George Michael's Former Partner Kenny Goss Reflects on Taylor Swift's Tribute to 'Father Figure
George Michael's former partner, Kenny Goss, believes that the late singer would have been thrilled to hear Taylor Swift's reinterpretation of his song "Father Figure." Goss, who dated Michael for 13 years, expressed his confidence that Michael would have appreciated Swift's interest in his work. Swift's upcoming album, "The Life of a Showgirl," features a track titled "Father Figure," which incorporates elements from Michael's 1987 hit of the same name. Rather than sampling the original song directly, Swift has integrated it into her own composition.
In a 2017 interview with The Dallas Morning News, Goss fondly remembered his relationship with Michael, describing him as the love of his life. The couple parted ways in 2011, and Michael passed away from heart failure on Christmas Day in 2016 at the age of 53. Swift, who is set to release her 12th studio album on October 3, shared that she worked on the new music during breaks from her European tour in the summer of 2024. The singer made the announcement on her boyfriend Travis Kelce's podcast, "New Heights."
Overall, Goss believes that Michael would have been pleased to see an artist of Swift's caliber incorporating his music into her own work. The anticipation for Swift's album release continues to grow, with fans eagerly awaiting the new music and the unique blend of influences that Swift brings to her latest project.