They recorded this, Paperback Writer, and the 14 songs of Revolver, including Tomorrow Never Knows, Yellow Submarine, Eleanor Rigby, Taxman, etc, in a couple of months. Then they had the rest of the year to tour the world, write and record Strawberry Fields Forever, Penny Lane, When I'm Sixty-Four, and most likely write a good part of Sgt. Pepper....All in 1966. I mean, by today's standards, what they achieved is a miracle.
@@michaelsix9684 the amount of music they put out was insane but that's what used to make the money back then. In the 60s album and single sales were the main money makers. Touring was good money too but back then the beatles were able to become a studio band in 66 because album sales could actually do something for the artist back then. These days with streaming artists have to tour in order to make money which kinda sucks but it's just what technology does to the world. At this point vinyls and CDs are essentially novelty items now
I'm sure you hear this frequently, but your Beatles guitar tutorials are FABulous, the best by far. A million thanks for putting your heart and soul into the mission.
That backwards part sung by John at the end...I always thought he was singing..."stareth down and nourish." I was 11 when the Beatles first appeared on Ed Sullivan. The amount of pleasure I've received from the Beatles music is immense!
I produced an entertainment news show for several years and got to meet quite a number of musical artists. I never got to meet Mike Pachelli, who is, of course, a recording artist in his own right, and I certainly wish I had. Is there a more talented, affable and generous guy anywhere? Would have loved to meet him....
This has got to be my favorite lesson of yours. Rain has been regarded as one of the greatest B sides of all time. Ringo plays great on this record, and Paul's bass is trippy, almost evoking the sound of falling rain.
Mike Pachelli deserves a Grammy for his incisive videos! His detailed, historical stories are informative and his guitar lessons are superb! I recall that music books containing Beatles' songs always had the tunes in improper keys.( I'm 70.) Mike's showing the real deal!
As an Northern Englishman (just like all of the Beatles) the weather is a key part of life! I get this song and all the lyrics and the drums are amazing work. And imagine what Revolver would be like with Paperback Writer and Rain on.🤯
'Rain' was really the first Beatles tune where Paul's newly acquired Rickenbacker bass was prominent in the song, (And really any pop tune for that matter.) That and 'Paperback Writer'. I always thought his Honer bass never cut through the mix at all. (Man, I sure wouldn't mind living in the south of France. I loved my short time there all those years ago.) Brilliant job as usual.
An older musical pal of mine told me that when this song came out in the spring/summer of 1966 "it floored everyone," meaning all the radio-listening kids in his Queens NY high school. No one had ever heard anything like it before in pop music, not even remotely. (Little did they know what was just around the corner.)
This is one of my favourite Beatles songs and I actually had no idea that they tuned to A for the original recording so that was cool to learn, still has one of the coolest bass lines from Paul as well and I know I've been asking for these a lot but I'd love to see a video on Hey Bulldog, If I Fell and some Anthology cuts like Free As A Bird, Real Love or If You've Got Trouble. Great video as always, Mike, stay awesome and keep 'em coming
This was your greatest beatles contribution, nobody would of been able to figure out how to do this but someone of your abilities and passion. Now Rain is playable.
Hi Mike, saw the Beatles live in the 60's, they were singing thru their amps, what an innovative group ! Your cover is the best I have ever heard, thanx for all the hard work to keep the Beatles sound alive. Rain is one of my personal favorites.
That droning chorus chord with1 finger on the b string is perfect! Nobody else is playing that on the internet and I knew something was wrong there but couldnt work out what it was. Thanks
I like how the bass and drums are both distinctly audible in this song, whereas in most pop/rock songs it seems as though the emphasis is on one or the other.
WOW!...this IS the best lesson/breakdown of one of the most under rated Beatle song ever! Amazing, just amazing you Sir are a genius, a genius with multiple talents and out of this wold hearing! Thank you so much you exist and share your work with mere mortals like me...
It's difficult for me to choose my favourite Beatles 7" and it was always a tie between "Strawberry Fields / Penny Lane" and "Paperback Write / Rain". Both are amazing. You did an excellent job dissecting Rain, especially getting around the studio trickery to approximate the sound.
The mind boggles at that much talent and inspiration. Two double-A sided singles, the four songs all-time stone classics, released practically back-to-back, bookended by Revolver on one side and Pepper on the other. I've marveled at it since I was a kid and it's still utterly insane. Most bands are lucky to get ONE good song.
Outstanding cover: An especially challenging one to do given all the technical intricacies underlying its production -- as discussed in another great lesson. Thanks! for it.
Really, really well done. It explains why playing standard tuned chords didn't sound anything like what they did and were wholly unsatisfying to play on what is for me probably a top 10 Beatles song. You really brought your A-game on this one. (Well, like always, but I thought this took it up a notch!)
Yet another amazing analysis & breakdown of a classic Beatles song by Mike! It's incredible how they were able to take basic guitar chords and manipulate them into something so musically complex. Thanks for these lessons Mike & hope that you are doing well & staying safe over there! 👍👍😉😉
Thanks Mike. I never knew why I couldn't get that song to sound right. Now I know! You always give so much insight into how great the Beatles really were! Your the best!
Once again Mike, a new video of yours(absolutely fantastic I might add)popped up in my feed, preventing me from going out and accomplishing my tasks in a timely manner. You put so much work and positive energy into your demos/lessons and I appreciate every bit of it. Don't ever stop.
thank you for your passion of the Beatles. Still the best of all time in my opinion regarding rock and roll and moving on to their later stuff. 'Free as a bird'..still brings a tear to my eyes whenever I hear it. Thanks again for your technical insight of their music Mike, but isn't it a shame that the Beatles get far too little airplay on the radio these days. Rock on friend., Tom from England.
The new Revolver 2022 remix Deluxe Set has a track of John's guitar, Ringo's drums, and Paul's bass as recorded "speeded up" (disk 2, Rain (take 5/actual speed)). This track was then slowed down, as explained by Mike, and John's vocal added. Also, Paul overdubbed his bass at the slower speed, so that only John's guitar and Ringo's drumming survived from the original "faster" track. Absolutely amazing to me how they were able to use recording tricks to create that unique sound!
One of my favorite Beatles songs (I think I've said that 100 times now , lol) and just love the bassline , my brain always focuses on that bassline for some reason , it's nothing complicated , but just so damn "right on" and pleasing to the ears
Thanks Mike. Great job as always. I met Ken Townsend in August 2019 at Abbey Road studios. It was an open day. He graciously chatted to me for 5mins. I thanked him for ADT! Lol. I also got to chat with Lester Youngwho has looked after Abbey Road’s microphone collection for over 50 years.
Thanks for the history of this great tune,always loved this song, this incredible band constantly pushed themselves looking for new sounds and explore different music
WOW thanks again Mike, you are awesome keep em coming. If I were 20 years younger I would start another Beatles tribute band, but me and my band enjoy playing them with or without an audience. Thanks again.
Well done. I've seen 'Rain' explained in different tunings and it did sound spot-on, however I was never convinced the Beatles would use such an 'exotic' tuning for just this one song. Your explanation and tuning sounds spot-on and seem more likely.
I don't think they care if they use "exotic" tuning because they don't even worry to play live. In Let It Be album, every song there is easy to play live which why "Get Back to their root"
Very good man! ... you're amazing! ... they were so great and this song has a very special feeling ... I especially like their sound of this period 1966 ... revolver ...
Thanks Mike, All your instructional videos are great and vey much appreciated. I found a tuning that I use when playing this song that I think hits all the notes, especially the arpeggio section that starts just before the backwards vocal at the end. I tune to G D G G B D The G's are all an octave apart with the low G tuned down below a standard low E. I use a .070 string for that G. Check it out and see if it makes sense. Thanks again.
Mike! There is no one that delivers such a quality product the way that you do! Thank you for your generosity of sharing your knowledge and passion of The Beatles. Your meticulous research is sublime! Merci. ¡Gracias! Shukran lak. Grazie! Ua tsaug. Danke. Obrigado. 🌴
Perhaps my all time favorite Beatles song, which really mean my all time favorite song. I had figured out a lot of it out but this lesson really helps with the nuances and the history is awsome. Thanks Mike!
Thanks mike the way you teach is incredibly helpful me being self tough I’ve never had a teacher so it’s great having a teacher online that I can actually understand his teaching
That was great mike! I bought the Beatles complete scores book a few years ago, a great book but it has gaps. Your videos fill that gap! I reckon you could do the ultimate book about The Beatles music. Looking forward to the next one!
You had mentioned you needed a Rickenbacker bass to do this song, did you buy the fire glo you are playing, what year / model is it ? Its incredible the lengths you go through to produce these videos for us, I wonder if 95% of the viewers can even comprehend the amount of time and effort you put into making these as accurate as possible, its amazing and thank you!!!!
I agree Tom. Mike certainly puts so much into getting it right. My band in the 60's covered many of these Beatle tunes but didn't realize we weren't playing them right.
it's hard work just playing all the instruments as I do too when I record my songs, but then record the videos. ah yeah! He had a lot of work to do, it makes Me appreciate him more, Mike is a fantastic guy!
Just fantastic! One of my personal favorite Beatle songs superbly done. As a side note, I still have the 45 PRM you pictured in the lesson. While a fan of Paperback Writer, years after listening to both sides, I thought Rain was a better and more innovative song - just one lifelong Beatle fan's opinion. Thank you again!!!
What makes this song is Paul's bass. He's winding it around John and George, while in step with Ringo (who is playing more complex fills than normal) while also keeping his own melody going. Not many bassists are as strong in the context of song structure as Paul Mccartney.
They recorded this, Paperback Writer, and the 14 songs of Revolver, including Tomorrow Never Knows, Yellow Submarine, Eleanor Rigby, Taxman, etc, in a couple of months. Then they had the rest of the year to tour the world, write and record Strawberry Fields Forever, Penny Lane, When I'm Sixty-Four, and most likely write a good part of Sgt. Pepper....All in 1966. I mean, by today's standards, what they achieved is a miracle.
they did so much great music so fast and with minimal tools
@@michaelsix9684 the amount of music they put out was insane but that's what used to make the money back then. In the 60s album and single sales were the main money makers. Touring was good money too but back then the beatles were able to become a studio band in 66 because album sales could actually do something for the artist back then. These days with streaming artists have to tour in order to make money which kinda sucks but it's just what technology does to the world. At this point vinyls and CDs are essentially novelty items now
And the fact that all those songs are good makes this even more of a feat
@@ordjk4797 yeah, can't say they had any bad songs.
Rain is a masterpiece,, underrated
I'm sure you hear this frequently, but your Beatles guitar tutorials are FABulous, the best by far. A million thanks for putting your heart and soul into the mission.
Glad you like them!
One of my favorite Beatles' songs and also one of their most underrated compositions.
Yep
That backwards part sung by John at the end...I always thought he was singing..."stareth down and nourish." I was 11 when the Beatles first appeared on Ed Sullivan. The amount of pleasure I've received from the Beatles music is immense!
The guitar instruction alone is fantastic. But the background stories are fascinating. Thank you
Genius Mike. You honor their music with your meticulous work. Superbly done.
I produced an entertainment news show for several years and got to meet quite a number of musical artists. I never got to meet Mike Pachelli, who is, of course, a recording artist in his own right, and I certainly wish I had. Is there a more talented, affable and generous guy anywhere? Would have loved to meet him....
Mike...you're the 6th Beatle! What a technician and what a discerning ear...wow. Your videos are masterpieces in their own!
This has got to be my favorite lesson of yours. Rain has been regarded as one of the greatest B sides of all time. Ringo plays great on this record, and Paul's bass is trippy, almost evoking the sound of falling rain.
Mike Pachelli deserves a Grammy for his incisive videos! His detailed, historical stories are informative and his guitar lessons are superb! I recall that music books containing Beatles' songs always had the tunes in improper keys.( I'm 70.) Mike's showing the real deal!
Yep
This is arguably their most underrated single. Definitely one of my favorites! Thanks for the lesson Mike!☺️
No doubt!
I was just thinking that on a video about the Beatles, at least I wouldn't see the ubiquitous "underrated" comment. Dammit!
No such thing as an Underrated beatles song
love all the history ,just keep these lessons coming Mike, they are deeply appreciated!
Thanks, will do!
Yeah it’s great.
As an Northern Englishman (just like all of the Beatles) the weather is a key part of life!
I get this song and all the lyrics and the drums are amazing work.
And imagine what Revolver would be like with Paperback Writer and Rain on.🤯
John's rhythm is so darn good! The backbone of the Beatle's nuanced approach that stands on top.
'Rain' was really the first Beatles tune where Paul's newly acquired Rickenbacker bass was prominent in the song, (And really any pop tune for that matter.) That and 'Paperback Writer'. I always thought his Honer bass never cut through the mix at all. (Man, I sure wouldn't mind living in the south of France. I loved my short time there all those years ago.) Brilliant job as usual.
An older musical pal of mine told me that when this song came out in the spring/summer of 1966 "it floored everyone," meaning all the radio-listening kids in his Queens NY high school. No one had ever heard anything like it before in pop music, not even remotely. (Little did they know what was just around the corner.)
This is one of my favourite Beatles songs and I actually had no idea that they tuned to A for the original recording so that was cool to learn, still has one of the coolest bass lines from Paul as well and I know I've been asking for these a lot but I'd love to see a video on Hey Bulldog, If I Fell and some Anthology cuts like Free As A Bird, Real Love or If You've Got Trouble. Great video as always, Mike, stay awesome and keep 'em coming
Mine too and I was going to request Hey Bulldog as well - Especially the bass line!
Played music all my life (70 now), guitar since I was 12, (I was raised by the Beatles) you blow me away Dude, Thanks
This was your greatest beatles contribution, nobody would of been able to figure out how to do this but someone of your abilities and passion. Now Rain is playable.
I’ve been trying to learn this song for YEARS. I could never find anything accurate. Thank you so much Mike!!!!
You even did the backwards part! Outstanding! I'm a fan of this channel now.
Ray - Thanks! And good eye on your part noticing the backwards video.
Hi Mike, saw the Beatles live in the 60's, they were singing thru their amps, what an innovative group ! Your cover is the best I have ever heard, thanx for all the hard work to keep the Beatles sound alive. Rain is one of my personal favorites.
I love watching Mike’s videos so much! Just so informative and inspiring!
You are the gold standard of Beatles videos.
That droning chorus chord with1 finger on the b string is perfect! Nobody else is playing that on the internet and I knew something was wrong there but couldnt work out what it was. Thanks
Scar - You obviously have good ears. Glad I could help out a little.
I like how the bass and drums are both distinctly audible in this song, whereas in most pop/rock songs it seems as though the emphasis is on one or the other.
WOW!...this IS the best lesson/breakdown of one of the most under rated Beatle song ever! Amazing, just amazing you Sir are a genius, a genius with multiple talents and out of this wold hearing! Thank you so much you exist and share your work with mere mortals like me...
Your a fountain of knowledge - and no wonder, with the tuning and tricks, I could never get the sound of this song back in the day.
It's difficult for me to choose my favourite Beatles 7" and it was always a tie between "Strawberry Fields / Penny Lane" and "Paperback Write / Rain". Both are amazing. You did an excellent job dissecting Rain, especially getting around the studio trickery to approximate the sound.
Thanks for sharing!
The mind boggles at that much talent and inspiration. Two double-A sided singles, the four songs all-time stone classics, released practically back-to-back, bookended by Revolver on one side and Pepper on the other. I've marveled at it since I was a kid and it's still utterly insane. Most bands are lucky to get ONE good song.
Outstanding cover: An especially challenging one to do given all the technical intricacies underlying its production -- as discussed in another great lesson. Thanks! for it.
Wow, thank you!
Really, really well done. It explains why playing standard tuned chords didn't sound anything like what they did and were wholly unsatisfying to play on what is for me probably a top 10 Beatles song. You really brought your A-game on this one. (Well, like always, but I thought this took it up a notch!)
"Rain" is in my top 5 Beatles songs.
Thank you Mike, your videos means a lot to me
Thanks Mike! Always enjoy your tutorials and Beatle story lines.
Glad you like them!
Yet another amazing analysis & breakdown of a classic Beatles song by Mike! It's incredible how they were able to take basic guitar chords and manipulate them into something so musically complex. Thanks for these lessons Mike & hope that you are doing well & staying safe over there! 👍👍😉😉
I love the trip you take us on with every song.
Excellent rendition Mike I especially like the reverse vocals.
Watched you for years mike Your channel is really blowing up now Congrats
Thanks Mike. I never knew why I couldn't get that song to sound right. Now I know!
You always give so much insight into how great the Beatles really were!
Your the best!
Once again Mike, a new video of yours(absolutely fantastic I might add)popped up in my feed, preventing me from going out and accomplishing my tasks in a timely manner. You put so much work and positive energy into your demos/lessons and I appreciate every bit of it. Don't ever stop.
thank you for your passion of the Beatles. Still the best of all time in my opinion regarding rock and roll and moving on to their later stuff. 'Free as a bird'..still brings a tear to my eyes whenever I hear it. Thanks again for your technical insight of their music Mike, but isn't it a shame that the Beatles get far too little airplay on the radio these days. Rock on friend., Tom from England.
Great job. Thanks for bringing props to class today. 👍🏻
The new Revolver 2022 remix Deluxe Set has a track of John's guitar, Ringo's drums, and Paul's bass as recorded "speeded up" (disk 2, Rain (take 5/actual speed)). This track was then slowed down, as explained by Mike, and John's vocal added. Also, Paul overdubbed his bass at the slower speed, so that only John's guitar and Ringo's drumming survived from the original "faster" track. Absolutely amazing to me how they were able to use recording tricks to create that unique sound!
One of my favorite Beatles songs (I think I've said that 100 times now , lol) and just love the bassline , my brain always focuses on that bassline for some reason , it's nothing complicated , but just so damn "right on" and pleasing to the ears
Brilliant lesson as always Mike. More ‘66 stuff please.
Thanks Mike. Great job as always. I met Ken Townsend in August 2019 at Abbey Road studios. It was an open day. He graciously chatted to me for 5mins. I thanked him for ADT! Lol. I also got to chat with Lester Youngwho has looked after Abbey Road’s microphone collection for over 50 years.
Fantastic Mike .You are special such a fabulous diagnosis.I love what you do mate it’s very much appreciated x
The stories behind the music make Mikes lessons extraordinary. It*s like sharing a Beatles Academy.
The backstories you put together are as awesome as your playing - which is really saying something!
gotta love your dedication, Mike. The retuning--G# to G--alone: you are a passionate and excellent teacher. thank you! Bart
These historical aspects are priceless.
Thank you
Earl - Glad you think so. And it proves you DO NOT have ADHD. :-)
Good job Mike - excellent
One of my favorite songs and as always you nailed it! Thank you Mike for posting these great lessons.
Thank you Mike for demystifying “Rain”. Amazing job on all the guitar parts and tuning.😎
The greatest B side of all time! Great lesson Mike😊
Time stops when you listen to the Beatles, they had the ability to take you out of your body to another universe
Faaaaantaaaastiiiic Mike. Why don’t You show how Pauls part is play also. Im a bassman. Please Do in next video. Regards from Sweden ❤️🇸🇪❤️
Thanks for the history of this great tune,always loved this song, this incredible band constantly pushed themselves looking for new sounds and explore different music
one of my favorite Beatles songs ever; and nobody does it. See how many cover versions are on the RUclipss. Splendid job!
Did a cover of this in then 70s - on the outdo we repeated the line “the weather’s fine” and had the lead singer do the verse over it.
Every lesson mindboggling
You nailed it again Mike! Did I tell you you're a genious?
Giles - thanks, but I am in NO way, shape, or form a "genious." (sp)
Thank you so much Mike, my request of the 'Rain' lesson was granted! One of my absolute favourite Beatles songs!
A truly great song... a firm fave in my house. Thanks for this...
There is no one like Mike Pachelli! I would love to do a Beatles jam with Mike
Yeah, that'd definitely be fun
Yeah, that'd definitely be fun
@@andrewpappas9311 I see what you're doing ... you're using ADT
WOW thanks again Mike, you are awesome keep em coming. If I were 20 years younger I would start another Beatles tribute band, but me and my band enjoy playing them with or without an audience. Thanks again.
The drumming is excellent and worthy of the rest of the effort.
Frank - YES! That's Richie Russo on drums. I've been working with him since the early 90's.
He's fabulous!!
You and Richie Ruso are still working together.. WOW. I remember when I introduced him to You it's been a while LOL... Awesome Mike..
Mike: your detailed knowledge/analysis of everything that everybody (musicians and technicians) did in the studios is amazing!
Your channel is a gold mine for a Beatles fan. Thanks Mike!!
NOW !!! MIKE... with the editing of the video clip. YOUR CREATIVITY is back. Kind of like "Your" V32 days.. I love it. BIG MIKE 💯🏁
Well done. I've seen 'Rain' explained in different tunings and it did sound spot-on, however I was never convinced the Beatles would use such an 'exotic' tuning for just this one song. Your explanation and tuning sounds spot-on and seem more likely.
I don't think they care if they use "exotic" tuning because they don't even worry to play live. In Let It Be album, every song there is easy to play live which why "Get Back to their root"
Mike - this is so good!!! Thank you so much.
Beatles music, far more complicated than my youthful ears recognized back in the day. Nicely done, Mr. Pachelli!
Very good man! ... you're amazing! ... they were so great and this song has a very special feeling ... I especially like their sound of this period 1966 ... revolver ...
Great explanation of the Beatles magic
Hey I was playing this on my RIcky 12 today. This is good. Thanks!
the soul of this music is the bass line
Thanks Mike, All your instructional videos are great and vey much appreciated. I found a tuning that I use when playing this song that I think hits all the notes, especially the arpeggio section that starts just before the backwards vocal at the end. I tune to G D G G B D
The G's are all an octave apart with the low G tuned down below a standard low E. I use a .070 string for that G. Check it out and see if it makes sense. Thanks again.
Really great lesson, down to the tiniest detail. 👍
Wow! You never cease to impress! Excellent breakdown of one of the Beatles' most underrated tunes. 👏👏
Mike! There is no one that delivers such a quality product the way that you do! Thank you for your generosity of sharing your knowledge and passion of The Beatles. Your meticulous research is sublime! Merci. ¡Gracias! Shukran lak. Grazie! Ua tsaug. Danke. Obrigado. 🌴
Thumbs up once again, especially for the backwards Vocal and Video!!
Glad you liked it!
Perhaps my all time favorite Beatles song, which really mean my all time favorite song. I had figured out a lot of it out but this lesson really helps with the nuances and the history is awsome. Thanks Mike!
Sounds Great Mike! Keep on Truckin...
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks mike the way you teach is incredibly helpful me being self tough I’ve never had a teacher so it’s great having a teacher online that I can actually understand his teaching
That was great mike! I bought the Beatles complete scores book a few years ago, a great book but it has gaps. Your videos fill that gap! I reckon you could do the ultimate book about The Beatles music. Looking forward to the next one!
Brilliant! Mike these lessons are fantastic. Rich in history details too. Thank you 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Wow, I knew the backstory can't believe you pulled it off !!!!!! Thank you 🙂
You had mentioned you needed a Rickenbacker bass to do this song, did you buy the fire glo you are playing, what year / model is it ? Its incredible the lengths you go through to produce these videos for us, I wonder if 95% of the viewers can even comprehend the amount of time and effort you put into making these as accurate as possible, its amazing and thank you!!!!
I agree Tom. Mike certainly puts so much into getting it right. My band in the 60's covered many of these Beatle tunes but didn't realize we weren't playing them right.
@@Jim-dn6pp Luckily your audience didn't either! ;-D
I agree. I wish RUclips and Mike were around when I was a kid trying to learn this stuff.
it's hard work just playing all the instruments as I do too when I record my songs, but then record the videos. ah yeah! He had a lot of work to do, it makes Me appreciate him more, Mike is a fantastic guy!
Just fantastic! One of my personal favorite Beatle songs superbly done. As a side note, I still have the 45 PRM you pictured in the lesson. While a fan of Paperback Writer, years after listening to both sides, I thought Rain was a better and more innovative song - just one lifelong Beatle fan's opinion. Thank you again!!!
Rock on!
Thanks for showing how to play this so it sounds right. Another great job Mike!
My pleasure. You have good ears to notice it "sounds right!"
Certainly one of your better ones!
What a great video! Just watched this with the rain pouring down out here in the overcast Essex UK countryside.
Glorious.
Thanks Mike, sounds great, really enjoyable and your voice sounds close too. Peace.
Hey Mike…we used to play this. I play Bass, and used to Drop D. It helped with the sound for sure. Good Vids…
Rock on!!!
Well done, thanks for walking us fans thru it!
You bet!
One of my favorites!
Thanks Mike. I love tuning the E to D ... Fun song. I finally got "Two of us"!
Awesome work!
Absolutely Splendid!!
Absolutely amazing
What makes this song is Paul's bass. He's winding it around John and George, while in step with Ringo (who is playing more complex fills than normal) while also keeping his own melody going.
Not many bassists are as strong in the context of song structure as Paul Mccartney.