I remember when we first heard the song we thought they were saying "i'm gonna mange your mind". But on closer listening we heard the two words and there was this revelation that The Beatles actually made mistakes! To beginner musicians this was a huge boost...it meant there was still hope for us!
I just love how you appreciate George‘s contribution to the song: „That‘s so George Harrison…“ George is the only Beatle I personally met. He was such a wonderful and understanding person. Once he realized I also made music, that was the only subject we talked about. He really was into what he was doing and he loved it. But it took me a long time to somehow understand what his role was in the band.
Thanks for exploring this song. It's one of my all time favourites of theirs. For me it sums up that combination of a beautiful melody and raw bluesy dockside edge, that was always unique to them. Maybe it's only me, and maybe it's because they grew up in a seaport, but for me those wonderful raw, slightly nasal harmonies on songs like this, evoke for me a hint of the harmonies of folk music and sea shanties.
These Beatles’ lessons really bring home the sophistication of their music structure on seemingly simple songs-they were never a 3 chord band, as some have suggested, even on their early material. The combined playing of George and John is amazingly masterful. My appreciation of the Beatles has only increased as I’ve watched your videos, so thank you for that!
Great tutorial. Thank you for your diligence and sharing your gifts. Always loved this catchy, seemingly simple song. Yet, once you break it down it’s not so “simple”. It’s sophisticated, in fact, despite being 1963. To me, the vocals were the hook to this song. McCartney’s high-pitched harmonies coupled with Lennon’s lower range harmonies were outstandingly iconoclastic. Smokey Robinson and The Miracles come to mind who also had unique and groundbreaking harmonies for that period. Also, Lennon’s overdubbed harmonica was a brilliant add-on and it really helped make the song sound so wonderful. Thanks again Mike. Tremendous work as always!
This one is right next to my heart: at eight years old (1973) I decided to begin my record collection at JC Penney's with something around two dollars, and after much consultation with an older brother, came away with an unmarked orange label (Vee Jay?) "Please Please Me"/"Love Me Do", a Capitol "I Get Around"/"Don't Worry Baby", and a Swan "She Loves You" backed with this beloved gem. And it re-appeared on one of my first two LPs, "Second Album". It had a kind of magic unique to that part of your life, and it still has every bit of it. I've lived my life with this song, and that A minor still takes me there. Classic Beatle bridge, too. Worked out fine, John!
Can't believe John thought this song was a failure ... I think it is fascinating, From the odd opening of the 'oh yeahs'.. with heavy accents... and the bit that goes...' I'm telling you my friend'.. wow... the way those chords work seems rather forward thinking for the time... and then the bridge...!!!' Well there's going to be time'.... unreal! Those changes.... anyway.... I think this little song packs a great deal of interesting and original ideas into one great pop tune that rocks. You did a great job if it Mike.
I'm probably going to show my age, but I luv the early Beatles stuff its raw and quite innocent in its own way, the harmonica fills out the overall sound! Thanks Mike good job! James 🎸
When Paul played this in 2005 when i drove up to Sacramento to see him, it blew my mind. Thanks for this great video; love the facts/background at the beginning!
Having been around at the time I’ve always loved the early raw Beatle stuff and this one is no exception. Still brings a tingle down the spine when it gets going with “imagine”. Thanks Mike as always
I love this song so much that I worked up my own version years ago and have kept playing it since. It's evolved to be a bit slower than the Beatles' version just because the melody is so beautiful. I do an Am7 to bring out the lushness of that change.
Absolutely fab lesson… I always enjoyed the bridge in this song.. especially when you hear George’s harmony comes in… I alway thought that Jeff Lynne could have done this song in the style of how he did I call your name with Ringo and the guts…
As other's have said before, the early songs are great! So special hearing these YOUR way, I like watching you teach chords, even though I don't play. I love guitar music! 👍🎶🎸🎶
Thanks, Mike. Wow, lots of comments saying this was one of their favorites. I’m a die-hard Beatles fan, but I don’t share the enthusiasm for this one. Mike, we love what you do!!
Thanks again Mike. I've listened and played this song dozens of time without hearing the complexity of it. You've opened my eyes, or should I say ears.
As usual, terrific lesson Mike! Love that story about John's Aunt Mimi & boy she couldn't have been more wrong! Keep up the great work & hope that things are good in France! 👍👍🎸🎸
Some of those older Beatle songs were like two songs in one. The chorus was so different yet just as melodic and blending perfectly back into the melody.
Great job Mike learning lots from you, I really dig this one for sure. They sure knew how to write these catchy little tunes . So glad I ran into your channel. This is a lot better than any night tv show. By the way I have a few Beatle guitars witch makes it sound so much better playing along. Keep up the great historical renditions cause there is no music that compares to it in my book . I dig it man !! Oh and I've got my own little RINGO to help me along. Later friend !!
Robert - Thanks and yeah, I've done (literally) thousands of sessions. Still do - via the web. email me at www.MikePachelli.com if you have a project needing my assistance.
Mike, another great lesson and love the back story! I just listened to a few different Beatles studio recordings of I'll Get You and, to my ear, there's not even a hint of a John guitar part. Question: Is it possible that there's no John guitar part and that he layed down the harmonica part along with the George, Paul, Ringo rhythm track? Just a thought.
David - There's "not even a hint of John's guitar" because the producer had no idea on how to record two guitars, a bass, drums and vocals at the same time. And please know that I do EXTENSIVE research on the backstory. As I say in the lesson, they all played and sang live to tape. John couldn't have sang the song and played harmonica throughout the song at the same time.
It's one of their lesser known tunes but I enjoy hearing all those mess-ups during the middle section where it sounds like everybody is playing a different lyric.
Hey Mike, great video. Love your channel. Can you tell me, do you use flat wound strings on your J-160e when doing Beatle songs? What gauge do you prefer? Thanks!
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This song is an absolute gem along with Thank You Girl and There's a Place.
I totally agree. Great choices.
Even with the early filler songs that didn't "work out" at first they still get better by now!
I've heard more than one person comment over the last 50 years that the Beatles' music was so simple. They couldn't be more wrong.
I remember when we first heard the song we thought they were saying "i'm gonna mange your mind". But on closer listening we heard the two words and there was this revelation that The Beatles actually made mistakes! To beginner musicians this was a huge boost...it meant there was still hope for us!
I just love how you appreciate George‘s contribution to the song: „That‘s so George Harrison…“
George is the only Beatle I personally met. He was such a wonderful and understanding person. Once he realized I also made music, that was the only subject we talked about. He really was into what he was doing and he loved it. But it took me a long time to somehow understand what his role was in the band.
Early Beatles are GEMS, thanks for keeping them Alive
Thanks for exploring this song. It's one of my all time favourites of theirs. For me it sums up that combination of a beautiful melody and raw bluesy dockside edge, that was always unique to them. Maybe it's only me, and maybe it's because they grew up in a seaport, but for me those wonderful raw, slightly nasal harmonies on songs like this, evoke for me a hint of the harmonies of folk music and sea shanties.
Yeah - Paul is on record saying, "I liked that slightly faggy way we sang. ‘Oh yeah, oh yeah. "
These Beatles’ lessons really bring home the sophistication of their music structure on seemingly simple songs-they were never a 3 chord band, as some have suggested, even on their early material.
The combined playing of George and John is amazingly masterful. My appreciation of the Beatles has only increased as I’ve watched your videos, so thank you for that!
Jim - Yes! The interplay between John & George should be studied for centuries to come.
Another great one Mike. Love the back stories. 👏👏👏🙋♂️🇬🇧
Great tutorial. Thank you for your diligence and sharing your gifts. Always loved this catchy, seemingly simple song. Yet, once you break it down it’s not so “simple”. It’s sophisticated, in fact, despite being 1963. To me, the vocals were the hook to this song. McCartney’s high-pitched harmonies coupled with Lennon’s lower range harmonies were outstandingly iconoclastic. Smokey Robinson and The Miracles come to mind who also had unique and groundbreaking harmonies for that period. Also, Lennon’s overdubbed harmonica was a brilliant add-on and it really helped make the song sound so wonderful. Thanks again Mike. Tremendous work as always!
I used to perform this song for my extended family when I was six years of age. Still a favourite of mine today.
This one is right next to my heart: at eight years old (1973) I decided to begin my record collection at JC Penney's with something around two dollars, and after much consultation with an older brother, came away with an unmarked orange label (Vee Jay?) "Please Please Me"/"Love Me Do", a Capitol "I Get Around"/"Don't Worry Baby", and a Swan "She Loves You" backed with this beloved gem. And it re-appeared on one of my first two LPs, "Second Album". It had a kind of magic unique to that part of your life, and it still has every bit of it. I've lived my life with this song, and that A minor still takes me there. Classic Beatle bridge, too. Worked out fine, John!
I have no words to express how much i appreciate your work 👏🏻
Can't believe John thought this song was a failure ... I think it is fascinating, From the odd opening of the 'oh yeahs'.. with heavy accents... and the bit that goes...' I'm telling you my friend'.. wow... the way those chords work seems rather forward thinking for the time... and then the bridge...!!!' Well there's going to be time'.... unreal! Those changes.... anyway.... I think this little song packs a great deal of interesting and original ideas into one great pop tune that rocks. You did a great job if it Mike.
I'm probably going to show my age, but I luv the early Beatles stuff its raw and quite innocent in its own way, the harmonica fills out the overall sound!
Thanks Mike good job! James 🎸
Lqqq - Me too - their best stuff - in my humble opinion - was between '63 - 66.
Anyone whatever his or her age is free to enjoy whatever period of the Beatles,this is a tribute to their incredible sensitivity.
I didn’t really appreciate Johns early rhythm playing until these videos came along
When Paul played this in 2005 when i drove up to Sacramento to see him, it blew my mind. Thanks for this great video; love the facts/background at the beginning!
It was amazing back then to have a single as good as "She Loves You", and then flip it over and get another song this good. No one else could do that.
I love it when the Beatles make vocal mistakes and leave them in. Fun! Great one, Mike! You're the best!
Excellent stuff Mike. This was one of my favourite Beatles tunes. I love George's vocal harmony part in the bridge. it's very country-sounding.
Having been around at the time I’ve always loved the early raw Beatle stuff and this one is no exception. Still brings a tingle down the spine when it gets going with “imagine”. Thanks Mike as always
I was playing this in the car earlier today, one of my all time favourite early Beatles songs! Great job, glad you sang the words right!
I love this song so much that I worked up my own version years ago and have kept playing it since. It's evolved to be a bit slower than the Beatles' version just because the melody is so beautiful. I do an Am7 to bring out the lushness of that change.
Love this song. A favourite of Paul’s too. He used to include it in his live shows in the 1990s.
2005, too. I was so glad to hear it.
Thanks Mike! Another innocent early Beatles tune. It is special and it's The Beatles! Woo Hoo!!! 💥🎸
Fantastic lesson as always Mike. Love the intricacy of George’s part. Thanks again for this brilliant series.
One of my favorite tunes, too often overlooked
I love how you dissect these songs. Especially the lost parts by John. Interesting that this isn’t the only Beatles song where John’s parts get lost.
One of my all-time favorites! Thanks a lot!
Oh yeah ! Oh yeah I love it getting er done !! You're the best at what you do teaching !!!
Absolutely fab lesson… I always enjoyed the bridge in this song.. especially when you hear George’s harmony comes in… I alway thought that Jeff Lynne could have done this song in the style of how he did I call your name with Ringo and the guts…
Thank you Mike Pachelli.
Fantastic!🎸❤
As other's have said before, the early songs are great! So special hearing these YOUR way, I like watching you teach chords, even though I don't play. I love guitar music! 👍🎶🎸🎶
Kudos to you, Mike, the true fifth Beatle. ❤
Absolutely fantastic Mike thank you
Thanks, Mike. Wow, lots of comments saying this was one of their favorites. I’m a die-hard Beatles fan, but I don’t share the enthusiasm for this one. Mike, we love what you do!!
Thanks again Mike. I've listened and played this song dozens of time without hearing the complexity of it. You've opened my eyes, or should I say ears.
This was the only Beatles record to be released first as a B-side then as an A-side.
Was it? Where?
He prolly meant it was intended to be an A side but relegated to B when they wrote "She Loves You."
Great lesson on an underrated (and personal favorite) Beatle track. Thank you, Mike!
Very welcome!
Thanks for sharing the Fab Four musical talents.❤
I love this song! Great job!
As usual, terrific lesson Mike! Love that story about John's Aunt Mimi & boy she couldn't have been more wrong! Keep up the great work & hope that things are good in France! 👍👍🎸🎸
Thanks! Will do!
Thanks for the video, especially the tidbit about where Paul got the chord sequence of D to Am. (All my Trials by Joan Baez).
Thank you Mike! So well done as usual. You are one talented guy!
Some of those older Beatle songs were like two songs in one. The chorus was so different yet just as melodic and blending perfectly back into the melody.
Sounds so good.
Great song and lesson Mike.
You’re a legend Mike
A other great one, thanks Mike!
Thank you for your incredible work,Mike!
My pleasure!
Thank you for another Battles classic.
The Beatles’s genius: writing such good songs with simple beginners chords!
beginner's chords?
D, A, Bm, Am, C7 . . .
One of their best.
Spectacular!
That gives goosebumps.....
Nice work on the vocals! The low A was perfect and really popped.
Great job Mike!! 👍👍🎸😎
Really digging’ the tone you’ve achieved with the Gretsch and Vox👍
Just did a 3 star Michelin for lunch then I watched this at 5 o’clock. No difference. Nous sommes dans la recherche de perfection.
Outstanding mate!!!
Thanks a lot!
groovy, short but well done. Thanks, Mike.
Love it Mike! Thanks again :)
Great job Mike. I recorded my own version during lockdown……great fun!
"The best I'll get you" is the one from Live at the BBC played in E !!!!!
I like the "you'll need a.." explanations in these lessons. It's like ingredients needed for a food recipe.
Glad it was helpful!
Really good vocal harmonies as usual
Wow 🙌🙌 Great work Mike!!
Glad you liked it!!
You’re so cool Mike! Thanks for all your content!
Ah, my favorite Teacher ❤️
Great job Mike learning lots from you, I really dig this one for sure. They sure knew how to write these catchy little tunes . So glad I ran into your channel. This is a lot better than any night tv show. By the way I have a few Beatle guitars witch makes it sound so much better playing along. Keep up the great historical renditions cause there is no music that compares to it in my book . I dig it man !! Oh and I've got my own little RINGO to help me along. Later friend !!
always like your Beatles ‘s song history lesdon 2
siii exacto, lo que mas me gusta de este tema es cuando cambia a ese Am cuando dice pretend
Nice Job.. I really enjoyed this.
Thanks Mike. Paul McCartney does a great version of this in a 2006 concert
This is one of my favorite tracks, more so with the live, "Anthology" version, where it seems Ringo picks up the drum attack after the bridge.
Excelent job master, can you include the George's line of singing? it would be great.
So Mercy Beat!
Superb again Mike!
Mike very cool
Another one that John always talked down about... it's a fantastic example of the early Beatles at their finest.
That chord change from D to Am on the word "pretend" is amazing. In all these years, I never figured it out by listening to the song. Great lesson!
George=nuance, I wish more people got that. 👍👍
Loved it...thanks
Excellent Mike!
Are you planning to upload the singers' vocals separately in the near feature?😊
Your fanclub would really appreciate it.😊
Nope. Sorry. No plans to do that what-so-ever.
thank you for these videos : )
Fabulous.
It's that Am chord that makes the song stand out.
What a song!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great!
Great Beatle covers! Are you going to do anymore Yardbird covers? Would love to see you do "I Ain't Got You" and "I Ain't Done Wrong". Thanks
Thanks and yeah - Jim McCarty recorded three additional Yarbirds tunes here at my studio when we did the interview.
MUY MUY BUENO MIKE!!!!!!!
Absolutely brilliant. Do you ever do session work Mike ?
Robert - Thanks and yeah, I've done (literally) thousands of sessions. Still do - via the web.
email me at www.MikePachelli.com if you have a project needing my assistance.
George's guitar part sounds very like Status Quo, very cool!
Singing a Beatle song is putting your footsteps in the footsteps of giants.
this is a fun one to play the lyric melody line on guitar
Mike, another great lesson and love the back story! I just listened to a few different Beatles studio recordings of I'll Get You and, to my ear, there's not even a hint of a John guitar part. Question: Is it possible that there's no John guitar part and that he layed down the harmonica part along with the George, Paul, Ringo rhythm track? Just a thought.
David - There's "not even a hint of John's guitar" because the producer had no idea on how to record two guitars, a bass, drums and vocals at the same time.
And please know that I do EXTENSIVE research on the backstory. As I say in the lesson, they all played and sang live to tape. John couldn't have sang the song and played harmonica throughout the song at the same time.
My take is John is playing the same rhythm as George.
It's one of their lesser known tunes but I enjoy hearing all those mess-ups during the middle section where it sounds like everybody is playing a different lyric.
Great job as usual! Not to be one of those guys but how about I Me Mine. The chords sound amazing…
Nice !!!
Mike - Two Suggestions: Birthday and Revolution (White Album version) both would seem to be perfect for your channel.
Thank you very much Mike!
Here is another great idea:
-Money (That's what I want)
I do like their version of "Money." But I'm still concentrating on songs the lads actually wrote themselves.
Hey Mike, great video. Love your channel. Can you tell me, do you use flat wound strings on your J-160e when doing Beatle songs? What gauge do you prefer? Thanks!
No - I would NEVER use flatwounds on an acoustic. I use 10's or 11's with the action as low as possible.