(Baby I've Got You) On My Mind
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" On My Mind" (also known simply as "On My Mind") is a song on Powderfinger
's fifth studio album Vulture Street
. It was released as a single in 2003 and reached #9 on the Australian music chart, the band's third highest charting single to date.
" or "The Day You Come
"), Powderfinger decided to release a heavy rock song as their new album, Vulture Street
' s lead single. In accordance with this, the band's publicity was geared towards a more rock oriented slant, with magazine covers and articles indicating that they were "returning to rock," alluding to the rock albums Parables for Wooden Ears
and the highly successful Double Allergic
, however some criticism was that the band's "rock" sound was different from previous releases, indicating that they were trying to be more like AC/DC
than previously. Although the single for the song was released under the title of "On My Mind," the album cover has the song's title printed as "(Baby I've Got You) On My Mind." It is alleged that Bernard Fanning
implicitly wrote the lyrics as a tribute to former radio and television personality John Burgess
.
The album's artwork is of a painted ship entitled "On My Mind". The design style of the cover and case is in the same style as the other singles from Vulture Street
, however all are very different from the album itself, except for the use of highly contrasting colours.
, the song was performed by contestant Tarni Stephans on the Top 12 Australiana theme night. Stephans was eliminated the next night on the verdict show, however she recorded a cover of this song on that seasons cast album.
In 2007, (Baby I've Got You) On My Mind was performed again on the fifth season of Australian Idol
by Natalie Gauci
who eventually won the series. Gauci recorded a cover of the song for her Winner's Journey album.
Ironically, the two Idol contestants to release a recorded cover of this song have been both a contestant who was the first to be eliminated from their season's Top 12 (Stephans) and a winner of the series (Gauci).
Powderfinger
Powderfinger was an Australian rock band that formed in Brisbane in 1989. From 1992 until their breakup the band lineup consisted of vocalist Bernard Fanning, guitarists Darren Middleton and Ian Haug, bassist John Collins, and drummer Jon Coghill....
's fifth studio album Vulture Street
Vulture Street
Vulture Street is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger, released by Universal Music on 29 July 2003. Produced by Nick DiDia, Vulture Street was certified platinum, and spent 47 weeks on the ARIA Charts and peaked at #1...
. It was released as a single in 2003 and reached #9 on the Australian music chart, the band's third highest charting single to date.
Background
After two albums of Powderfinger releasing singles that were either acoustic anthems (such as "My Happiness") or ballads ("The MetreThe Metre/Waiting for the Sun
"The Metre" and "Waiting for the Sun" are two songs released together as a double A-Side single by Powderfinger in support of their fourth studio album Odyssey Number Five. It was released on 27 August 2001 and reached #31 on the Australian music chart. "The Metre" and "Waiting For The Sun" both...
" or "The Day You Come
The Day You Come
"The Day You Come" is a song from Powderfinger's third studio album Internationalist. It was released as a single on 10 August 1998.-History:...
"), Powderfinger decided to release a heavy rock song as their new album, Vulture Street
Vulture Street
Vulture Street is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger, released by Universal Music on 29 July 2003. Produced by Nick DiDia, Vulture Street was certified platinum, and spent 47 weeks on the ARIA Charts and peaked at #1...
Parables for Wooden Ears
Parables for Wooden Ears was the debut studio album released by the Australian band Powderfinger. It was released on 18 July 1994 by Polydor Records, after recording at Melbourne's Metropolis Studios in February 1994....
and the highly successful Double Allergic
Double Allergic
Double Allergic is the second studio album by Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger. Released in Australia on 2 September 1996 Polydor, the album was produced by Tim Whitten and widely considered Powderfinger's mainstream breakthrough....
, however some criticism was that the band's "rock" sound was different from previous releases, indicating that they were trying to be more like AC/DC
AC/DC
AC/DC are an Australian rock band, formed in 1973 by brothers Malcolm and Angus Young. Commonly classified as hard rock, they are considered pioneers of heavy metal, though they themselves have always classified their music as simply "rock and roll"...
than previously. Although the single for the song was released under the title of "On My Mind," the album cover has the song's title printed as "(Baby I've Got You) On My Mind." It is alleged that Bernard Fanning
Bernard Fanning
Bernard Joseph Fanning is a musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and frontman of Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger from its formation in 1989 to its dissolution in 2010....
implicitly wrote the lyrics as a tribute to former radio and television personality John Burgess
John Burgess (TV host)
John Burgess is an Australian television and radio personality, best known for his hosting duties on Wheel of Fortune.-Television:Burgess was host of Wheel of Fortune on the Seven Network, from 1984 to 1996...
.
The album's artwork is of a painted ship entitled "On My Mind". The design style of the cover and case is in the same style as the other singles from Vulture Street
Vulture Street
Vulture Street is the fifth studio album by Australian alternative rock band Powderfinger, released by Universal Music on 29 July 2003. Produced by Nick DiDia, Vulture Street was certified platinum, and spent 47 weeks on the ARIA Charts and peaked at #1...
, however all are very different from the album itself, except for the use of highly contrasting colours.
Music video
The music video for "On My Mind" was directed by Scott Walton. The video, like the group's previous single "Like a Dog", was filmed in black and white.Track listing
CD version
- "On My Mind" - 3:23
- "Sweetness" ("Bandroom" demo version) - 2:25
- "On My Mind" ("Bandroom" demo version) - 3:50
- "This Song Has Gone to Hell" (Studio outtake) - 3:34
7" version
- "On My Mind" - (Album version) - 3:23
- "On My Mind" - (Instrumental) - 3:23
- "On My Mind" - (Acapella) - 3:23
Cover Versions
In 2005, on the third season of Australian IdolAustralian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
, the song was performed by contestant Tarni Stephans on the Top 12 Australiana theme night. Stephans was eliminated the next night on the verdict show, however she recorded a cover of this song on that seasons cast album.
In 2007, (Baby I've Got You) On My Mind was performed again on the fifth season of Australian Idol
Australian Idol
Australian Idol is a Logie Award-winning Australian singing competition, which began its first season on July 2003 and ended its run in November 2009. As part of the Idol franchise, Australian Idol originated from the reality program Pop Idol, which was created by British entertainment executive...
by Natalie Gauci
Natalie Gauci
Natalie Gauci is an Australian singer of Italian and Maltese descent. Gauci undertook music tuition at the Victorian College of the Arts, formed her own band that played gigs in Melbourne, while also working as a music teacher...
who eventually won the series. Gauci recorded a cover of the song for her Winner's Journey album.
Ironically, the two Idol contestants to release a recorded cover of this song have been both a contestant who was the first to be eliminated from their season's Top 12 (Stephans) and a winner of the series (Gauci).