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Taylor Swift Interpolates George Michael's Hit in New Album
10/1/2025
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- Taylor Swift's "Father Figure" interpolates George Michael's 1988 hit for The Life of a Showgirl, releasing October 3.
- George Michael's original topped the Billboard Hot 100 in 1988, from Faith.
- Kenny Goss says Michael would have approved the homage amid TikTok attention.
- Sabrina Carpenter is the sole featured artist on the title track; Swift previously covered Wham!'s "Last Christmas" in 2007.
