Taylor Swift is about to drop her next big era, and this time she’s paying homage to a legend! Her upcoming album, The Life of a Showgirl, arriving October 3rd, features a track titled “Father Figure” that interpolates George Michael’s 1988 classic of the same name. After weeks of Swifties guessing, Billboard confirmed on September 30th that the late pop king will indeed be credited on the track. Talk about pop history!
Instead of sampling the original, Taylor Swift weaves Michael’s timeless hit into her own lyrics, giving it a new spin for a new generation. Michael’s ex-partner Kenny Goss even said he believed George would have loved it. The interpolation adds another layer of nostalgia to an already highly anticipated album. Sabrina Carpenter will appear as the only feature, teaming up with Taylor on the title track.
“Father Figure” was one of Michael’s biggest hits from his Faith album, topping the US charts two weeks back in 1988. Recently, it’s been rediscovered by Gen Z thanks to TikTok edits and viral audios. With Taylor Swift’s decision to incorporate it into her record, it’s feeling like a full-circle pop moment, and this time it’s two eras of icons coming together to maximize their joint slay.