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Father Figure
George Michael
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- Album
- Pure... Singer Songwriters
- Released
- 2011
- Genres
- Pop
- Length
- 5:41
- Tempo
- 102 BPM
- Label
- Sony Music Entertainment
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About this song
The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 11 on the UK Singles Chart. The music video stars George Michael as a cab driver in a relationship with a high-fashion model, played by Tania Coleridge. Coleridge later said the pair had to try more than 30 times to get a kiss right during the shoot.
What it's about
The narrator promises to make his lover feel loved and secure, the way a father would care for a child.
Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.
Fun facts
- Sampled in 7 other songs, like “Ultraviolet by Eco Virtual”.
- Covered 8 times, including “Father Figure by Blaqk Audio”.
- Written and produced by George Michael.
- Recorded at Puk Recording Studios - Denmark / Sarm West Studios - London.