Taylor Swift surprises fans with an emotional George Michael tribute on their new LP.
On her upcoming record the Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift has a special honor for British singer George Michael posthumously. On the album she quotes George Michael’s 1987 hit “Father Figure”. Taylor reinterprets the melody and song structure on her twelfth studio album in the classic Swift style.
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One icon honors the other
The song is intended as in a conscious bow to the deceased pop star. Kenny Goss, the long-time partner of the 53-year-old, said in one interview About the sample: “George would have loved that.” Goss emphasized that Michael and Swift had never met personally, but he was convinced that Michael was a fan.
Kenny herself loves the music of the singer, and although he had no idea that she was “Father Figure” for a song, be it a welcome surprise: “I am pleased that she is doing this for George”.
Goss and Michael met in 1988. The two were together for over a decade before they separated in 2009 due to their joint addiction problems. George died years later, at Christmas 2016.
New album with a show character
The Life of a Showgirl will be released on October 3, 2025 and comprises a total of twelve tracks. According to her team, it is a mixture of glittering pop, retro bonds and intimate moments-a musical balancing act between energetic stage songs and personal stories. With the reinterpretation of “Father Figure”, Taylor Swift beats a touching bridge between two pop generations.