I've said it before, but I'll say it again, Your historical intros are so helpful, generally as a music lover, and specifically as a Beatle fan who wished he had access to a Time Machine to get a moment in time of these kinds of moments in music history
No one teaching this stuff is as passionate as you are Mike, and I think it's great. We should all be loving what we're doing! You make it easy & you make it fun! Thanks.
Mike's channel is the dream of lifetime Beatles fanatics who play guitar - especially those who came of age pre-Internet. RU-vid at its absolute finest.
fliegerosh - I TOTALLY agree! The early Beatles songs are without a doubt my faves. NO BAND (in my humble opinion) has gotten anywhere near the Beatles' initial writing genius!!
Phew! I seriously thought I was the only one. Everything after Sgt peppers I find myself tolerating about half the songs. I can't quite put my finger on it but i like the lightness and clarity of the earlier stuff
Hi Mike, I'd love to see you make some vids that demonstrate the cleverness of their vocal harmonies. For example in this and many other songs they intertwine their voices as they sing minors, augments, 7th's etc. that follow guitar chords or even create the chord with their voices. They are so clever. I love If I Fell musically and vocally. Nice Job as usual..✌
What you are accomplishing with these lessons is truly priceless Mike... for me, at 68, it's like jumping 55 years back with my first ever 45 rpm's turning on my record player, and me trying to play along with my cheap yet loved guitar... Thanks!
I'm getting hooked on your Beatles lessons. The precision, but also the holistic comments and the loose, guilt-free approach. And with genuine pleasure.
Wow!! Mike my brother and I used to play in a number of 60’s bands. We covered just about every group but mainly Beatles songs. My brother was like you and could play just about any chords or parts. I played bass early on but later just lead vocals. You amaze me! I am very impressed with what you do. Most people probably have no idea what level of talent you display. ( My brother also taught himself keyboards and excelled there too.) I thoroughly enjoy every thing you do. Thank you for sharing your beautiful talents.
Amazingly tuneful. Instantly catchy. A lighthearted feel good tune with touches of naive cleverness. So well constructed without a second of waste. That's what I love about early Beatles.
Thank you Mike. I thought this was such a simple song I never thought to check. I've been playing the bridge section wrong for years! Your lessons are spot on 👍
Wow, Mike is a superb teacher! I learned so much from Mike about both the specific musical aspects of the Beatles and how to play guitar better. That's a fab combination - like Strawberry Fields and Penny Lane on the same 45!
Mike, This is a real treat! At my daughter's wedding I played John's part pretty close to what you showed, on a Martin acoustic, along with an excellent harmonica player. There were 4 singers, 2 were Paul, 2 sang John, and it was, as you say, oh so much fun!! I'll send along another donation. Your enthusiasm in all phases, is truly amazing. You personify Keats's "Beauty is Truth, Truth Beauty....." Jay
Jaydrfish - Glad to hear you're having fun playing these great ol' songs. And thanks, in advance, for your donation. I'll admit, it gets discouraging putting all the time and effort into creating these lesson videos when the remuneration is SO minimal. Seems that people expect everything for free. But nice folks like you, who show their appreciation by actually supporting my work either thru download charts & tabs, my cd's and/or by making a donation, are very much appreciated!!
Wow George sure did know his chord inversions. Impressive! My Beatles cover band just learned this one a couple days ago. Perfect timing once again Mike! You’re the best!
You are very under appreciated Mike! Your Videos are so accurate thr amount of detail is unbelievable, I've probably commented this before, but your consistency means you deserve so many more subscribers. Keep going! 👍
This has to be one of the most thorough song lessons I've seen. Great job! I appreciate all the effort you put into replicating the song as much like the original recording as possible. Many thanks!
There’s no doubt in my mind that Mike is a genius, has a genius mind. I’m so glad I’ve become exposed to his posts on The Beatles, of course, but everything I’ve seen from him is delightful! He deserves a big thumbs up from me! 👍
Jim - Thanks for the kudos. I very much appreciate it - but I am in NO way, shape or form a "genius." I simply have (perhaps) decent ears and I'm a pretty good investigator who does a lot of research.
@@MPfrance Sherlock Holmes said "Genius is the infinite capacity for taking pains..." When I read those words the first thing that came into my head was your Beatles videos and the amazing detail you expose with such accuracy. So yeah, Mike, apparently you ARE a genius! As for your demur, Holmes had something to say about modesty, too: "I cannot agree with those who rank modesty among the virtues...all things should be seen exactly as they are, and to underestimate one's self is as much a departure from truth as to exaggerate..."
I can't tell you how much of a treat it is to watch these wonderful videos you put together for us. You're just an amazing teacher and a terrific guitar player. Oh, and your "sing alongs" at the end are really, really fantastic too!
Great breakdown of the song. Such inspired song construction by the four of them, and once again after watching you break a song down, I come away with even more appreciation for Harrison's gifted contributions.
As usual, that was fantastic Mike! George was such an integral part of the music created by the Beatles and IMHO, never got the full credit that he deserved. Thanks for keeping their incredible music alive and well! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe..... 👍👍😉😉
Sapele - Thanks my friend. But I think George gets the credit he deserves by folks like you who can hear the difference. For those that can't. Well, they don't know that they don't know!
Finally! A proper lesson on one of my favorite Beatles singles! I tried to learn it from my Beatles guitar book but I could never remember the chords. And the book only teaches John’s rhythm parts so I’m really glad you posted this Mike! Learning both John and George’s part to a song is always very exciting! Hope to see more soon! All the best, -Nathan
For us we grew up with Beatles and we play some quitare, your work my friend is like the genesis of the universe. We learn from you how the stars and the galaxies have been created.
Your "background stories" are so incredibly informative. I thought I was pretty knowlegable on the fab four, but i always learn so much from the information you present. Amazing job retrieving such info. Thsnks!
Every time I see another one of your videos, I continue to be reminded just how complex some of their chord progressions were. Especially for their early stuff.
Just terrific stuff! Fabulous backstory info (I've said this before!). Love John's strumming pattern on the D7th - couldn't be more perfect. What a band. Thank you again, Mike, for keeping their music alive.
Hi Mike,I've been a Beatles' fan all my life and have played guitar for a little over half that time.I relied mostly on Beatles' guitar chord books,songbooks etc.Well,I might as well throw them all out because your stuff is the most accurate I've ever seen.Keep up the good work!
Robert - Thanks for the kudos! I do my best to be as accurate as possible - not only with note choice and rhythm, but where the parts are played on the neck. To me, proper neck note placing helps get the Beatle sound!
Another great rendition and lesson. Lately I've been trying to be more aware of the interesting musicality that's created when two unrelated instruments play the same part at the same time in pop songs, like the harmonica and George's octaves in this tune. I was noticing this the other day when listening to the bass and keyboards in "Let's Go" by The Cars. It just adds so much tight, richness for such a simple arrangement technique.
I grew up with the Beatles in the Sixties and like many other kids I played in a band. We had to listen on pre historic equipment to figure out the chords and lyrics. I would have given my left arm for a chord and song tuition like yours. But without a left arm it would have been even more difficult to play G augmented 🤗 Great job indeed. Thanks for that. Greetings from Germany. Elmar
Thanks again Mike for a well thought out incite into another Beatles classic. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I can imagine yourself on the top of that double decker bus where George auditioned to Paul & John to get into that group called the Quarrymen. Somehow, me thinks you would of loved to swap places with George. John, Paul, Mike, & Ringo. In another life Mike ok. I love watching someone who clearly loves what they do and you Mike clearly do and I thank you for that. Regards David
Great video! But that’s kind of par for the course with you. Your vocals (especially those high harmonies!) sound gorgeous man, not to mention your nearly spot on recreation of the arrangement. Keep on doing your thing brother; you bring more joy than you know!
I was thinking of all the folk, like most of us here, who've been inspired by Mike, and it dawned on me today that what he's doing is teaching people to give joy. Even if it's only a wee rock band! There's nothing I can think of better than that! .
Thanks so much man. Some of us go down the Beatles rabbit hole and always wind up at the same point of frustration because they utilized many seemingly simple but actually intricate little flares. I have such a hard time going to the augmented G. It's just not a natural transition for me at all. Damn you John and George!
Always can count on Mike for the accurate and correct way to play Beatles.
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One of my favorites! I use to play the Hohner harmonica and my cheap Mexican made guitar on the farm in México in the late 1970's to this great song! ! Great memories! Mike you did, once again, a great teaching lesson on a great Beatle tune!
Hi Mike - George’s little G/G+ quarter/triplets thing seems to have been inspired by the intro to “Don’t ever change” which is on Live At The BBC album. It is right there in the intro.
Hi Mike, Many thanks for all the Beatles songs you have analyzed, you are always spot on, and I love the way you put all the parts together, you just sound like the Beatles. I use to go to the Cavern from 1960 and use to watch the Beatles with Pete Best. I have written a story called I Was There Too, about the television recording for Granada Television I think you would enjoy my story. How can I get it to you?. Regards Tony Goldby.
I've been playing the guitar for years. I know a lot of those songs because I will I'm a Beatle fanatic 2. But you're doing a great job my friend that's the first time I ever heard they were doing different chords and songs I mean different cords in the same part of the song hey I think the Beatles were the greatest man of all time
I have been a Beatle's fan for years. I knew John and Paul were amazing, as was Ringo. Yet, I had no idea how brilliant George was. He really added a fourth dimension that made the Beatles great. Alternatively, without George, I fear the boy might have sounded a bit stale. Four great talents (not even counting Marting and Emerick)!
