62???? Dang that was advanced for a silly little love song at that time. Those chords, that rhythm... in a pop song? Didn't chart, but you got to give them props for such a daring move.
I've always loved this song. It's very nostalgic for me from the early 60's...just has that atmosphere about it. It hit me like the Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown. Great harmonies, chord structure and melody. Thanks Mike, you are great for nailing these classic tunes.
Cathy’s Clown is actually the only pre-Beatles song that hit me in the way the Beatles (repeatedly) would later on. Written by Don Everly (Phil would relinquish his rights), this absolutely massive worldwide hit with its unusual song structure and haunting melody, featured a stunning two-part harmony that the Beatles would later use on “Please, Please Me”, where McCartney held a high E while Lennon’s melody descended below it. At that time, John and Paul would jokingly call themselves the Foreverly Brothers. “Cathy’s Clown” is truly a one-of-a-kind and will always have its place in my ‘favorite singles of all time’ list. A list dominated by Lennon & McCartney, who managed to churn out one one-of-a-kind after the other. Pure sorcery…
This extremely early Beatles song, among their first few recordings, showcases many of their talents (especially their harmonies) that would shine bright in the future. One of my favorites of their early catalog. I learned this on guitar long ago.
I remember hearing “Ask Me Why” at a party in my Art Class in 6th grade and falling in love with it. When I started guitar lessons, I got a book of Beatle songs, and this was in it. I started learning it immediately. Thanks for the memory!
As usual, amazing analysis & performance of yet another incredible Beatles song by Mike P! Thanks so much for keeping their music alive & well Mike! 👍👍🎸🎸🎤🎤🥁🥁👏👏
This very early song has a LOT of sophistication and song craft in its progressions and melody. They had devotedly grow up with the music of pre-Rock tin pan alley etc…HARRISONS final chord puts the icing on the cake! Thanks…also of note is that on a lot of the early tunes they did NOT mic the acoustics they were played through their amps and those were mic’ed in effect they were recorded as electric guitars…this really changes the sound the biggest example is probably I FEEL FINE we’re Lennon’s acoustic in a amp caused that amazing intro feedback!
I had completely forgotten this beautiful song. Thanks for doing this, really made my day. Just goes to show how good they were even right at the beginning.😊
I used to listen to Lp all the time when I was 5/6 years old onwards. This was one of my favorites. I mean you really can’t have a favorite when you’re speaking of Beatles Songs . Well Mike that was excellent as always!!! ❤🎶🎸
Thanks Mike for keeping these gems alive. Many folks just don't realize how sophisticated even their very early numbers were. I still have all my copies of this album and everyone they ever put out. I'm just upset I didn't have the foresight to just buy extra copies and keep a few sealed!!! Recall the the mono (hifi) copies were only 2.99 and stereos were 3.99. God Bless and thanks again for your effort to spread their joy!!
Thank you Mike for another comprehensive analysis. It is just staggering how John Paul and George could put together such a beautiful and complex song at such a young age, using quite basic chords.
Seminal. I have always played this song in my own way, tho knowing I hadn't nailed it. You've unlocked the mysteries Mike! George's pieces fit so well and are key to the sound differentiation of the band - together with all the other golden bits (ie every vocal, every played note and every beat). They were so disciplined. Thank you!
Great job of transcribing all the parts if this great song. I’m always amazed at how good you are at doing all these Beatles songs. I remember this song vividly when it came out. I was 10 years old and my friends and I used to lip sync this song from a record in my friends garage. We couldn’t play a note on the old guitars we had at that time but we loved to imitate the Beatles. Thanks for bringing these old songs to life again.
Great job. I think many people are shocked by how intricate those “silly little love songs” they wrote really are. George Martin added so much signature orchestration to their songs that he truly was the fifth Beatle in every way. I’ve come to respect Martin’s contributions more and more with each passing decade. He was really the big differentiator that took the Beatles to a whole other level over any other band that didn’t have Martin’s commitment to making their sound far more sophisticated than run-of-the-mill producers that other bands were stuck with. Brilliant nuances made Beatles song so difficult to replicate for garage band guys trying to get that Beatles sound. There are far more layers to their sound than it seems on the surface. Even subtle but powerful things like when John’s voice cracks when he sings “…makes me cry”. That was just brilliant. Great job Mike.
Totally amazing break down Mike!! Totally amazing!! Great early song..and it shows just how early their genius was developing!! You did it again..perfection!!
Now Great once again Mike. To the ordinary person who loves the Beatles music it's just another great song. But when you play an instrument you get a greater appreciation of the talent these guys had at such a young age. Looking fwd to the next one.
Thanks Mike. Fantastic lesson as always and you’ve nailed the soundalike. I agree the guitar playing on this is awesome. Interesting I’d always thought George played his Gretsch Duo Jet on this - listening again it could be either that or the Gibson… Great job and thanks again for this series - it really brings these songs to life
Love that you put a lot of effort on these lessons! Amazing as always! I'm waiting for a "I Want You(She's So Heavy)" lesson. Would really appreciate it
Good lord, does that ever take me back to the gritty early 60s! Very well crafted piece by Lennon. Very Cha-cha-cha night clubbish. Thanks for all your hard work bringing this together Mike.
Thank you again Mike! You are the best, and The Beatle fake books are fake after viewing the majority of the lessons you post. The back stories are so educational as well.
I'd like to have you continue in the early, early Beatles era, Mike, if it comports with your preferences and agenda by putting a curriculum together for the tune Lennon & Mac wrote for Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas called "Bad to Me". There doesn't seem to be one credible rendition of this song on line by any significant guitar channel owner. The best tutorial I've found goes back like 12 years performed by a guy with an acoustic guitar. The tabs available are all over the ball park in terms of the song key, the correct chords, proper voicings, etc. You would be able to add a heck of a lot of clarity on all the above along with right hand/strumming and timing techniques. Bad To Me was a great illustration of John/Paul's composition skills, inventive chord progressions, and a great top 40 hit on the charts at the time.
i had that 45, i remember the mis- spelling. Bought it for Please Please me side! What a moron I was for not holding it ! Again great stuff Mike , love them all!
👏Excellent! Thanks for that, Mike! Some of the early Beatles songs were really on the edge of being soapy/corny, but I LOVED IT! And I still do... Q: can you do "Dear Prudence"? IMHO that is one of John's masterpieces...
So wait, this is the second song they ever wrote face to face? Pretty good song ; now they have a backlog with I call your name, when I'm 64, one after 909 and more that have already been written, or nearly written. This is before love me do. Mind blown
Mike, do you have any idea how much the guitars, bass and drum kit cost back then? And how available selected instruments were? And I've always assumed Paul's 'lack of lefty' instruments was due to lack of availability. Every time I see him with his Martin D-28, I drop my head - "Why oh why didn't Martin fix that BEFORE Paul was playing YESTERDAY on TV?!!" In a world where 'signature models' are everywhere, I shake my head. "We gotta get TV sets into Nazareth PA some year-!!"
62???? Dang that was advanced for a silly little love song at that time. Those chords, that rhythm... in a pop song? Didn't chart, but you got to give them props for such a daring move.
Such a beautiful early Beatles masterpiece. And a great work of Mike Pachelli, as always. Thank you!
Once again, Mike knocks it out of the park! And I wish I still had all the albums I bought back then!
Yes sold all mine after I completed the CD collection - what a mistake!!! Ah well
Such an under rated song Top 5 for Me .
great song and great voicals. great group. ultimately the best.
fantastic song!!! Thanks Mike!!!!
Song usually gets dismissed and passed over in polls, etc. over the decades, but is actually pretty sophisticated for early days of John's composing.
Always an education second to none....🎸
One of my all time favorites. Still.
I've always loved this song. It's very nostalgic for me from the early 60's...just has that atmosphere about it. It hit me like the Everly Brothers' Cathy's Clown. Great harmonies, chord structure and melody.
Thanks Mike, you are great for nailing these classic tunes.
Cathy’s Clown is actually the only pre-Beatles song that hit me in the way the Beatles (repeatedly) would later on. Written by Don Everly (Phil would relinquish his rights), this absolutely massive worldwide hit with its unusual song structure and haunting melody, featured a stunning two-part harmony that the Beatles would later use on “Please, Please Me”, where McCartney held a high E while Lennon’s melody descended below it. At that time, John and Paul would jokingly call themselves the Foreverly Brothers. “Cathy’s Clown” is truly a one-of-a-kind and will always have its place in my ‘favorite singles of all time’ list. A list dominated by Lennon & McCartney, who managed to churn out one one-of-a-kind after the other. Pure sorcery…
This extremely early Beatles song, among their first few recordings, showcases many of their talents (especially their harmonies) that would shine bright in the future. One of my favorites of their early catalog. I learned this on guitar long ago.
I remember hearing “Ask Me Why” at a party in my Art Class in 6th grade and falling in love with it. When I started guitar lessons, I got a book of Beatle songs, and this was in it. I started learning it immediately.
Thanks for the memory!
For an early Beatles I like the complexity of it, with that G# chord and that E aug, both with a C in there (or B# if you prefer).
George’s playing is always so tasteful.
As usual, amazing analysis & performance of yet another incredible Beatles song by Mike P! Thanks so much for keeping their music alive & well Mike! 👍👍🎸🎸🎤🎤🥁🥁👏👏
This very early song has a LOT of sophistication and song craft in its progressions and melody. They had devotedly grow up with the music of pre-Rock tin pan alley etc…HARRISONS final chord puts the icing on the cake! Thanks…also of note is that on a lot of the early tunes they did NOT mic the acoustics they were played through their amps and those were mic’ed in effect they were recorded as electric guitars…this really changes the sound the biggest example is probably I FEEL FINE we’re Lennon’s acoustic in a amp caused that amazing intro feedback!
That was Paul plucking the open A string on his bass, not john. I believe he put on some overdrive
Cool. I'm adding this to my playlist.
I had completely forgotten this beautiful song. Thanks for doing this, really made my day. Just goes to show how good they were even right at the beginning.😊
Great great song❤, very underrated
Been singing this under the shower since it was released on the Please Please Me album in Australia in 1963!!
George is phenomenal!!
Brilliant!
I used to listen to Lp all the time when I was 5/6 years old onwards.
This was one of my favorites. I mean you really can’t have a favorite when you’re speaking of Beatles Songs . Well Mike that was excellent as always!!!
❤🎶🎸
Outstanding performance Mike. Congrats.
Thanks Mike for keeping these gems alive. Many folks just don't realize how sophisticated even their very early numbers were. I still have all my copies of this album and everyone they ever put out. I'm just upset I didn't have the foresight to just buy extra copies and keep a few sealed!!! Recall the the mono (hifi) copies were only 2.99 and stereos were 3.99. God Bless and thanks again for your effort to spread their joy!!
Thank you Mike for another comprehensive analysis. It is just staggering how John Paul and George could put together such a beautiful and complex song at such a young age, using quite basic chords.
Seminal. I have always played this song in my own way, tho knowing I hadn't nailed it. You've unlocked the mysteries Mike! George's pieces fit so well and are key to the sound differentiation of the band - together with all the other golden bits (ie every vocal, every played note and every beat). They were so disciplined. Thank you!
such a beautiful song and so well explained and covered by yourself
Great job of transcribing all the parts if this great song. I’m always amazed at how good you are at doing all these Beatles songs. I remember this song vividly when it came out. I was 10 years old and my friends and I used to lip sync this song from a record in my friends garage. We couldn’t play a note on the old guitars we had at that time but we loved to imitate the Beatles. Thanks for bringing these old songs to life again.
Great job. I think many people are shocked by how intricate those “silly little love songs” they wrote really are. George Martin added so much signature orchestration to their songs that he truly was the fifth Beatle in every way. I’ve come to respect Martin’s contributions more and more with each passing decade. He was really the big differentiator that took the Beatles to a whole other level over any other band that didn’t have Martin’s commitment to making their sound far more sophisticated than run-of-the-mill producers that other bands were stuck with. Brilliant nuances made Beatles song so difficult to replicate for garage band guys trying to get that Beatles sound. There are far more layers to their sound than it seems on the surface. Even subtle but powerful things like when John’s voice cracks when he sings “…makes me cry”. That was just brilliant. Great job Mike.
Totally amazing break down Mike!! Totally amazing!! Great early song..and it shows just how early their genius was developing!! You did it again..perfection!!
One of my favorites of all time
Dude. You're killing me with the perfect harmonies. Excellent as always.
The quintessential Beatles song.
Thanks for this underappreciated Beatle gem. Your musical content is outstanding as usual, and your backstory commentary is always refreshing.
Love it Mike. Don't we just love our Georgie..!!!
Now
Great once again Mike. To the ordinary person who loves the Beatles music it's just another great song. But when you play an instrument you get a greater appreciation of the talent these guys had at such a young age.
Looking fwd to the next one.
Why your wonderful lessons on youtube didn't exist in 1980? Thanks from the bottom of my heart
Thanks Mike. Fantastic lesson as always and you’ve nailed the soundalike. I agree the guitar playing on this is awesome. Interesting I’d always thought George played his Gretsch Duo Jet on this - listening again it could be either that or the Gibson…
Great job and thanks again for this series - it really brings these songs to life
Great video Mike! Great songwriting by John! I've often thought his early work was some of his best.
Excellent as always! I really enjoy hearing the back stories of these songs.
Love that you put a lot of effort on these lessons! Amazing as always! I'm waiting for a "I Want You(She's So Heavy)" lesson. Would really appreciate it
Such a low-key, smooth intro. Very clear and helpful breakdown of the parts. I envy your ability to “hear” the songs. Thanks!
One of my favorite songs off that album.
Great version.As usual.Mike is a phenomenon.And the twins have been very good.All the best😂
You’re a fantastic guitarist and teacher …..but you know what I don’t like about you ……you’re a fantastic singer as well !!!!😀
😢,,This is superb. More really like this than I thought.
Good lord, does that ever take me back to the gritty early 60s!
Very well crafted piece by Lennon. Very Cha-cha-cha night clubbish.
Thanks for all your hard work bringing this together Mike.
One of my early favorites. I like it cause to me, it kind of has a Latin “Cha cha” rhythm.
Love this song ... great job Mike ...thanks!
Thank you again Mike! You are the best, and The Beatle fake books are fake after viewing the majority of the lessons you post. The back stories are so educational as well.
Brilliant job Mike…..spot on with all parts!
Hey Mike, Just wanna thank you for your most excellent instructions. You are simply awesome. I love and enjoy your lessons. 💜🙏👍
Everytime is see this title I can NEVER remember how the song goes
Mike, thanks so much for bringing this Gem, always loved it,
Another brilliant exposé of one of those amazing early Beatles songs Mike. Thanks so much!
I own that Lp version that you held up and the fold out by VJ Lp . Still have them both. 🥁🎶🎸
Some of the chords George play remind me of The Beatles BBC recording of Don't Ever Change, The Crickets' song. Really clever by George.
Nice videoo
Very good work Mike!
So interesting
Excellent Mike. One of my favourite Beatle tunes.
I'd like to have you continue in the early, early Beatles era, Mike, if it comports with your preferences and agenda by putting a curriculum together for the tune Lennon & Mac wrote for Billy J Kramer & The Dakotas called "Bad to Me". There doesn't seem to be one credible rendition of this song on line by any significant guitar channel owner. The best tutorial I've found goes back like 12 years performed by a guy with an acoustic guitar. The tabs available are all over the ball park in terms of the song key, the correct chords, proper voicings, etc. You would be able to add a heck of a lot of clarity on all the above along with right hand/strumming and timing techniques. Bad To Me was a great illustration of John/Paul's composition skills, inventive chord progressions, and a great top 40 hit on the charts at the time.
That’s so awesome you still have the original vinyl. Great lesson again!!
i had that 45, i remember the mis- spelling. Bought it for Please Please me side! What a moron I was for not holding it ! Again great stuff Mike , love them all!
so great ! really
Love the augment!
Lovely stuff, Mike.
I'm just an amateur player, but I'd say the lads were teaching the professors in their freshman year with that song.
That is some slick stuff.
sooo cool!
I always liked this song. Thanks for the breakdown. As always, excellent job!
Thanks for sharing, Mike. How come I didn’t know this one…
I thought it was a misprint - that you’d meant “Tell Me Why” instead
Amazing as always.
THKS, Mike!
Love early Beatles ....... but almost forget this great one
Good video Mike !
John Lennon ~ Nonpareil 🕊
I literally can't get this song outta my head the other day
I love playing this song!
👏Excellent! Thanks for that, Mike! Some of the early Beatles songs were really on the edge of being soapy/corny, but I LOVED IT! And I still do...
Q: can you do "Dear Prudence"? IMHO that is one of John's masterpieces...
Thanks Mike! I love your Beatles songs instructions. 💥🎸🎼
There’s a beautiful melody that groups of today could only imagine composing.
Another great lesson.
Fantastic lesson and a great song thanks again Mike
Great video as always
Nice.
I've always liked this song, thanks Mike
How about Two of Us?
Beattles,,,Def a collectors item.
Hey Mike, any chance of a 'What Goes On' lesson anytime in the future? Love the guitar on that underrated song
👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋👋
So wait, this is the second song they ever wrote face to face? Pretty good song ; now they have a backlog with I call your name, when I'm 64, one after 909 and more that have already been written, or nearly written. This is before love me do. Mind blown
I'd forgotten that Pete Best never wanted to get a mop top haircut.
Me: Trying to go about my day
My Brain: "I love yooOoOoOoOooouuuuu"
Hola.Gran versión de Mike.Como siempre una clase magistral.Gracias por tantas enseñanzas.Y los gemelos espectaculares😂😂.Un saludo
Awesome🎉. Have you done or will do mccartneys Jenny Wren? 🍺
Genial
Mike, do you have any idea how much the guitars, bass and drum kit cost back then? And how available selected instruments were? And I've always assumed Paul's 'lack of lefty' instruments was due to lack of availability. Every time I see him with his Martin D-28, I drop my head - "Why oh why didn't Martin fix that BEFORE Paul was playing YESTERDAY on TV?!!" In a world where 'signature models' are everywhere, I shake my head. "We gotta get TV sets into Nazareth PA some year-!!"
1st
Fabulous early b- side........ I always knew this as a Lennon song, it's got him all over it. Whereas PS I Love You was typically McCartney's
Fantastic lesson, Mike! Recently this entire album has been stuck in my head. Could you do "Misery" next?
Thanks! "Misery" is on my 'to-do' list.
I didn't know this song went all the way back to '62 Mike. It's always been a favorite. I love the 3 part harmony. Thanks for posting it!
Great, informative video Mike, as all of your work is ! Miss you lots brother.