The Beatles "You Can't Do That" LESSON by Mike Pachelli 

Mike pachelli can do that.

I know less than nothing about playing the guitar or anything else for that matter, but I love Mike’s explanations/demonstrations of what I have been hearing for the last 60 years without really being able to appreciate it. I have gained even more respect for the Beatles if that is even possible, through this channel. Well done Mike and thank you.

Always love the history lesson that comes with these videos

Hi Mike, YOU ARE THE BEST BEATLES TEACHER EVER. YOU'RE AWESOME. I JUST LUV THE WAY YOU TEACH. THANKS SOOO MUCH.

Unpacking these classic Beatles songs always brings a smile to my face.

The Beatles’ songwriting never ceases to amaze. Wonderful tutorial

Fave Beatles song. It was/is so raw. True rock and roll

Been on a year-long binge listening to classic rock and the Beatles, of course. When I discovered this song on the anthology I must have played it like 15 times in a row!!

Another illusion shattered - I always thought the solo was by George, by George! In the recent documentary, Lennon even derides his own lead playing (I think he was talking about the song “Get Back”). Great backup singing by the Pachelli twins!

So elusively simple sounding. The early Beatles was some of the first rock I heard when I was a kid in the overproduced, synth/drum machine awashed 80's. It was an intro to what happens when groove, rock and rythm meets harmony/melody.

He is.....The most interesting Man on RU-vid!! Talkin about you Mike. I LOVE your channel!

Such a catchy tune. Great to discover how the two guitar parts talk to each other. Thank you again Mike

I am so glad I found your site! You go into such detail about all the different parts - it's a dream come true for me! I'm a 72 yr. old (gulp!) Beatlemaniac still and am always up for learning more. Keep them coming please! Thank you!

The subtle but brilliant playing by Harrison and Lennon is awesome- yet again.

Hey there Mike!!!....Well now.....First up.... 1.You are the 5th Beatle. 2.You are extremely talented. 3.You have a wonderful way of teaching. 4.You're infectiously excitable.

I’m loving The Beatles even more with these breakdowns. 🙏

Wow, MP. This has always been one of my favorite Beatles songs. Great song and GREAT execution by the boys, vocally and instrumentally. Didn't know it was John's first song written without Paul. I assumed George had done the wonderful guitar solo. Very impressive what John did. What a pleasure to behold your explanations and demonstrations. Thank you.

Love these Beatle tunes you dissect and then re-assemble to an accurate cover. Thanks!

Been playing this song for 20 plus years . Nice breakdown of how the Beatles played their parts .

Thanks Mike for this explanation. I've played George's part same way you explained, with a Beatles tribute band that invite me to play this song with my Rick in their live show in Argentina. As you say this is a pure John's rock-and-roll song, and I love it. Great job. I follow your videos.

Thanks Mike! I really like the format and instruction of your videos. Your love for the skill, creativity, and musical brilliance of The Beatles is what repeatedly draws me to your site. Your lessons and attention to detail are incredibly informative. I immediately pick up my guitar and try to incorporate all that I’ve just observed and learned. Rather than complicate the simple, you simplify the complicated so that mere mortals like me can learn the songs of my musical idols. Your performance at the end is a great, enthusiastic culmination of all things explained previously. Your lesson has a beginning, a middle, and an end, and it so aptly mirrors the song that you just taught. By the way, I really appreciated the close up of George’s brilliant, always tasteful outro of this song. As always, I’m left in awe and wonder at the musical magic The Beatles created. Thanks again, Mike. As an aside, I would also really enjoy a site dedicated to Paul’s incomparable bass playing and to Ringo’s amazing drumming.

Totally enjoyed that! Proving...you CAN do that!

Wow. Thanks. I have a lot of favorite Beatle songs, but this is my favoritest favorite. I love the feeling and energy throughout the original. I especially love John's vocal, John's guitar solo, and the backing vocals. You knocked yourself out and nailed it again.

One of my favourite riffs and vocals by Lennon. Such a great rock song.

GREAT performance Mike! John would be proud maan! \m/

Love the way you teach, Mike.. You make it clear, precise, & some history thrown in too. I have to say,...... I don't think I would have bought my "Rick 330 Fireglow" if I wasn't a Beatles fan. But then,.. I do love the sound, - different to a Strat, or Gibson. Cheers.

Another gem, Mike Pachelli! I can only hope to accomplish your level of skill!!! You are particularly amazing at "dissecting" and "nuancing " these great Beatle tunes for us. Well worth the download cost to have these TABS! They are a great lesson source for those who are looking for the actual Beatle original sound, not just vocals and chord progressions. .better than an other tabs or lessons I've come across.

Love the constant bluesy feel coming from the major/minor G. More cowbell! Another monster early composition by John

W0W Mike how fantastic great video l just love those Rickenbockers what amazing sound . Thankyou so muchfor your instruction and encouragement sincerely Chuck

Great, great song. Thanks Michael. ✨♾️😎🎼🎸

Always spot on and to the record…..beltin, thanks Mike.

Excellent Mike. That's one of my favorite early beetle tunes and you did a great job

The performance of the song is excellent, Mike. You even managed to capture John's nasal quality to his singing voice.

Holy crap! Glad I found your channel!! Beatles 2nd Album was my first record as a kid and been a huge fan of The Beatles, my #1 inspiration to this day (and still fave record). It literally made be an air guitarist that Christmas, to the dismay of my folks who thought I'd like my plastic violin. Hahaha. Been playing and writing and singing ever since! But now seeing your channel, it will help me with some extra detail in my playing! THANK YOU from a 65 year old Beatles fanatic!

You have worked this out to perfection ...as a budding guitarist, I am most thankful for you teaching it to us.

Yay, Mike - no one does the depth like you do... Great lesson, MP!

Amazing performance of one of my very favorite Beatles songs. Your analysis, breakdown and teaching of it is perfect. Thanks for keeping the flame alive, and thanks this fantastic lesson.

Great job on a great song. Such a simple riff. I want to learn to play it in my sleep. How did no one ever come up with it before? As usual super sound alike! thank you Mike!

🎉 Amazing breakdown! Thank you! You’re keeping real music alive and well documented…

Οne of my favourites.John composed it in the style of Wilson Pickett.Oh what a soul and oh what a lesson! THANKS!

Wow Mike, that tutorial was just awesome. It doesn't get any better absolutely wonderful, and may I say the best part was watching your total enjoyment being complete. Many thanks Mike and I look forward to many more of your fab four tutorials. Ronnie.

This is some seriously amazing work, first by The Beatles and then the unpacking, analysis, and playing/synthesis by one Mike Pachelli.

This is just such great teaching offering. So easy to go in ever defeating circles with these songs 🤔but you unravel it and patiently steer it through . A big thank you Sir!

Amazing - again. Pure joy in the music. Thanks Mike!

Where were you in the 1960s when I needed these lessons ---huh?

Your ability to deconstruct and explain these songs is magical. How you pick out the individual guitar parts is an enviable skill. It is fantastic what that band created and generated. Count me in!

Thoroughly enjoyed watching this. Fantastic performance for the finale as always.

Mike, you are truly the BEST! I luv watching your videos, hearing you play and listening to what you have to say!

Mike, you are the best! I love relearning Beatle songs through your meticulous and accurate analyses!

Wow, this was a real treat! I was listening to the remastered version of “You Can’t Do That”on RU-vid when I came across your lesson. You really nailed all the parts, then proceed to record them and lay down an amazing vocal track full of the feel and vibe of John Lennon. Very impressive! Also caught a video on your website playing with Jeff Berlin. Really nice jazz performance. Not many people have a great feel for both rock and jazz and then turn around and lay down a kick ass vocal. All the best to you your music and keep up the fantastic work!

Freakin' awesome job! The way you break these down really exposes the genius of the Beatles.

Fabulous once again Mike!

Love your videos Mike. I was 8 when The Beatles came to America....I love hearing you break down their early songs.. I wore out those early records nonstop. I also remember seeing you on late night TV in Tampa many years ago strumming Beatles songs in between segments. Thanks for doing these....keep up the great work!!

For two days I've been listening to this song in my head. I listened to 4 Beatles live performances and one EMI Studio take. I STILL could not separate the guitar parts until I came to Mike P's explain,anation and analysis. The diagrams of where the fingers go on the fret were very helpful. thanks, Mike!

Discovering the Beatles all over again with your videos is an absolute pleasure. Gotta say I am in awe of Johns incredible talent. Puts a band together Plays multiple instruments Composes incredible songs Fantastic performer All rolled into one ! Might have already been suggested but have you thought of inviting McCartney over to go through the songs with you ? Now that would be a video and a half !

Wow... Don't want to drop a pun here, but you CAN do that! Nice work on a largely under appreciated song! Pure Beatles gold near the end of their "YEAH, YEAH, YEAH" stage of their career! I've been a long time sub, love your love of the Beatles and your total faithfulness to their work. At this level, totally unique to YT! Thanks Mike!

I just stumbled on your RU-vid videos over the weekend. I'll say this - you are a God in the Pantheon of the Deities. Absolutely incredible - thank you for brightening an otherwise crummy Month.

Really terrific stuff, Mike. Brilliant analysis... Cheers! 👍

Awesome!, you can feel the passion and the love for the tunes!

Once again...THANK YOU SO MUCH...who would have thought that 56 years on The Beatles would still inspire so much fun.

Mike, You are really so talented. I loved this. Thank you!!! 🎶🎸🥁🎹🎼

Not only a great guitar player but the knowledge that you have on what the Beatles did or not do is amazing. I’m learning a lot from your teaching.!!!

Extremely faithful cover, and an excellent tutorial. Thanks!

mike you put so much work and detail into these! they are such a gift to the world.

O My. Once again, the one-man Beatles band has performed flawlessly. Thanks man I'm I big Beatles fan and I am grateful for your lessons Keep them coming be

I love watching your videos Mike. I am a huge Beatles fan and a rhythm guitarist myself. I'm not as good as you are, so you are teaching me a host of great things. I appreciate you doing this Mike, and thank you very much!

Beyond superb.....thanks Mike. One of our favorite Beatle songs. Perfect!

Flat-out love your style of instruction! Great work! Thank you!!

Thanks Mike!! I now have a new appreciation of a Beatles song i didn't listen to that much before!!

I can't imagine a better lesson on this song than this one. Well done!

Great video. And for sure, The Beatles are probably the main reason why Rickenbacker is still around making quality instruments. John started it off with his 32x models. George carried it on with the 3xx/12 model which was then adopted by several other Merseybeat groups. Meanwhile Jim McGuinn took is his cue from Harrison and took the 3xx/12 models to the next level. And McCartney gave the Rickenbacker Bass a nice kick along with his famous 4001 bass.

Awesome video Mike, love these older Beatles tunes, everything you do is so well thought out and presented, your performance is great, just the harmonies alone could warrant a separate video, really enjoyed this one:)

You're killin me. Incredible

Love it! Fantastic work Mike, as usual!

Great break down and analysis of another iconic Beatles song! Never realized John played lead on the song. Loved it when you put it all together at the end to sing all the parts and harmonies! Thanks for the tremendous effort: playing the same guitars, videoing and putting all together for us! Now we're singing that song today around the house! :-)

Just perfect.. Thanks Mike!

Mike, brilliant. When this came out I was learning guitar (still am). I saw them do this on telly and I distinctly remember that at the end of the song, Lennon wound up the peg to voice the last note rather than slide up. Wow, I'd never seen that before. Thanks.

Excellent tutorial. Enjoyed it immensely. Well done sir!

Another great one, Mike!

You are so good! Enjoyed you on Tampa television in the ol' days, too!

Astonishing complexity! Love it, and thanks so much for all of your work.

What a great video! It’s so interesting to see how everything comes together. Love the end how you perform all the different parts together.

Mike, Thank you so much for sharing your talent and passion with others, what a pleasure to hear you, Thanks so so much again. Peace and Love. Paul=Jean

Excellent, once again, Mike !!! You have added so much to my enjoyment of these earlier albums, and to my appreciation of the Beatles’ genius. Thank you! May you live forever!

You can't do that is still my favorite Beatles song, had it been played on the radio as much and some other Beatles songs , it easily could have been another number 1 song,.

You're a master of accuracy. Really cool guitar interaction. Thanks for posting!

Thank you very much Mike !! Your teaching is so cool and clear !

You nailed it superbly, Mike. Fantastic lesson

I'm a bass player but these videos are really good and make me love The Beatles even more! Tks very much Mike!!

Incredible! You're presenting it perfectly! And so much useful and amazing background information.

That was awesome MIke..really great tutorial..I enjoyed it very much..your enthusiasm for the Music of the Beatles really shines through in your performance

Yet another Beatles magical music & history lesson knocked out of the park by Mike P.! Your performance of that amazing Lennon tune is about as close as it gets to the original version (#9)! 👍🎸🎤👍

Wonderful Mike, absolutely fantastic. Thank you.

Great video Mike! And what a fantastic solo 🎸 by John 🤩❤

Great job on the lesson and performance. Recently bought a Fender electric 12 reissue and was wondering about this song but you made it easy, Thanks.

Great illustration, Mike!

Such an amazing tune. Awesome break down.

Incredibly detail Mike ! Both in the back story and your playing 🎸

Excellent analysis. Well done!

Been patiently waiting for this one... wasn’t sure I could hold out much longer! You legend!!