Got My Mind Set on You

George Harrison

About Got My Mind Set on You

"Got My Mind Set on You" (also written as "(Got My Mind) Set on You") is a song written and composed by Rudy Clark and originally recorded by James Ray in 1962, under the title "I've Got My Mind Set on You". An edited version of the song was released later in the year as a single on the Dynamic Sound label credited to James Ray with Hutch Davie Orchestra & Chorus. In 1987, George Harrison released a cover version of the song as a single, and released it on his album Cloud Nine, which he had recorded on his own Dark Horse Records label. more »

Year:: 1992
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George Harrison

George HarrisonMBE (25 February 1943 – 29 November 2001) was an English musician, singer and songwriter who achieved international fame as the lead guitarist of the Beatles. Often referred to as the "quiet Beatle", Harrison over time became an admirer of Indian culture and mysticism, introducing it to the other Beatles, as well as to their Western audience. Following the band's break-up, enjoyed a successful solo career, and in 1988 he co-founded the supergroup the Traveling Wilburys, with Tom Petty, Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne and Roy Orbison. Rolling Stone magazine ranked Harrison number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time". more »

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13 facts about this song

Musician background Known as the "quiet Beatle" during his time with the legendary band, George Harrison was the artist who recorded and released "Got My Mind Set on You."
Song origin Even though it was popularized by George Harrison, "Got My Mind Set on You" was originally written and sung by James Ray in 1962.
Single debut "Got My Mind Set on You" was released as a single from George Harrison's album "Cloud Nine" in 1987.
Success The song was a massive global hit, reaching number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and holding that position for one week. It was the third number-one hit for Harrison in the U.S.
Last Rank This was the last of George Harrison’s three number one singles in the United States and his last top 40 hit in the United Kingdom.
Chart history "Got My Mind Set on You" also topped charts in Australia and Canada.
Record label The record label behind this massive hit was Dark Horse Records, founded by George Harrison himself.
Co-artist The song features Elton John on the piano.
Music Videos Two different music videos were released for the song. One featured Harrison singing the song while seated in a study, while the other had Harrison performing in a surreal arcade.
Covers Many cover versions of "Got My Mind Set on You" have been performed and recorded by various artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic and Shakin' Stevens.
Movie feature The song was featured in the 2010 movie 'Due Date'.
Awards In 1989, "Got My Mind Set on You" was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video.
Album's success Following the success of this single, the "Cloud Nine" album went on to be certified gold in the UK and platinum in the US.

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