Early life
Leith was raised in Milltown, County Kerry, Ireland. His father travelled as part of his work as an engineer, and their family lived in countries including Libya and Botswana.
As a child he formed a family band, Leaf, with his sister Aine and brothers Paul and Darren. Leaf recorded in New York and then again later under the new name Releaf, which made an appearance in the Irish Top 100.
Since moving to Sydney, he has played in a number of high profile venues across Sydney, as the front man for the band Revelate. His first Australian performance was at The Basement in Sydney's Circular Quay.
He worked as a chemist prior to auditioning for Australian Idol.
Australian Idol
Leith was selected by the judges as one of the final 24 contestants, and was the first person voted into the competition's top twelve as the result of a viewer vote. He was praised by the show's judges for his falsetto technique, which he used regularly in performances.
Despite comments from judges Mark Holden and Kyle Sandilands in relation to Leith's unconventional appearance, and a performance of Kool and the Gang's "Celebration" which drew ridicule from Holden, the judges assessments of Leith's performances were usually positive. His renditions of Roy Orbison's "Crying", Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game", Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" and Puccini's "Nessun Dorma" each earned Leith a "touchdown" from Mark Holden, a gesture which has come to be regarded as Holden's ultimate accolade for an excellent performance. Sandilands also stated that the family of Roy Orbison had contacted the Australian Idol producers requesting a copy of Leith's performance of "Crying".
Leith was the last contestant in the 2006 season to be in the bottom three, until the top five verdict on October 30. On Sunday, November 26, during a live broadcast from the Sydney Opera House, Leith was announced the winner, over runner-up Jessica Mauboy. His debut single, "Night of My Life", was released as a paid digital download from Bigpondmusic soon after the conclusion of the grand final, with an official CD release on November 28. It has been stated that his debut album will be released in early 2007.
Australian Idol Performances
* Sydney Auditions - "The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice
* Theatre Round (Day Three) - "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen
* Top 24: Group 1 - "You Are So Beautiful" by Joe Cocker
* Top 12: Contestant's Choice - "With or Without You" by U2
* Top 11: Rock - "Creep" by Radiohead
* Top 10: No. 1 Hits - "If Tomorrow Never Comes" by Garth Brooks
* Top 9: Contestant's Year of Birth - "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word" by Elton John
* Top 8: Disco - "Celebration" by Kool & the Gang
* Top 7: Contestant's Choice: Acoustic - "Wicked Game" by Chris Isaak
* Up Close And Personal Night - "Sky" (original) by Damien Leith
* Top 6: Rock Swings: "High & Dry" by Radiohead
* Top 5: ARIA Hall of Fame: "Message to My Girl" by Split Enz
* Top 4: Viewer's Choice: "Crying" by Roy Orbison
* Top 4: Viewer's Choice: "Hallelujah" by Leonard Cohen
* Top 3: Judge's Choice: "Nessun Dorma" by Giacomo Puccini
* Top 3: Judge's Choice: "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers
* Top 2: Contestant's Choice: "Never Meant to Fail" by Alex Lloyd
* Top 2: Contestant's Choice: "Waiting On an Angel" by Ben Harper
* Top 2: Grand Final Performance: "Nessun Dorma" by Giacomo Puccini
* Top 2: Winner's Single: "Night of My Life"
Got My Mind Set On You
Damien Leith Lyrics
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I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
But it's gonna take money
A whole lotta spending money
It's gonne take plenty of money
To do it right child
A whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, ummm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it,
To do it right child
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
And this time I know it's for real
The feelings that I feel
I know if I put my mind to it
I know that I really can do it
I got my mind set on you
Set on you
I got my mind set on you
Set on you
But it's gonna take money
A whole lotta spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right child
It's gonna take time
A whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, ummm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it,
To do it right child
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
And this time I know it's for real
The feelings that I feel
I know if I put my mind to it
I know that I really can do it
But it's gonna take money
A whole lotta spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right child
It's gonna take time
A whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, ummm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it,
To do it right
Set on you
Set on you
“Got My Mind Set On You” is a song about commitment and perseverance. The singer of the song is declaring his intention to chase after his goal and work hard to achieve it, no matter the cost. But what is this goal? It is unclear from the lyrics, but the repeated line “I got my mind set on you” suggests that it is a person the singer is pursuing; someone whom he feels strongly about and is determined to win over. The lyrics express the idea that love and relationships require effort and sacrifice, but they are worth it in the end.
The song also emphasizes the importance of timing, patience, and money in pursuing one's goals. The singer acknowledges that achieving his goal will take time and money, but he is willing to put in the effort and wait for the right moment to make his move. The repeated refrain “to do it, to do it, to do it” suggests that the singer is continually reminding himself of his commitment and dedication to his goal.
Overall, “Got My Mind Set On You” is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to pursue their goals with determination and dedication, even in the face of obstacles and challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my mind set on you
I am solely focused on you and my goal is to achieve you.
But it's gonna take money
In order to attain you, I'll have to spend a lot of money.
A whole lotta spending money
I will need a substantial sum of money to reach my goal.
It's gonne take plenty of money
I require a significant amount of money to achieve my target.
To do it right child
I am determined to do everything correctly and achieve you.
It's gonna take time
I will need to invest a considerable amount of time and effort to attain my objective.
A whole lot of precious time
I need to spend a great deal of valuable time to achieve what I desire.
It's gonna take patience and time, ummm
I'll have to be patient and devote significant time to attain you.
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it,
To do it right child
I must accomplish my objective and do everything correctly to attain you.
And this time I know it's for real
The feelings that I feel
I am confident that this is genuine and the emotions I'm experiencing are authentic.
I know if I put my mind to it
I know that I really can do it
I believe in myself and am positive that I can achieve you if I put in the effort.
Set on you
I am focused entirely on you and determined to attain you.
Writer(s): Rudy Clark
Contributed by Kaitlyn I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johnsergei
@@julie-annstephens2878 I won't say without George & Paul + the good drumming & energy of Ringo) there would be no Beatles after Revolver, because there would be no Beatles FULL STOP!
Listen to their Decca tapes or even their June 1962 EMI sessions. Yes, ther's energy, but there sonwriting was very limited @ that stage, the covers (which is what they mostly did) are very so so & the playing not great.
Lennon on his own, no chance.
But if Macca & Geroge left in 1966, the band would be over.
Tht said, I liked Johns image, specially in the later Beatles (but he could be a dick regarding bringing up his children & his opinion on the Beatles music.
George however, interst me the most.
@noone9350
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
@JSLongwell
Have you listened to it 35 times in the last two weeks? And if so... do you still like the song at this point?
@bmilleplays9657
@@JSLongwell true
@Groovy_Oranges
I’m going to put my comment here so I too get a notification of this video ❤️
@eusoumathewsmathewseusou2117
Music Epic!!!!!!! Me song favorite!!!!!
@Flamester43
Here's a 71st listen.
@Robin_Hood054
RIP George !! This was an absolute classic .
@user-vt9sd8bi6m
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@adamdorgant9454
Yes indeed!!!
@FBIhandler
This will be the soundtrack for the official grand theft auto 6 trailer coming out in the next few months