After the Beatles stopped touring in 1966, George started writing more songs than could be fitted onto the albums so that by the time of the split he had built up a collection of songs, some used on his debut solo album, All Things Must Pass. The album, released in 1970, contains the two-time number one hit, "My Sweet Lord".
Harrison is also credited for creating music benefits, notably the 1971 Concert for Bangladesh. Harrison played beside Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Billy Preston, Ringo Starr, and Leon Russell to a crowd of 40,000 in Madison Square Garden, New York. The show raised over $240,000 benefiting the George Harrison Fund for Bangladesh relief.
Harrison went on to release several successful solo albums, and in the late 1980s collaborated with Bob Dylan, Jeff Lynne, Roy Orbison, and Tom Petty, in a group called Traveling Wilburys. The group released two albums. Later, Harrison reunited with the other two surviving Beatles, after John Lennon's murder in 1980, to produce two final Beatles records, "Free As a Bird" and "Real Love" featuring the voice of Lennon, taken from home demos provided by Lennon's widow, Yoko Ono. The three Beatles also co-wrote a massive autobiography and television special, both titled "The Beatles Anthology."
Before his death, Harrison conceived of a Cirque du Soleil show, "Love," featuring remixes of Beatles music which were overseen by Beatles producer George Martin.
Harrison died on November 29, 2001 after a battle with cancer, leaving behind a wife and son, Olivia and Dhani Harrison. His last album, Brainwashed, was released posthumously and featured the single "Any Road".
A benefit concert in Harrison's memory was played on 29 November 2002 at the Royal Albert Hall. The star-studded event (featuring Eric Clapton and Monty Python, as well as former band mates Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr) was released on the DVD double-album, Concert for George.
Got My Mind Set On You
George Harrison Lyrics
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I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
Got my mind set on you
But it's gonna take money
A whole lot of spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
It's gonna take time
Whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, mm
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 feeling 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
Whole lot of spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right, child
It's gonna take time
Whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, mm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
To do it right
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 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 lot of 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, mm
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
Set on you
Set on you
Set on you
Set on you
Set on you
I set on you
I set my mind on you
I'm gonna set on you
The lyrics of George Harrison's "Got My Mind Set on You" are about a person who has their eyes on someone and is determined to pursue them, but realizes that it is going to take a lot of money and time to win them over. The repetition of the line "I got my mind set on you" emphasizes the singer's persistence and strong desire for the person they are pursuing.
The lines "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, mm, to do it" highlight the idea that the singer is willing to put in the work and effort to win over the person they are interested in, but also shows that they acknowledge the challenges that come with it. The use of the phrase "to do it" repeats the idea that the singer is determined to make this relationship work despite the difficulties they may face.
In the lines "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," the singer emphasizes that their feelings for the person are genuine and they are willing to do what it takes to make it work. The repetition of the phrase "set on you" emphasizes the determination and focus of the singer's mind and actions toward the person they desire.
Overall, "Got My Mind Set on You" is a song that emphasizes the determination and hard work it takes to pursue a relationship, while acknowledging the challenges that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my mind set on you
I have a strong desire and focus on you
But it's gonna take money
Achieving my desire for you requires a significant amount of money
A whole lot of spending money
A substantial amount of money is needed to make this happen
It's gonna take plenty of money
Many financial resources are required to achieve my goal
To do it right, child
To attain my desire for you in the best way possible
It's gonna take time
Making my desire become a reality takes a significant amount of time
Whole lot of precious time
A considerable amount of invaluable time is required for this to happen
It's gonna take patience and time, mm
Waiting and staying committed to my goal are essential requirements
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
Repeated and persistent action is needed for success
And this time I know it's for real
I firmly believe that this time, it will actually happen
The feeling that I feel
My emotions regarding this desire are strong
I know if I put my mind to it
I am confident that if I focus and apply myself, I can accomplish this goal
I got my mind set on you
I remain intensely focused on you and this desire
Set on you
My attention and intention are unwaveringly directed towards you
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Written by: Rudy Clark
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