George Harrison: Got My Mind on You.

 Saturday 9: Got My Mind Set On You (1987)

Unfamiliar with this week's tune? Hear it here.

 Dear Readers:  Don't be alarmed.  I'm not mincing words on line anymore since it doesn't much matter what I say on Political matters.  

Little old ladies just get so tired of the buffooneries visited on the people they love.  By that I mean All Americans.  I love my country.  *waves a teeny tiny "Old Glory." *  

1) In this song, George Harrison tells us he's willing to devote his money, patience and time to his girlfriend. Of those three things, which can you most easily spare? 

Patience and time, most likely.  

2) This song had long been a favorite of George's. He first heard it in 1963 when visiting his sister in United States. He couldn't get the tune out of his mind and bought the record by James Ray. Do you have an earworm -- a song that, once you hear it, keeps repeating in your head?  I used to, but not anymore.

 

3) Months later, in February 1964, the Beatles made their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. 73 million viewers saw them, and an astonishing 45.3% of the TV sets in America were tuned in to the show. In addition to the Beatles, Ed Sullivan used his show to introduce Elvis, The Rolling Stones and The Jackson 5. The Ed Sullivan Show ran for 23 years and reruns are now shown in syndication. Have you ever seen it? I've seen a lot of those shows, first at my mother's and then when I was expecting my first baby, and hubby worked the night shift.

4) While most of the best loved and most recognized Beatles songs were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, it was George who penned "Something." Frank Sinatra called that song "the greatest love song of the last 50 years." What's your favorite love song? 

"At Last", when it's sung by Etta Jones..  

5) This praise represented a big change for Frank, who predicted in 1964 that the Beatles would be "of no lasting importance." Tell us about something you have changed your mind about.  I had this ugly FEAR of another revolution which would be a disaster for our country and for the planet. I no longer think it will come to it.  Putin can play Russian Roulette with his own politburo if he wants a fight.  Well, you did ask. yes?  Otherwise I don't worry about anything else.  I want all the little ones to grow up and feel good about it all.  I know, good luck with that, Eh?  I'm nearly 81 and I don't mince my words much anymore.

6) Tom Petty, who went on to have more than 25 hits on the Billboard Hot 100, credits George Harrison as a major influence on his music. Tell us about someone who influenced your professional life.  I'll have to pass on this because since I never had a professional life.  No telling what my generation would have done with life if not for meat heads starting a war in Asia.  And they did a LAND war in Asia no less.  Duh! 

7) In 1987, when George's recording of "I Got My Mind Set on You" was popular, a squirrel unexpectedly made headlines. The furry fellow closed down the Nasdaq Stock Exchange when he chewed through a phone line. Do you often see squirrels where you live?  Yes,  they are everywhere, and I love the cheeky little boogers. 

 

8) Also in 1987, third generation race car driver Marco Andretti was born. Naturally the skills required by a race car driver are unique. For example, while we know he can control a car at upwards of 230 mph at Indy, we have no idea if Marco Andretti is good at parallel parking in front of the local post office. How about you? Do you struggle with parallel parking? Nope.  It's a special talent. lol  I've also eluded car thieves one dark and stormy night with my driving skills.   Good God, I think I need to get a stiff drink or something.  

9) Random question: When you woke up this morning, were you ready to face the day? Or do you wish you could have rolled over and snoozed a little longer? I always want to sleep more because I sleep so little as it is. 

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