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"Got My Mind Set on You" (also written as "(Got My Mind) Set on You") is a song written and composed by #RudyClark and originally recorded by #JamesRay 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 Dynamic Sound Records credited to Ray with #HutchDavie Orchestra & Chorus. The song features a variety of instruments, including a #ChineseLute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SuJuJA5k44Y

Got My Mind Set on You (2009 Remaster)

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Ted Tocks Covers Jan 16

Ted Tocks Covers

I’ve Got My Mind Set On You

Originally posted on January 16, 2021

On this day in 1988 George Harrison was at #1 with this cover of an old James Ray song.

“It's gonna take time
A whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time”

#georgeharrison #jamesray #brandonflowers

https://tedtockscovers.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/ive-got-my-mind-set-on-you-how-a-small-town-record-store-purchase-became-the-final-1-hit-for-georgeharrison-musicislife-tedtockscovers-jamesray-brandonflowers/

I’ve Got My Mind Set on You – How a small town record store purchase became the final #1 hit for #GeorgeHarrison. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #JamesRay #BrandonFlowers

Most readers will recognize this song from George Harrison’s important 1987 ‘Cloud Nine’ release. For the purposes of today’s post that version of ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ will serve as today’s cov…

Ted Tocks Covers

50+ Music Sep 19, 2025

"Got My Mind Set on You" (also written as "(Got My Mind) Set on You") is a song written and composed by #RudyClark and originally recorded by #JamesRay 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 Dynamic Sound Records credited to Ray with #HutchDavie Orchestra & Chorus. The song features a variety of instruments, including a #ChineseLute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_71w4UA2Oxo

George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version II)

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Ted Tocks Covers Jan 16, 2025

Ted Tocks Covers

I’ve Got My Mind Set On You

Originally posted on January 16, 2021

On this day in 1988, George Harrison found himself on top of the charts again with his catchy cover of a James Ray song from 1962.

“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”

#georgeharrison #jamesray #brandonflowers

https://tedtockscovers.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/ive-got-my-mind-set-on-you-how-a-small-town-record-store-purchase-became-the-final-1-hit-for-georgeharrison-musicislife-tedtockscovers-jamesray-brandonflowers/

I’ve Got My Mind Set on You – How a small town record store purchase became the final #1 hit for #GeorgeHarrison. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #JamesRay #BrandonFlowers

Most readers will recognize this song from George Harrison’s important 1987 ‘Cloud Nine’ release. For the purposes of today’s post that version of ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ will serve as today’s cov…

Ted Tocks Covers

50+ Music Nov 8, 2023

"Got My Mind Set on You" (also written as "(Got My Mind) Set on You") is a song written and composed by #RudyClark and originally recorded by #JamesRay 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 Dynamic Sound Records credited to James Ray with #HutchDavie Orchestra & Chorus. In 1987, #GeorgeHarrison released a #coverVersion of the song on his album #CloudNine.
https://youtu.be/SuJuJA5k44Y

Got My Mind Set on You (2009 Remaster)

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Ted Tocks Covers Jan 16, 2023

Ted Tocks Covers

I've Got My Mind Set on You

Originally posted on January 16, 2021

On this day, 35 years ago, #GeorgeHarrison had his last #1 single. This achievement occurred 24 years after he had first enjoyed a #1 with #TheBeatles. The song was originally recorded by #JamesRay in 1962. George bought Ray's record while visiting his sister during his first trip to the United States.

https://tedtockscovers.wordpress.com/2021/01/16/ive-got-my-mind-set-on-you-how-a-small-town-record-store-purchase-became-the-final-1-hit-for-georgeharrison-musicislife-tedtockscovers-jamesray-brandonflowers/

I’ve Got My Mind Set on You – How a small town record store purchase became the final #1 hit for #GeorgeHarrison. #MusicisLife #TedTocksCovers #JamesRay #BrandonFlowers

Most readers will recognize this song from George Harrison’s important 1987 ‘Cloud Nine’ release. For the purposes of today’s post that version of ‘Got My Mind Set on You’ will serve as today’s cov…

Ted Tocks Covers