Read our Privacy noticeThe estate of the late pop icon George Michael has issued a statement thanking Taylor Swift for incorporating one of his classic songs into her new album. It includes a song titled “Father Figure” which features an interpolation of Michael’s 1987 hit of the same name. George Michael and Taylor Swift ( Getty )Michael’s “Father Figure” reached number 11 on the UK charts when it was released in December 1987, and topped the charts in the United States the following January. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial. Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 30-day free trial.