George Michael Would’ve Liked Taylor Swift’s Interpolation, His Ex-BF Says

Taylor Swift is tipping her hat to the late, nice George Michael on her upcoming album “The Lifetime of a Showgirl” with a observe referred to as “Father Determine” — and the icon’s former associate says George would’ve completely permitted of it.

Kenny Goss — George’s associate of 13 years — tells TMZ George could be happy with the tribute, which is not a straight pattern, however an interpolation … which means you’ll hear the melody of his ’87 basic woven into Taylor’s observe.

Kenny tells us George by no means met Taylor, however he’s fairly certain the icon would’ve been a fan — and would’ve appreciated somebody of her caliber taking an curiosity in his work.

Kenny’s personally a fan of Taylor’s music, and whereas he had no concept she was interpolating the track, it was a welcome shock — and he’s glad she’s doing this for George, who had a giant hit with “Father Determine.”

Kenny first met George in 1988, and the 2 had been collectively for over a decade earlier than splitting in 2009, reportedly on account of their shared struggles with habit. George handed away years later, on Christmas Day 2016.