"Taylor Swift is taking it back to the big '80s. As confirmed by, the pop star has interpolated George Michael's 1987 hit single, "Father Figure," on a song of the same name that appears on her upcoming new album, The Life of a Showgirl. The George Michael original shot to No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988. It was the fourth single from Michael's blockbuster debut solo album, Faith."
"The news of Swift's interpolation of Michael's song comes after weeks of speculation, and with her The Life of a Showgirl album set for release this Friday, October 3rd. Michael's longtime partner, Kenny Goss, told that the pop legend would have fully approved of his music being recalled in such a way. Thanks to a resurgence on TikTok, Michael's "Father Figure" will be a relevant and welcome presence on Swift's new song."
Taylor Swift interpolated George Michael's 1987 single "Father Figure" on a song of the same name for her upcoming album The Life of a Showgirl. The George Michael original reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988 as the fourth single from his debut solo album Faith. Confirmation of the interpolation arrived ahead of the album's October 3 release. Michael's longtime partner Kenny Goss said Michael would have approved of the music being recalled. A TikTok resurgence increased the song's relevance. The album will be accompanied by a film, Official Release Party of a Showgirl, debuting in theaters on October 3.
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