'I think I'm going to be blown away': Swifties can hardy contain their excitement for show this weekend

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Taylor Swift fans gather before the start of Taylor Swift's show at Soldier Field Photo credit Emilly Andrade/WBBM Newsradio

CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Taylor Swift has taken over Soldier Field for the weekend with fans flocking from near and far.

"We drove 12 hours overnight," said one fan.

Some came for yet another performance. "I've been going to her shows since she was opening for Rascal Flatts, so this is gonna be my ninth Taylor Swift show," said another fan.

Others were seeing Swift for the first time. "I mean her just stepping on stage is when I'm excited for," said a man.

All the Swifties that WBBM spoke to conveyed a lot of excitement and a sense of community.

"I think I'm going to be blown away. I hope she sings 'Long Live'. That's my dream surprise song."

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