George Michael’s team supports Taylor Swift’s ‘Life of a Showgirl’ documentary featuring ‘Father Figure’

her fourth track on the album ‘Father Figure’.

Earlier this week, sharp-eyed fans noticed that the song credits the legendary George Michael, whose own song with the same title gained renewed popularity after being featured in Nicole Kidman’s film ‘Baby Girl’ in 2024.

This morning, George Michael Entertainment expressed their gratitude to Taylor for including George in this “special moment.” They shared a statement on Instagram expressing their delight when approached by Taylor and her team about incorporating an interpolation of George Michael’s classic song ‘Father Figure’ into a new song of the same title on her upcoming album.

According to George Michael Entertainment, there was no hesitation in agreeing to this collaboration between two remarkable artists, as they believe George would have felt the same way. They wish Taylor every success with ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ and ‘Father Figure.’

TMZ reported that Kenny Goss, Michael’s partner for 13 years, believes that the late singer would have been thrilled to see Taylor Swift put her twist on the track. Goss mentioned that Michael would have “appreciated someone of her caliber taking an interest in his work.”

The use of interpolation in Taylor’s track goes beyond just sampling a section of the original song; it involves incorporating the melody of George’s iconic hit, offering a fresh take on the classic tune.

Back in 1987, George Michael wrote and produced ‘Father Figure’ for his debut solo album ‘Faith.’ The track’s success was evident as it soared to number one on the Billboard charts just a year later.

Excitement is mounting as fans eagerly await the release of the final track tonight. Those looking to indulge in the entire album can tune in to The Edge Arvos from 5 pm for a seamless, uninterrupted listening experience without skips or shuffling, accompanied by a full debrief along the way.