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

: As Harrison sits calmly with a blonde Fender Telecaster, the room around him erupts into a choreographed dance. Notable "performers" include:

: 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

A "playing" the saxophone solo on a tobacco pipe. A mounted stag head and warthog singing along. George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You (Version II)

A , a grandfather clock, and even a bear-skin rug that join the rhythm.

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 : As Harrison sits calmly with a blonde

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.

: 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. George Harrison's is more than just a 1980s

: One of the most famous moments is Harrison (via a dance double) performing a backflip off his chair. Harrison later found this "hysterical," noting that a backflip was the "last thing" he would ever actually do. Musical Context & Production