Got My Mind Set on You
George Harrison
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13 facts about this song
Musician backgroundKnown 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."
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Song originEven though it was popularized by George Harrison, "Got My Mind Set on You" was originally written and sung by James Ray in 1962.
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Single debut"Got My Mind Set on You" was released as a single from George Harrison's album "Cloud Nine" in 1987.
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SuccessThe 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.
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Last RankThis 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.
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Chart history"Got My Mind Set on You" also topped charts in Australia and Canada.
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Record labelThe record label behind this massive hit was Dark Horse Records, founded by George Harrison himself.
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Co-artistThe song features Elton John on the piano.
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Music VideosTwo 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.
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CoversMany cover versions of "Got My Mind Set on You" have been performed and recorded by various artists like "Weird Al" Yankovic and Shakin' Stevens.
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Movie featureThe song was featured in the 2010 movie 'Due Date'.
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AwardsIn 1989, "Got My Mind Set on You" was nominated for the MTV Video Music Award for Best Male Video.
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Album's successFollowing 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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