(version Ii) - George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You

While "Version I" of the music video features a narrative about a young man in an arcade, is the iconic "dancing furniture" video that became a staple of MTV heavy rotation.

: As Harrison sits calmly with a blonde Fender Telecaster, the room around him erupts into a choreographed dance. Notable "performers" include: George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version II)

George Harrison's is more than just a 1980s comeback hit; it is a meticulously crafted piece of pop-rock that blended Harrison’s personal history with the quirky, high-energy visual culture of early MTV. Released in October 1987 as the lead single from his album Cloud Nine , it became Harrison's third and final #1 solo hit in the U.S.. The Evolution of Version II While "Version I" of the music video features

: Co-produced by Jeff Lynne (of Electric Light Orchestra), the track features a polished, drum-heavy production style that revitalized Harrison's sound for a new generation. Released in October 1987 as the lead single

: Upon reaching #1, Harrison broke a tie with John Lennon and Ringo Starr for the most solo U.S. #1 hits by an ex-Beatle at that time. Philosophical Undercurrents George Harrison's 80s Hit: Got My Mind Set On You

The song itself is a cover of a 1962 R&B track by . Harrison first heard it in 1963 while visiting his sister in Illinois, months before the Beatles' first U.S. appearance.