I started playing guitar on February 10, 1964 after the first Beatles Ed Sullivan performance. I am 72 and have been playing ever since and have always worked on their songs. You have been invaluable in teaching me, and I look forward to every one of your new videos.
Same here, except I am 73. Those who were not listening then can ever understand how impactful this and other Beatle songs were. Lying in bed at night, listening to this and "Day Tripper" on the transistor radio. Impossible to explain how it felt.
Good to hear that from you lads learning these tunes from the record on your guitars I have the luxury now having people like Mike sharing their knowledge although I’ve been learning a guitar for nearly five years I’m doing it through this medium It’s a great pastime Good luck to you both and greetings from east coast of Scotland 🏴
@@gdholmfirth Same here also 73. To me this was such a great period in the musical evolution of the Beatles. The fantastic songs reflect that and also how quintessentially English they (still) were at that point. Thank you, Liverpool, not just for the Beatles, but all the great bands you gave us..
Ditto, I bought by brother's Burns electric guitar off him for £14, I think Dad lent me the money. That was also in 1964. How I regret selling that for a song some years later. I've been playing Beatles songs ever since but regrettably could never justify buying a Rickenbacker or Gretsch. Pity us oldies can't get together for a session. Mind you if we had UA-cam and Mike back then I'd probably be a much better musician than I am now. However I've now got the time to get better.
I got my first guitar in January '65 sort of a belated 14th-year-old birthday present. There were no charts, tabs, or youtube. Some of us were lucky enough to have 16 rpm on our turn-tables.
... look, there they stand together, the 325, the Country Gentleman, the Casino and so on, all prepared to play a role in one of Mikes brilliant vids 😃😃😃
This was perhaps Paul’s most transparent period about his relationship trouble. ‘Another Girl’, ‘I’m looking through you’, ‘You won’t see me’ and ‘We can work it out’ were all results of this. The lyrics being brutally honest about his frustrations as she was focusing on her rising career. “you don’t seem different but you have changed”, “Your lines engaged, I have had enough”. Particularly brutal was the threat “did you not treat me right, love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight” and then the dig at her with his astronomical success “you were above me but not today, the only difference is you’re down there”
Folks make a big deal with modern Taylor Swift's naming-names/pointing-fingers but Paul's were done with a publicity level that Taylor only can aspire to; she's not the only kid on the block, I mean.
The strum patterns are always so fascinating to me because it's a big part of how the personalities crept in and created that utterly unique blend that was the Beatles and no one else. Their personalities as musicians were just as distinct and just as related as their speaking voices.
Hi Mike, great lesson as always! Could you do: "Happiness is a warm gun" as next lesson? I really appreciate your work and dedication for The Beatles, keep up the good work!
Mike, the tone that you achieve with that Gibson acoustic is wonderful; so rich and evenly balanced. And that is coming from a Martin lover 😁. Your technique is sublime.
Mike, thank you so much for your amazing tutorials. I’ve followed many guitar tutors on UA-cam but honestly your content is just the best, and certainly when it comes to Beatles songs. Keep up the great work!
As someone who loves music, but for years tried to learn guitar with no success, I am in awe of your talent and musical acumen. Truly a gift. Best to you, Mike
I saw the Ed Sullivan show when I was 6. Been plating ever since. Your videos are not just extremely accurate but fun. It's hard to not be addicted to the Beatles works. I know I am. I play as many different styles as I can but I keep coming back. Thanks for making my playing more enjoyable.
Yeah, just showed that John got bored easily, him changing the rhythm up constantly. John was rarely satisfied with songs. Great job on dissecting another Beatles tune. Mike, you're the go to Beatles man! Thanks so much for what you are doing. Love John's wonderful feel on this. Hey Mike, why don't you have a Tips option on your channel?
Yet another fantastic lesson of a classic Beatles tune Mike! I always learn something new and your sound-alikes are totally off the charts! Thank you! 👍👍🎸🎸🎤🎤🎧🎧
Mike, you are an international treasure. If I ever meet Larry David the first thing I’ll ask him is how he became friends with you! I will now have to try those guitar rhythms on my solo acoustic version. By far, the worst version most people will ever hear but we can all aspire to improve. 😊
Brilliant….it illustrates how their arrangements were so spare and unique and how George contributed greatly while not even playing guitar . Can you imagine how different and conventional it would have sounded if they used session musicians! Or if a modern producer did it how it would be likely over produced to mush! Great job.
Started on guitar in 1965 with a Gibson electric hollow body ES-120 student guitar. Still have it and it sounds better than ever. Mike, thanks for what you do, you are the sixth Beatle!
Hi Mike, all of your lessons are spot on fantastic! When I want to learn the subtle nuances of a Beatles’ song, I turn to you. With that said, I know you would do an amazing video on “I Call Your Name”, if you were looking for another song to tackle. It’s got everything: Lennon’s vocal at his best, George’s 12 string is a real driving force in the song, a lot of 7th chords, rhythm changes, a great solo, need I say more? For the record, I’m not making a request. I am merely suggesting a song choice that is right in your wheelhouse; especially since, you are an ardent aficionado of the greatest band ever!!!! Thank you for your wonderful recreations of the songs that I appreciate beyond words.
I doubt John could have played it the same way twice, always original. I thought the discord notes gave it a very unique sound. Great to hear the history behind the songs and excellent video as usual. Thanks.
MrOldhoot - Thanks very much for the kudos but with all due respect, why is it SO difficult for folks to be ok with the fact that the lads made mistakes? They were human and working under time restraints. They certainly would NOT have wanted to make these mistakes. It wasn't on purpose. It doesn't create a "very unique sound." It was a mistake! It creates an unpleasant sound that certainly doesn't fit the genre of pop music. And they sing out of tune on many occasion. I'm SURE they would have preferred not to. The reason mistakes were left in (besides deadlines) is probably because nobody thought they would be heard due to the lousy quality of record players in the 60's. It wasn't until the songs were re-released on CD that we could actually hear most of those mistakes anyway...
@@MPfrance Point taken. I'm glad they weren't perfect. I've never tried to be perfect at playing any of their songs, I certainly don't copy John's strumming patterns exactly, just happy to hit the right chord and have fun doing it my humble way.
As always, terrific! On a side note, I had to chuckle when you put in that OUCH! bit - it reminded me at once of Neil Innes' fabulous Rutles parody (or pastiche) of HELP!
Yes, Mike's got an incredible ear for dissecting every little thing and nuance going on. So great he is doing this. A true Beatles fan and an incredible guitarist in his own right.
John was a very competent guitar player but always seemed to add lib and mix his rhythm playing up a bit and never keep to the timings that were implied. Some would say he was a sloppy player, but I love all his work. Would love if if you coud do a series on his solo work. Anything from Plastic Ono band album, Walls and Bridges, Mind Games, Milk and Honey etc. Love youd channel, it's taught me a lot. Thanks
Another excellent job, Mike. And I like that you sang in the hallway. It is great to see that in an effort to set the mood for the song, you acted out Paul--and his guitars--being kicked out into the hallway during the temporary breakup. The symbolism is magnificent. Thanks for all of the wonderful videos.
I really enjoy all the background information you give on all the songs.I don't see anybody else who puts in all this effort. I also enjoy when you use Ringo.Thanks Mike .
Deciphering is one super tool you possess, but Rendition is nothing short of your immense Talent, too, Mike,you do more on your Lessons than anybody else on the Planet, Thanks for this.
Funny- I never noticed the chordal dissonance in while listening to this song way past my bedtime on a two-transistor Zenith AM radio. I did once I got to use my dad's McIntosh stereo many years later. Great job on the research, transcription, and sound-alike!
Brilliant! New subscriber! Came looking for tutorials for this song after it was introduced in our music class tonight and I was completely lost. Love the back story to the song and the quirky play along at the end. Will be starting with something a little more "campfire"-ish and basic until I get the hang of the main progression, but will be sure to come back here to dig into all those nuances. Great stuff.
A great song by a great teacher!... its right what they say that the great songs are simplistic in their form, they don't need to be over complicated. We can all relate to a new romance or a relationship that ended because we've all been there!. Thank you for posting another excellent tutorial Mike, really appreciate the time and effort that you put into recreating these Beatle classics!.- James 🎸🎶
Thanks for the tutorial Mike! I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. Could you do a tutorial of how to play Misery? That would be really helpful. Keep the good work up!
Great channel Mike, I'm always intrigued about the back stories, would love to know where you get your info from it would be a great read. Keep the music comming Mike.
Hi Mike. Love this one. What kind of strings do you use on the Gibson 160E? Sounds great. I know some folks use Pyramid flat wounds. I have an Epiphone version of the 160E.
The tempo of the backing seems slow but somehow the vocal delivery makes it skip along. Perhaps it's those Lennon inflections on the rhythm that makes it such a great folk rock song. There's so many Lennon and McCartney nuances that I've never heard a convincing cover (even Paul playing it live) - but I'll take that back - Mike Pachelli has nailed it!
I started playing guitar on February 10, 1964 after the first Beatles Ed Sullivan performance. I am 72 and have been playing ever since and have always worked on their songs. You have been invaluable in teaching me, and I look forward to every one of your new videos.
Same here, except I am 73. Those who were not listening then can ever understand how impactful this and other Beatle songs were. Lying in bed at night, listening to this and "Day Tripper" on the transistor radio. Impossible to explain how it felt.
Good to hear that from you lads learning these tunes from the record on your guitars I have the luxury now having people like Mike sharing their knowledge although I’ve been learning a guitar for nearly five years I’m doing it through this medium It’s a great pastime Good luck to you both and greetings from east coast of Scotland 🏴
@@gdholmfirth Same here also 73. To me this was such a great period in the musical evolution of the Beatles. The fantastic songs reflect that and also how quintessentially English they (still) were at that point. Thank you, Liverpool, not just for the Beatles, but all the great bands you gave us..
Ditto, I bought by brother's Burns electric guitar off him for £14, I think Dad lent me the money. That was also in 1964. How I regret selling that for a song some years later. I've been playing Beatles songs ever since but regrettably could never justify buying a Rickenbacker or Gretsch.
Pity us oldies can't get together for a session. Mind you if we had UA-cam and Mike back then I'd probably be a much better musician than I am now. However I've now got the time to get better.
I got my first guitar in January '65 sort of a belated 14th-year-old birthday present. There were no charts, tabs, or youtube. Some of us were lucky enough to have 16 rpm on our turn-tables.
This song is a great example of how John and Paul complimented each other so well in their songwriting.
... look, there they stand together, the 325, the Country Gentleman, the Casino and so on, all prepared to play a role in one of Mikes brilliant vids 😃😃😃
This was perhaps Paul’s most transparent period about his relationship trouble. ‘Another Girl’, ‘I’m looking through you’, ‘You won’t see me’ and ‘We can work it out’ were all results of this. The lyrics being brutally honest about his frustrations as she was focusing on her rising career. “you don’t seem different but you have changed”, “Your lines engaged, I have had enough”. Particularly brutal was the threat “did you not treat me right, love has a nasty habit of disappearing overnight” and then the dig at her with his astronomical success “you were above me but not today, the only difference is you’re down there”
Folks make a big deal with modern Taylor Swift's naming-names/pointing-fingers but Paul's were done with a publicity level that Taylor only can aspire to; she's not the only kid on the block, I mean.
giuste osservazioni !!
Indeed!
@@Cbcw76 To her credit, Jane Asher has never "dished" and it looks like she will carry her secrets to the grave. Classy.
Maybe that's why I could never write lyrics, not enough drama in my life.
The strum patterns are always so fascinating to me because it's a big part of how the personalities crept in and created that utterly unique blend that was the Beatles and no one else. Their personalities as musicians were just as distinct and just as related as their speaking voices.
PS I want a tambourine tutorial!
Spot on
I do love the back story you always give to your lessons and your sound-a-likes never fail to blow me away. Cheers from Greece Mike! :-)
Glad you like them!
Hi Mike, great lesson as always! Could you do: "Happiness is a warm gun" as next lesson? I really appreciate your work and dedication for The Beatles, keep up the good work!
Ooooooo! I second this! That would be fantastic!
Mike, the tone that you achieve with that Gibson acoustic is wonderful; so rich and evenly balanced. And that is coming from a Martin lover 😁. Your technique is sublime.
Mike, thank you so much for your amazing tutorials. I’ve followed many guitar tutors on UA-cam but honestly your content is just the best, and certainly when it comes to Beatles songs. Keep up the great work!
SJ - Awesome, thank you!
As someone who loves music, but for years tried to learn guitar with no success, I am in awe of your talent and musical acumen. Truly a gift. Best to you, Mike
Nicely analysed and performed Mike, one of my childhood favorites of The Beatles, the video they did with Lennon doing his funny faces is great!
I saw the Ed Sullivan show when I was 6. Been plating ever since. Your videos are not just extremely accurate but fun. It's hard to not be addicted to the Beatles works. I know I am. I play as many different styles as I can but I keep coming back. Thanks for making my playing more enjoyable.
Yeah, just showed that John got bored easily, him changing the rhythm up constantly. John was rarely satisfied with songs. Great job on dissecting another Beatles tune. Mike, you're the go to Beatles man! Thanks so much for what you are doing. Love John's wonderful feel on this. Hey Mike, why don't you have a Tips option on your channel?
Just love your enthusiasm Mike! Beatles forever!
Mike - i really like that you always give a detailed history of the songs that you teach.
kram - Thanks and yeah, I think the backstory helps us to 'hear' the song in its proper light.
Excellent. Thank you. Lennon is underrated as a rhythm guitar player.
Yet another fantastic lesson of a classic Beatles tune Mike! I always learn something new and your sound-alikes are totally off the charts! Thank you! 👍👍🎸🎸🎤🎤🎧🎧
Sapele - Thank you kindly! Very nice of you to say.
Another FANTASTIC LESSON MIKE , The Beatles were Totally Musical in every way, must be something in the water up there in Liverpool ❤️🌞⭐️👍🏻
A great song to watch on my 24th birthday, great lesson as always, Mike
Mike, you are an international treasure.
If I ever meet Larry David the first thing I’ll ask him is how he became friends with you!
I will now have to try those guitar rhythms on my solo acoustic version.
By far, the worst version most people will ever hear but we can all aspire to improve. 😊
Brilliant….it illustrates how their arrangements were so spare and unique and how George contributed greatly while not even playing guitar . Can you imagine how different and conventional it would have sounded if they used session musicians! Or if a modern producer did it how it would be likely over produced to mush! Great job.
Started on guitar in 1965 with a Gibson electric hollow body ES-120 student guitar. Still have it and it sounds better than ever. Mike, thanks for what you do, you are the sixth Beatle!
Mike, I was 14 when this gem came out, trying so hard to find out what they were playing. You explanations are awesome!!
A thumbs-up does not seem adequate! Thanks yet again Mike.
Hi Mike, all of your lessons are spot on fantastic! When I want to learn the subtle nuances of a Beatles’ song, I turn to you.
With that said, I know you would do an amazing video on “I Call Your Name”, if you were looking for another song to tackle. It’s got everything: Lennon’s vocal at his best, George’s 12 string is a real driving force in the song, a lot of 7th chords, rhythm changes, a great solo, need I say more?
For the record, I’m not making a request. I am merely suggesting a song choice that is right in your wheelhouse; especially since, you are an ardent aficionado of the greatest band ever!!!!
Thank you for your wonderful recreations of the songs that I appreciate beyond words.
I doubt John could have played it the same way twice, always original. I thought the discord notes gave it a very unique sound. Great to hear the history behind the songs and excellent video as usual. Thanks.
MrOldhoot - Thanks very much for the kudos but with all due respect, why is it SO difficult for folks to be ok with the fact that the lads made mistakes? They were human and working under time restraints. They certainly would NOT have wanted to make these mistakes. It wasn't on purpose. It doesn't create a "very unique sound." It was a mistake! It creates an unpleasant sound that certainly doesn't fit the genre of pop music. And they sing out of tune on many occasion. I'm SURE they would have preferred not to. The reason mistakes were left in (besides deadlines) is probably because nobody thought they would be heard due to the lousy quality of record players in the 60's. It wasn't until the songs were re-released on CD that we could actually hear most of those mistakes anyway...
@@MPfrance Point taken. I'm glad they weren't perfect. I've never tried to be perfect at playing any of their songs, I certainly don't copy John's strumming patterns exactly, just happy to hit the right chord and have fun doing it my humble way.
@@MrOldhoot their Imperfection was perfect to us
Love this series! I've been a Beatles fan forever. It's great to see the thought and complexity that went into their songs!
Thanks for all of your wonderful detailed work. Absolutely the best available.
Fantastic lesson Mike. Thanks a million
Brilliant! Your voice sounds like MacCartney.
As always, terrific! On a side note, I had to chuckle when you put in that OUCH! bit - it reminded me at once of Neil Innes' fabulous Rutles parody (or pastiche) of HELP!
I think this is your best vocal yet!
Close your eyes, and, it,s John singing
Bravo Mike!
Thank you again, Mike for a fantastic breakdown. I’ve played this song for years and was close to John’s part, but you nailed it!
Yes, Mike's got an incredible ear for dissecting every little thing and nuance going on. So great he is doing this. A true Beatles fan and an incredible guitarist in his own right.
Your sound-alike was superb. Great song, beautifully performed-- sounds fabulous!
John was a very competent guitar player but always seemed to add lib and mix his rhythm playing up a bit and never keep to the timings that were implied. Some would say he was a sloppy player, but I love all his work.
Would love if if you coud do a series on his solo work. Anything from Plastic Ono band album, Walls and Bridges, Mind Games, Milk and Honey etc.
Love youd channel, it's taught me a lot. Thanks
Great video Mike. Oh, and your twin brothers a really good singer too!
Great video, Mike!
How about you do a video of all your Beatle guitars? Looks like you've got a great collection there 😅
Another great video lesson! You did excellent work putting it all together at the end for one of my favorite Beatles songs!
So many great songs (and more to come I hope) great job as usual Mike thank you
Great work! Thanks a tonne Mike, I will always be in great debt to you and your work
Great great lesson Mike thanks again
As a non muso it alway amazes me how the different inputs from the fab four went together to make something great. Thanks Mike, great job.
Amazing lesson and backstory? We can work it out, with practice 🧐🎸
Absolutely!
Excellent tutorial and performance! Well done Mike
Great class Mr. Pachelli! Keep rockin"!
Another excellent job, Mike. And I like that you sang in the hallway. It is great to see that in an effort to set the mood for the song, you acted out Paul--and his guitars--being kicked out into the hallway during the temporary breakup. The symbolism is magnificent. Thanks for all of the wonderful videos.
Another brilliant Beatles lesson Mike ! You are the Man !
Really nice and fabulous vocals!
7 separate parts ... Impressive talent you have there! Love the back story.
Excellent Lesson Mike !!! A wonderful song that everyone loves.
Thanks Mike for another fantastic Beatles song.
That was great and one my top 10 Beatle songs
We can, Mike, we can indeed! Thanks to you!
I really enjoy all the background information you give on all the songs.I don't see anybody else who puts in all this effort. I also enjoy when you use Ringo.Thanks Mike .
Great lesson! thanks Mike
Deciphering is one super tool you possess, but Rendition is nothing short of your immense Talent, too, Mike,you do more on your Lessons than anybody else on the Planet, Thanks for this.
jelau - Wow, thank you! I'm humbled by your very kind words.
Funny- I never noticed the chordal dissonance in while listening to this song way past my bedtime on a two-transistor Zenith AM radio. I did once I got to use my dad's McIntosh stereo many years later. Great job on the research, transcription, and sound-alike!
Great. Thank you, Mike!
Awesome job, Mike! What a tune.
Rock on! 😎🍻
Brilliant! New subscriber! Came looking for tutorials for this song after it was introduced in our music class tonight and I was completely lost.
Love the back story to the song and the quirky play along at the end. Will be starting with something a little more "campfire"-ish and basic until I get the hang of the main progression, but will be sure to come back here to dig into all those nuances. Great stuff.
Very nice presentation sir Mike!
I'm always impressed Mike! Go Bucks
i was never a fan of this song until like a year ago, thanks for the lesson mike!
A great song by a great teacher!... its right what they say that the great songs are simplistic in their form, they don't need to be over complicated.
We can all relate to a new romance or a relationship that ended because we've all been there!. Thank you for posting another excellent tutorial Mike, really appreciate the time and effort that you put into recreating these Beatle classics!.- James 🎸🎶
Fab Mike……another classic!
I learned again Mike! Mind blowing. A song I thought was basic is much more than that. Thanks 🎸🎼🎶💥
Another great video Mike. 🙋♂️👏👏🇬🇧
Thanks for all your hard work
You have my dream guitar collection
Excellent tutorial Mike, this illustrates John’s genius rhythm guitar part and how it really drives the song.
excellent as always Mike
You're helping so many players, in a great way.
Another great breakdown of one of my favorites. Thanks Mike!
Randy - Glad you enjoyed it!
Brilliant Mike.
As always ...excellent tutorial.
Great stuff, as usual, Mike!
Very well done!
Beautiful work as always Mike. Since we are around Rubber Soul I can only assume that In My Life is nearby.
Looking forward to this!
Crank that tambourine! It really makes the energy jump to a different level.
Outstanding!
Excellent ! 🙂👍
Bravo! Great period costume for the lead vocal, too 👍🎤☮🎶
Buddy - lol - "period costume." Actually that shirt just arrived in the mail moments before I attempted to sing the song. So I wore it...
You are awesome! Thank you!
Thanks for the tutorial Mike! I really appreciate the effort you put into your videos. Could you do a tutorial of how to play Misery? That would be really helpful. Keep the good work up!
Another great one. Thanks!
Hey Mike - GREAT As Always...! 😊 👍
Hey, thanks!
Great channel Mike, I'm always intrigued about the back stories, would love to know where you get your info from it would be a great read. Keep the music comming Mike.
bryde - EVERY single thing you'd ever want to know 'bout the lads is available on line. That's where I get the info. And from half dozen books.
Thanks for working it out! ;-)
Hi Mike. Love this one. What kind of strings do you use on the Gibson 160E? Sounds great. I know some folks use Pyramid flat wounds. I have an Epiphone version of the 160E.
Love your videos man
Another good video. Thank you. Could you please do one for "Do You Want To Know A Secret"
So damn good man
Nice Mike!
The tempo of the backing seems slow but somehow the vocal delivery makes it skip along. Perhaps it's those Lennon inflections on the rhythm that makes it such a great folk rock song. There's so many Lennon and McCartney nuances that I've never heard a convincing cover (even Paul playing it live) - but I'll take that back - Mike Pachelli has nailed it!
Hi Mike, love your channel. FYI: Heswall is pronounced as ‘Hezwall’. I’m from Liverpool.
Just curious, where do you get all this great background information? I love it!
California Dream’n must have been on the radio when John wrote this ..by listening to the bridge part..or vice versa
It was recorded two months before California dreaming was released
very nice work...100 %
Thank you! Cheers!