Unveiling the Missing Gem: Taylor Swift's Most Unexpected Song Cut from the Movie

The highly anticipated Disney+ exclusive film, The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version), was expected to include a beloved song that was cut from the original theatrical release. However, it now appears that this song may still be absent from the film. Taylor Swift, amidst her record-breaking world tour, released a filmed version of her 2023 Los Angeles concert dates in theaters on October 13. This movie, Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour, broke box office records and became the highest-grossing concert film of all time. Subsequently, the film moved to VOD and is set to stream exclusively on Disney+.

The trailer for The Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version) confirms that the film will debut on Disney+ on March 14, 2024, just over a month before the release of Swift's new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Initially, it was announced that five songs cut from the theatrical version of Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour would be included in the Disney+ version. The trailer for the streaming release provides more clues about which tracks will be added. Unfortunately, it was also revealed that one of Swift’s beloved collaborations will not be featured in the Disney+ movie's bonus songs.

"No Body, No Crime" Will Still Be Missing From The Eras Tour Movie (Taylor's Version)

Album cover artwork for evermore by Taylor Swift - "No Body, No Crime" Will Still Be Missing From The Eras Tour Movie (Taylor's Version)

The theatrical version of The Eras Tour movie omitted seven songs from the main setlist of her LA shows. These songs were “cardigan,” “no body, no crime,” “Wildest Dreams,” “The Archer,” “'Tis the Damn Season,” “Seven (Interlude),” and “Long Live.” It had already been confirmed that “cardigan” from Swift’s album evermore would be one of the Disney+ Eras Tour movie’s five bonus songs. The Disney+ trailer then revealed that the remaining four tracks would be acoustic versions. Therefore, the bonus songs in the movie will not include the other six tracks cut from her main setlist. Instead, they will feature the missing acoustic sets that were specific to her LA dates.

At the LA dates of The Eras Tour, Taylor Swift performed her song "no body, no crime" with HAIM, who also opened for her. However, this song will not be included in the movie version. The trailer confirmed that "Maroon" from Midnights will be one of the four acoustic songs in the streaming version. This leaves only three slots available for songs that were not in the theatrical film. Unless Swift surprises fans with a performance of a new song on the Disney+ version, the options for the remaining bonus songs are "I Can See You," "Death by a Thousand Cuts," and "You Are in Love."

During each show on The Eras Tour, Swift includes an acoustic set towards the end of the concert. This set features her performing two "surprise songs" on piano and guitar. The surprise songs from the filmed LA dates include "Our Song," "You're on Your Own, Kid," "Maroon," "Death by a Thousand Cuts," "I Can See You," and "You Are in Love."

Why Was Taylor Swift & HAIM's "No Body, No Crime" Cut From The Eras Tour Movie?

Taylor Swift sings during the Folklore era in The Eras Tour concert movie. - Why Was Taylor Swift & HAIM's "No Body, No Crime" Cut From The Eras Tour Movie?

Taylor Swift’s The Eras Tour concerts lasted around 3 hours and 15 minutes. The filmed version, however, had to trim some performances for brevity in theaters. But for streaming and VOD versions, this shouldn't be an issue since viewers can pause and resume, allowing for the full concert experience. The movie did omit some songs from her main setlist, focusing on those that provided the most intimate and unique moments with her fans, especially the acoustic sets where she interacted more with the audience.

While “no body, no crime” is a fan-favorite song, its inclusion in the movie was complicated by the fact that it features HAIM. As Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour aims to create a personal connection between Swift and her fans, it makes sense that she chose not to include another performer. Furthermore, she may have wanted to avoid potential issues by featuring only one of her tour openers, like HAIM, and not the others, even though HAIM joins her for “no body, no crime” during the evermore “era.”

Why "No Body, No Crime" Should Have Been Included in The Eras Tour Movie (Taylor's Version)

She may have wanted to avoid potential problems stemming from only including one of her many tour openers and not the others.

Taylor Swift playing guitar during The Eras Tour - Why The Eras Tour Movie (Taylor's Version) Should Have Included "No Body, No Crime"

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One of Swift’s most beloved songs from her evermore album was "No body, no crime," but it was surprisingly absent from the Disney+ movie. This song was even performed live on tour with the band she recorded it with, HAIM, during select tour dates including Seattle, Santa Clara, and Los Angeles. It replaced “‘Tis the Damn Season” on the setlist during these performances, giving fans a unique opportunity to see Swift and HAIM perform together.

The Eras Tour marked the first time Swift performed “No body, no crime” live on stage, making it a rare and special moment for fans. It is disappointing that this performance was not included in the movie, as it would have allowed fans who missed the tour to experience it. With no plans for future collaborations between Swift and HAIM, the missed opportunity to capture this performance on film is felt even more deeply. While fan-recorded videos exist, the absence of a professionally filmed version with top-notch sound and visuals leaves a void for fans and music enthusiasts.

Editor's P/S:

As a Taylor Swift fan, I was eagerly anticipating the release of The Eras Tour (Taylor's Version) on Disney+, expecting to finally witness the live performance of her beloved collaboration "No Body, No Crime" with HAIM. However, the news that this song will still be missing from the film version left me disappointed and puzzled. It is understandable that the theatrical release had to be trimmed for brevity, but the streaming version should have the flexibility to include all the memorable moments from the tour.

While I appreciate the exclusive acoustic sets that will be added to the Disney+ version, I believe that "No Body, No Crime" deserved a place in the film. It was a significant moment on the tour, marking Swift's first live performance of the song with HAIM. The absence of this performance not only deprives fans who missed the tour but also diminishes the overall representation of the Eras Tour experience. I hope that Taylor Swift or Disney+ will reconsider and include "No Body, No Crime" in the final cut of the film, allowing fans to fully relive the magic of that special collaboration.