuz I did when 5 years ago. Good years good years. :')

[@babylee3759]

Serapia boi if you don’t get out

[@Anastasja13]

Cherry Cola Ikr I fucking HATE swifties who are like “Oh I loved her since her first album” “I loved her since I was 3 years old”... I just want them to shut up and realize that they aren’t better fans because of this. But seriously tho I see a lot of people saying that they loved Taylor since they were 2 or 3 and that is literally impossible since your memory is really bad when you’re little and you probably didn’t even know who Taylor was. Sorry for the rant I’m just happy that someone doesn’t like that either

[@ikeerc7]

Her voice has really improved through the years. Id like to listen to her sing some of her songs from her first albumsoon

[@tsfan44]

Her first album is my favorite. Love her others though.

[@ingamerry]

tsfan44 me too

[@chansinki493]

her voice was a bit stiff & shivery here...stage fright perhaps:)

[@k_dellz]

You’re in luck! (; #TaylorsVersion

[@moomoo4228]

I agree! Her voice changed a lot more after Lover. It’s also the music industry, a lot of prettier, not “belting” music now.

[@imakeepitreal2214]

Taylor Swift has really come a long way!!!

[@TakeeAlif]

I know right!

[@rossnahinu6240]

Taylor wow :)

[@karenacmusic]

DONT TOUCH ME I TEARED UP WHEN THE RAIN POURED DOWN. now she's finally clean :')

[@brigidconway8825]

NO STAHP. THE FEELS

[@SwiftieCat-sm9pr]

Omg!!

[@juviquitous]

Karen Chou OMG I see what you did there... XD

[@JenniferJiang2013]

Karen Chou You did NOT go there

[@kshaw1946]

How dare you

[@man1_luv]

AWW SHE LOOKS SO HAPPY AT THE END!!

[@doublerainbowtesseract7569]

ause she didn’t know that George Strait would be in the front row!! :)

[@matthewhoffman6868]

She explained later that was because she saw George Strait in the first row standing and clapping (there's a close-up of this near the end of the video)

[@doublerainbowtesseract7569]

yep =)

[@celestiarara]

for me this is one of best taylor performance so far. whos with me?

[@ririvi]

yeah.

[@NancyLawson2020]

+Rochelle Lumbes i'm ALL IN!!

[@celestiarara]

ok all in lol

[@musicforlife9913]

Yea

[@NRUYFNG]

I think this one, and Blank Space at the AMA'S

[@azerte30]

I really think this was and is one of her best performances ever she's so pure and natural, you don't see it often anymore her songs are amazing, no other artist writes lyrics like this she's my absolute idol she's true to the world, to her fans and most of all to herself

[@teacherxtraveler]

I miss her old country curls

[@hilladirectioner]

Same here.

[@threaderiebym]

Same

[@agirl2903]

Sarah Tran same here. but she's still beautiful

[@MaryamZahidAnObsessiveArrowFan]

her hair were goals back then

[@channelLuba]

Still is.

[@channelLuba]

Samantha Martin Yeah, i guess i know what you mean...

[@Sassy_Princess]

Still is. She will always be the IT girl

[@doubleyouexwhyamzed]

No one says the "IT girl" forever. Just ask Madonna or Britney Spears.

[@johngrabowski6730]

***** Im pretty sure those two women don't need your opinion. those two know they're the shit. #itsbritneybitch

[@magicmimiag]

Still watching this in 2014... Still love her to the moon and back.

[@amandacarey9245]

Well who doesn't ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ Taylor Swift

[@tiffanyngan6022]

100% agree:)

[@StephEWaterstram]

She's the Queen of ALL "Stee-Vens" with a "PH" Oh! is it obvious?

[@fugothai]

and now, 2015

[@JP2837]

and now, 2016.

[@breannaneal4999]

I remember being nine years old watching this video on my TV. Just imagine being nine and watching this okay. Back then, turning a gloomy looking outfit into a beautiful dress was just amazing. I remember sitting there with my jaw dropped all the way to ground in amazement and my eyes so wide like watermelons. This has been and will be one of my favorite performances of hers forever. Not many artists can pull something like this off.

[@Katie-mw7pd]

I wish she would sing old songs like these live more often. Her vocal range has really improved since Fearless and the self titled album, and I'd love to hear her do these songs without missing any of the notes.

[@AuntieHeatherH]

getting your wish these days!

[@MegaBiteXx1]

She was 20 at that time, now she's almost 26 Idk, I just felt like bringing that up

[@oopsimstarstruck458]

I thought she was like 19 here...

[@KausalyaKisawesome]

Pinkdaisy321 yeah bc she would turn 20 in december 2009 but this was july 2009

[@leenaalh6401]

Lmfaoooo she was 18

[@leenaalh6401]

This was performed in 2008 and uploaded in 2009 she was 18 then

[@h00kd25]

+Leena Alh Yup you're right

[@Bunderwood86]

When I see her today I always come back to this performance cause I feel like this was that performance that showed what type of performer she was going to be today.

[@natalien3831]

Honestly I love Taylor, but who was confused on what she was wearing in the beginning!😂

[@lucyheartfilia8600]

i do but i dont care. she still slayed it just with some jeans and hoodies! 😂😁

[@brookeware7992]

Me too. She's the best xxxxxxx

[@morganraeanne1884]

Same I saw the dress coming

[@Amira-nk8zc]

who is watching this in 2016

[@mikem6131]

natalie n It's a heart thing probably her boyfriends dressed that way

[@SELINisFEARLESS]

THIS WAS THE FIRST LIVE PERFORMANCE I HAD SEEN OF HER IN 2009 AND NOW I WATCH HER AT THE GRAMMYS AND ALL ITS SO WEIRD ! STILL LOVE HER HAHA

[@cherilynbassett1489]

I started likening her in 2007, my friends told me about her and she has come so far. Now she's like the #1 singer in the world. Everyone knows who she is. If you don't than you live under a rock, everyone has jammed to a Taylor swift song, weather it's in the car or in your room, at Walmart, or even in the shower. It's crazy how big she's gotten!

[@vanessaleighton1545]

This was my first live performance of her too. I was obsessed with it! I still love it and I'm so proud of her.

[@dissadistfied]

The bridge is my favorite part wish it were like that in the studio version as well sigh

[@crownedone200]

I AGREE 100% I love that part

[@dissadistfied]

crownedone200 same!

[@nathanielrmariano2]

Same together with overflowing tears

[@jessflorea8579]

Her voice has matured so much since then whoaaaaaa

[@momoxinhdep]

Still watching this in 2015... Still love her

[@what.whatisthatyousay2929]

This was the first live performance of hers I fell in love with. She’s always loved a theatrical moment!

[@gloryali9367]

She looks like "A" in that hoodie

[@mirandabrooks6561]

Glory Ali thinking the same thing 😂😂😂

[@beatricebucolia4619]

Glory Ali ohohoohhoohohoh

[@侯亚伟]

Glory Ali 好眼力 朋友

[@kimberly11091]

Huh?

[@Anastasja13]

kimmy cuthbert Its a reference to the show pretty little liars. There is a “stalker/murderer” who calls themselves “A”

[@michellestephanied]

Little they know she'd become one of the biggest artists in the industry❤️

[@trinity1728]

Iconic Taylor Swift performance.. it's 2016 and i'm still watching this

[@shellyharrison5012]

She’s come a very long way she works harder than any entertainer and her success is WELL deserved!!.

[@jadelyngrace]

I used to watch this everyday when I was 8 omg. Her guitar throw and outfit change is still iconic to me 😆

[@rebeccaperkins5315]

I remember watching Taylor perform this on the ACMs. Of course she did a phenomenal job but the BEST part was the shocked look on her face at the end. It was like she didn't realize that either she was gonna get that soaked or it was colder than expected! Still love that performance to this day!!

[@farahfaqir3398]

Her excitement is everything. I'm so glad that she is still this humble whenever she performs

[@fiza7418]

Taylor is A. *gasp*

[@alissa3875]

Hahaha, i didn't expect that 😂😜

[@courtneycollins1942]

OMG I was thinking the same thing!

[@sanaarangwala8393]

Fiza Kuzhiyil Hahahaahhahhaha she does match the description! Were u utterly disappointed at who A was?

[@Anniebelle-mr4wx]

+Fiza Kuzhiyil NO SHE'S NOT CECE IS AND I'M STILL MAD ABOUT THAT

[@sarahjohnson4257]

Took me a minute to actually get it then I'm like "oh!" nice!

[@AusllyLove1000]

This was the first Taylor swift performance I saw on tv I've been a a fan ever since

[@loverglow13]

Auslly Love 1000 performance

[@AusllyLove1000]

Thanks

[@wickedly4]

It's fun watching performances like this and hearing how much she's improved over the years. This is one of the first performances I heard of her and I loved it then and I still love it now.

[@Joseph266]

Nice. Was not expecting that at the end but it did make this performance go from good to great. Way to go Taylor.

[@oriyanbarnes]

3:11 this is it. This is the delivery I need in Taylor's Version of this song, I freaking love this so much The growl? Yes please.

[@mrssavannamarieholsted1253]

I seriously obsessed with this performance and rain drops her hair and her dress is so prefectly she nailed itl,

[@vilsummer9228]

Her face in the ending. I'm crying. Long Live the look on your face!

[@karenacmusic]

i just keep replaying 3:10 ITS SO GOOD LIKE WHAT EVEN.

[@RAVR-records]

Everything from the solo onwards is lip synced

[@marier1542]

it'd be weird to hear her sing this now...without the country accent lol

[@katiehuynh03]

marie R I think she still has a bit of the accent and if she doesn’t pretty sure she could fake it. 😂😂

[@arenpetrosyan4995]

She did that on every single night of reptour :D

[@martymcchicken8157]

Watch rep tour on Netflix

[@pennylane7024]

I saw her on 1989 and Rep and I know she did it on Rep and almost positive 1989 too so good.

[@sherryabercrombie987]

Taylor Swifts performance was perfect before the rain at the end “as I imagine it’s meant to signify” and was absolutely amazing. She’s only become a more polished singer, songwriter and performer over time. The way she can sing both country and pop now is incredible, and that’s why I personally feel the music industry has finally found the GOAT or Greatest Of All Time in music. Sure there are great singers and performers but.. Taylor’s ability to cross genres and have hit songs in whatever genre she’s playing, singing, and performing to is epic.

[@anamargaritasolidum8730]

Watching in 2016 ❤️ I could still remember how I imitate taylor's move while singing when I was in highschool. And now im already working and still loving her 100 percent ☺️❤️ forever proud swiftie here 💜❤️

[@anamargaritasolidum8730]

Btw, Im always inlove with the way she changes her outfit ☺️❤️ love you queen tay tay 😚

[@backseatsurfer5005]

Hey are you doing alright, just curious hows life? How are you doing? What did you do today? Were you exicted for folklore, and do you like it?

[@itsyrgirld]

She HAS to do this rendition again. The chorus after the bridge is amaZIIIING

[@brittanyfoushee4503]

the rain part is so epic....i love this performance

[@Totalswiftie2003]

Fake swifties miss the old Taylor and real swifties know she never left.

[@backseatsurfer5005]

Man but I kinda miss old taylor 7 years later

[@mysteryq6139]

I love this performance

[@cloudnine7077]

Looking at taylor in this performance is omg look at her now so successful❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@esthersimonato18]

I wish the original song had the same vocal arrangement of this performance around 3:11 and 3:17. So much cooler.

[@dalyx-5946]

Hands down, one of the most iconic performances of Tswizzle career. Shook my all time favorite 😍😭

[@aeriestewart23]

why did i cry when i watched this? i need help lol

[@jayleetorres1584]

It is going to be okay. That person wasn't worth your time.

[@lamanhnguyen2609]

***** I do too

[@mbv22311]

this is the best thing Taylor has done

[@nataliesiu4761]

I missed this Taylor swift ~~ love this song so much ~~ love this performance

[@caropeguero8770]

man. she has come SO FAR as a performer since this! and don't hate, i still love this performance.

[@KellxRaiser95]

Probably the most iconic quick change ever.

[@leob.7606]

A queen was being born right before our eyes.

[@DrummerDanVa]

This performance was my first exposure to Taylor. I am not surprised how big she has become based on her various talents and creativity. This video is so cool.

[@backseatsurfer5005]

It really is

[@brendansanatomy]

lmfao her production budget on this kills me, those 2 weird fedora men ripping off her shitty outfit hahahaha she has come a long way

[@THGswiftieforever]

I used to think her outfit apart was the coolest thing ever omg that was so long ago though

[@Orblinkluv]

Jessa yeah!! I use to think it was really cool too. Tbh it still is really cool

[@THGswiftieforever]

Jess Kirtuss Yes it is!

[@Lauren-wc5zp]

this was a couple years ago lol thing were diffrent

[@CherryBomb826]

Brendan Hendry ikr, she's come like such a long way from this to the 2013 BRIT awards, now THAT was a spectacular costume change :)

[@stevenlove9557]

The best thing about this performance is her excitement in her face at the end. She looks like she is saying this actually worked! It was incredible!

[@jessicamerino6723]

And now, at her 28 years, she's perfectly fine and doing better than she ever was 💕 Love you, Tay

[@chrissymariee3]

Still my favorite performance by her of all time. My 8 year old self was so intrigue by this performance, and I still am.

[@baileyarnett]

She has come so far with her voice! She has always been a good singer but now she is amazing!

[@LH-pj4cx]

I really really hope that when she re-records her songs next year, she does the note change from 3:10-3:20

[@nataliat8657]

I feel like country suited her voice more

[@revanius2213]

Yeah her first ones were some of my favorites of the ones she made

[@needmorezen365]

Natalia T - I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one who feels that way.

[@aizel-g2a449]

Damn right! i missed the old taylor :(

[@bekind9187]

Natalia T hear " I need you by Taylor" is it her singing ? Help me verify

[@aldareis1583]

Aize

[@themusicjunkie4life]

I love anytime Taylor performs in the rain! She really comes alive and enjoys the performance when you add rain.

[@brendaloose1718]

This was the Taylor we all fell in love with. My daughter was 3 when this came out and she knew all the Taylor swift songs. It was an awesome time.

[@backseatsurfer5005]

Hows your daughter now? And are you okay

[@brendaloose1718]

@@backseatsurfer5005 my daughter is 15 and I’m doing great. Thanx.

[@feerintoul4661]

It's that big smile at the end of it that really completes this performance

[@hebebeb]

one of my favorite performances Taylor's ever done on an award show :)

[@jhielaemnacen9557]

it's 2019 but I'm still loving it, awesome performance

[@bernadithdevela1351]

2020 and I'm still here watching my fave perf by TayTay. I was in highschool back then now I'm already working yet this video never gets old for meeee. ❣️

[@wolfydaanimedreamer3415]

I love her style and hair

[@JoeMatthews2003]

You know she did good when George Strait gives a standing Ovation.

[@supermariogirlz]

OMG I was listening to this while playing Minecraft, and when Taylor got under the fake rain, it started raining in the game.

[@arismatold_me6753]

cool

[@JadeLouiseChen]

+Supermariogirlz OMG I'm listening to this whilst playing minecraft too!!!

[@cman7816]

so cool!

[@fabreezeeoo]

Taylor is Illuminati confirmed (Place triangle here)

[@Fearlesskait]

+Spanglish ∆

[@bethanellis19]

She is so amazing!

[@a-rex]

Yeah, She is both cool and awesome + She can sing and write songs.

[@jojocrystal1631]

Was scrolling down the comments during the video and when it was almost done I scrolled back and Taylor was covered in water. I was just like, WTF happened?

[@emerlyharrison2400]

Jojo Crystal Same dude

[@ericagovea2262]

hahahaha just did it she was soaked

[@user-sb2fo2dp7u]

Omg same

[@HanhTran-oj5bu]

And now, in 2017 I still watch this. I love Taylor so much & I'm in love with all of her song.

[@butterflywings6451]

If this isn't iconic, what is?!😌❤️

[@VanillaCupcakes13]

Her reaction is perfect :)

[@sofiahilvano7952]

She's absolutely amazing like she was goals. Every goal in the eorld is with her.

[@msplover9524]

Omg u rock girl. I'm such a swifty:-)

[@Daniirey1210]

OH GOD! You are not! It's SWIFTIE!!!!! My god i'm gonna cry !!

[@Megara1989]

Ditto!! :D

[@msplover9524]

Ok

[@ms.vanj20]

Me too solid swiftie :)

[@rowanlikespie1996]

I remember when I first watched this. This performance made me fall in love with her.

[@cmorley2112]

This performance will forever live rent free in my mind!

[@TeenGirlBlue]

Ohhhh no wonder her name has Swift... Swiftly she became a superstar so fast XD -..- obviously how can i not know! BTW GO TAYLOR!!

[@mikem6131]

BlueTeenGirl my love my heart my eyes my everything sounds like this and almost looks like that but sooooooo hotttttt

[@mikem6131]

BlueTeenGirl and a couple years older than that version

[@liviussunshin611]

She is gorgeous:’)

[@trevormiller8131]

This will forever be my favorite T-Swift moment of all time! I love this performance so much!

[@sobhoneelghosh]

Wowwwwwwwwwww best live performance of swift for me

[@angelinajolievoight2169]

around of applause for this girl :-)

[@alyssaadlawan5615]

Her words just sink into my bones. Her songs always make me cry.

[@caseylinker7568]

Did anyone else notice the she put the mic behind her and her dancers gave her a new one. She lip synced the last maybe minute? Because he mic can't go under water 😂 (this is one of my fav performances but I just think it's clever she did that instead of lip syncing the entire time!)

[@cynthiaj4357]

yes, she did lip sync in the water with some prerecorded live bits to make it sound legitimate. she actually starts lip syncing around 2:44 (ive listened to her old album a million times and could immediately tell that they were playing the studio version lol) :p

[@caseylinker7568]

+Cynthia J same! I love it though haha, it made the performance really interesting. I also respect that she prerecorded it instead of just straight up lol syncing from her album!!

[@florayim8678]

wait when does she switch the mic? i didn't notice it

[@caseylinker7568]

+Flora Yim one of her dancers changes it when she puts in behind her back and puts her arm on the guitarist's shoulder! :)

[@caseylinker7568]

+Flora Yim I mean she wraps her arm around the guitarist lol

[@DailyDoseOfMigue]

The fact that she was like 18 here.... I’m so shooook I can’t believe I’ve loved her since then!