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A song which interpolates a George Michael song was welcomed by the singer's estate, who said they were "delighted" when Swift approached them about including it on Father Figure.

From BBC • Oct. 3, 2025

He says that when he dropped the fiery “Dientes” in September, the ‘00s club-inspired Latino urbano track which interpolates Usher’s “Yeah!,” his fans were expecting reggaeton - his “original sound,” as he puts it.

From Washington Times • Dec. 7, 2023

Travitz appreciates that the band covers songs and interpolates snippets of others into its tunes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 6, 2023

And any record nerd has to smile at “Everything He Needs,” which interpolates the chorus of one of Harry Nilsson’s tunes for Olive Oyl from Robert Altman’s 1980 “Popeye” movie.

From Los Angeles Times • May 16, 2019

“Thar’s a good grist o’ truth in that,” interpolates Buck.

From The Fatal Cord And The Falcon Rover by Reid, Mayne