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Friday, September 15, 2023

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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10 comments:

  1. I am curious as to why you've changed your mind in #5. I still consider it a possibility. Is there something in particular that has caused you to think otherwise?

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    1. Maybe it's wishful thinking, abut maybe it's that we Americans and don't want the nefarious and manipulative world leaders (those who must not be named) to have the same power over us that our leaders seem to think is our right to have over other countries?

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    2. It’s me again. I didn’t express that well.
      So I would like to add that as long as things keep improving along a certain line, I have faith that we will, as a people, pull together and save our democracy. Everyone needs to be on board for this, or it will fail. No matter what your religeon or your party, this is for the American children to be raised in a decent country, and to live long enough to accend to their majority. .

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  2. I am not gifted with the talent of parallel parking.

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    1. I had to drive a pick-up or other trucks and then a vehicle that was 21 feet long, so I learned to parallel park as self defense. Lol

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    1. She sure was. She could belt out songs but also had a very mellow voice- like silken when singing love songs.

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  4. I do think that things are only going to get worse around the world. I also know that I can't dwell on it. I do pray for my kids and grandkids. At Last is a great song!

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    1. At Last is so beautiful, it seemed right to share it.
      About the World. I know this feeling, too. It is a good thing to pray for... the safety and welfare of the little children of the world.

      Already, with the facts of the "Coop" in Peru coming to the fore because of the Freedom of Information Act, and the fact that, in Pakistan, the U.S. is implicated in the "removal" of the popularly elected president by the army there. What a bunch of clandestine liars seem to run the countries, even the putative "democracies". I'm old enough to have seen so much that it has made me sick.

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  5. When I hear "At Last," I think of Barack and Michelle dancing to Beyonce's rendition at the Inaugural Ball. What a treasured memory! Our Senator in the White House! YAY! (No offense to Ms. James.)

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