Imagine racing against time to sing one song with your hero. That is precisely what Teddy Swims did. He and Rob Thomas were both playing separate concerts in Adelaide, Australia, on the same night. They discovered their shows started around 9 PM. Thomas told a story about how Swims was so bummed that they were playing at the same time.
Swims found a way to make the duet happen. He figured out his show would end about fifteen minutes before Thomas’s. He told Thomas he would talk less to the audience and then literally run to the other theater. It was a race for a song. Swims proved how much the moment meant to him by walking onto the stage wearing a Rob Thomas T-shirt.
@robthomas x @teddyswims. A powerhouse duo at Rob Thomas’ Adelaide tour show.
Thomas was surprised that Swims did not pick his biggest song, “Smooth.” Instead, Swims wanted to sing Thomas’s hit “Unwell,” showing he was a huge fan. The pure joy of Swims’ fanboy moment, combined with his strong voice, sent the crowd into a frenzy. One viewer called it the best part of the whole tour.
That spontaneous moment in Adelaide highlights how Teddy Swims likes to surprise his fans. It also shows the deep respect he has for other musicians. Later in the same trip, Swims made a smooth transition to another unannounced show, popping up with Pace Randolph in Sydney.
Teddy Swims Surprise Popup Show with Pace Randolph
At that Sydney pop-up show, Swims and Randolph just started singing together. They did not need a practice session. They sang Swims’ famous hits, like “Lose Control,” and a fun cover of “Tennessee Whiskey.” This easy way of performing shows that Swims loves music more than anything else.
Teddy Swims connects with people because he is honest and wears his heart on his sleeve, literally. His voice is full of soul, whether he is singing his own music or honoring an artist like Rob Thomas. Follow Teddy Swims on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.