People are incredulous when I tell them that there isn't a Beatles' song that I like more than John's "I'll Be Back". Two bridges, great vocals, lean production and a heartbreaking story, as well, about John being separated from his dad. Proof that a song with no wasted notes and beautiful chord changes (that A minor is killer) that can hold your interest for 2 1/2 minutes is a powerful piece of music. Like "A Hard Day's Night"...

@teeteebee

6 ай бұрын

Love this song. The way the final verse ends 'early' and we're just left with the unresolved guitars and riff - puts a lump in my throat. One of John's very best.

One of their best, and most overlooked, songs. Haunting.

@tjcint

Жыл бұрын

Totally agree.

@user-kb3pd5uy4t

5 ай бұрын

M0

Mike, I have a very small KZread channel where I try to teach Beatle (and solo) songs, but I always tell my viewers if you want to play the songs the way the Beatles actually played them to watch YOUR channel. I am amazed at the amount of time and effort you put into your videos. Thank you sir for all you do for Beatle fans around the world.😎

A testament to how smoothly written this song is: Mike talks about the interesting and odd measure counts in the verses and bridge, and yet, when you play this song, nothing jumps out as strange. I've played this song for years and everything just seems natural. I never gave the measure counts a thought.

One of my favorite Beatles song. Underrated, probably because of its simplicity. I think it has dreamy quality.

@lesleylesley5821

2 жыл бұрын

Their early stuff is the best, my opinion anyway....

@JohnDoe-tw8es

2 жыл бұрын

@@lesleylesley5821 Some of the early stuff is great, but then songs like Straw. fields and A day in the life are probably their best. At least in my humble opinion. Well come to think of it almost all their songs were great.

@johnwilliams1223

2 жыл бұрын

@@JohnDoe-tw8es It’s difficult to say what was their best. The way I see it, each era was the best the music industry had to offer. Each year brought something fresh and nuanced. Right to the very end.

@emmettmckenna4565

2 жыл бұрын

It is one of my all time favorite Beatles songs as well. Yeah, it might have a dreamy quality but it’s also one of the strongest melodies in all of pop/rock music and easily one of John’s best ‘white soul’ vocals ever. Up there with “Not A Second Time” and “Anna” as far as the blue eyed soul vocals go!

@MrFulkyval

Жыл бұрын

Simplicity? Well.... all that chord progression...mmmm I won't say it is simple :-)

Your explanation of George's guitar part is spot on Mike. I love this song and have been studying it for 57 years and you have done the best job on KZread of breaking it down. Thanks for sharing your expertise.

Every Beatles song you teach seems like the best Beatles song ever written, and I appreciate it even more than I did. But it's also a tribute to your skill in teaching. Thanks for this!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Bravissimo! I'm giving you a one-man standing ovation here in my den. Thank you so much, Mike!

Mike, you’re a treasure. You are doing all this work out of love - not money. I just wanted you to know that I appreciate all your efforts. You have inspired me in many ways, and even inspired my version of Norwegian Wood on my KZread channel. Thank you for all your hard work.

Yet another brilliant tutorial, of a classic song, by those geniuses, it's only when you break the song down showing us all the band members relevant parts that when realise how clever these guys really were, you also are a genius yourself, and a multi talented musician, please keep these songs coming Mike, and many thanks for your brilliant tutorial, take care my friend. 😊👍👍

@GabrielGroupRealtor

3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@dodgedandle8311

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have put it Better, Great Guitar parts , Clever, but never for just the sake of being clever ,great arrangements and when you think about how young they all were, their knowledge of chords and voicing .. The Beatles we’re Completely Musical ⭐️🌞❤️

@dodgedandle8311

2 жыл бұрын

Great Work Mike by the way ⭐️🌞❤️

That's great Mike. It's nice to see some more obscure numbers here. And yes, George's maturity in those subtle licks shows what a truly great guitarist he was.

The Spanish guitar sounds so beautiful in this. Thanks Mike for doing this one.

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

MikeyJ- Yeah - That Garcia has had 51 years to mellow!!

@kenzee9290

3 жыл бұрын

I went out and bought one this week... not THAT expensive... but nonetheless... very inspirational! Thanks again Mike!

Every time I watch these videos I always follow by going right to the original recordings to listen again with this new background and instrumental perspective; leaves me with a whole new and fresh appreciation of the Beatles mastery and Mike’s too for that matter. These videos are so great!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

@kenzee9290

3 жыл бұрын

@@MPfrance thanks Mike! You've motivated me to go out and buy a nylon stringed guitar this week. (The first i've had in over 50 years). You give me a new, refreshed look and approach to Beatles songs I thought I knew. John and George taught me how to play guitar and play with the rhythms. You are teaching me even more of the music I love and grew up with! I love you for all you're doing from your heart. Ken Z. I'd love to play with you in your studio! HaHa

These are always so ridiculously good, but your singing in the demos just kills me. It's always so perfect.

Beautiful song! Another favorite from the early days! I love it!

This is just awesome. A beautiful song, with beautiful melodies and harmonies - and you capture it for the world to see how incredible they were and how clever a musician you are. Keep exploring their greatness and keep showing us your talent. Superb.

13:14 this is the nost beautiful note in rhe world. I get very spanish vibes when I hear this song, the chords are heaven. I'm Brazilian ans this gives me such tropical vibes. The calm ans fresh breeze passing through the window at night. Chills. Great lesson! 🌴🌊

@teeteebee

6 ай бұрын

It's beautiful. I love the guitars on this track. It sounds like all three of them playing together in a circle, with Ringo hitting out the time. The melancholy, the desperation, the helplessness of the lyric. Such a perfect song.

@janebraun4482

5 ай бұрын

Never realised about that spanish quality that helps makes it so special and ethereal.

Love the way how you break down John and George's parts..very nice.keep it up..5 stars to you..love the Beatles

I'll Be Back always feels to me like it is about to stumble and fall over. The performance mirrors the urgency of the lyric. Lovely job capturing that feel.

"...trust me: none of the Beatles played that C". Yes: we do trust you! Thank you Mike!

I always thought of this beautiful song, ahead of its time, seems more 65 66ish , more advanced in application, there music was evolving , from somewhat simple, to showing how musically genius, they were ! Songs that described feelings, like Help , Hide your love away, Yesterday, Michelle, Nowhere man and the list goes on and on ! When they did ill be back, it showed how they were maturing musically ,and changing music forever! Great job!

Mike is the gold standard for Beatles lessons. Great background info on the track. Thanks Mike!!

Thanks for all you do Mike! Best BEATLES teacher on KZread.

The most perfect and professional reproduction of Beatles' songs I've ever seen. Brilliant and great teacher Mike ¡

Mike, What a fantastic job recreating " *I'll be Back"* You sound just like the record. Thank you so much for the Lesson! Now I can play this song the correct way! This is one of my favorite songs off " _The Beatles 65"_ I grew up listening to all the American releases. I was too young to buy albums on my own back in the 60's. My Older brother and Sister purchased all The Beatle albums & Singles and when they went out, I played them all! ... Thanks again Mike. I had to subscribe; I want to learn all the Beatles songs! God Bless... ✝☮❤🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🌞

Brilliant. Thank you Mike. Your love of the Beatles really comes through and you really are the best at breaking down their music for those of wanting to learn it.

@MPfrance

2 жыл бұрын

Tinto - My pleasure!

Perfect again Mike. Just a brilliant and joyous analysis of another beautiful Beatle song. Thank you so much.

You've got a great voice. This song is 58 years old, they were one of the only bands that really used harmonies like this. They are actually a folk/rock band. Timeless songs.

Too many Pachellis is never enough.

Thank you Mike for this great lesson and your great rendition of this timeless song! Among many of my top favorite Beatles songs this one of my favorites. As you mentioned, it exemplifies the simple, tasteful genius of George Harrison! (:

Once again it takes me back ro when the album was released. The older I grow and the more guitar I learn the more I appreciate George's ability to add that little bit of stardust that makes a song memorable and timeless. Thanks again Mike

Mike, what can I say that hasn't been said? Maybe it's because I played these records on vinyl ever since I was about 11 years old and up, and have listened to them thousands of times, especially the earlier stuff quite frankly, that I can say that your lesson is so perfect. I remember then, and in present-day (and I'm almost 60 years old), that I would often play the song sometimes a dozen times in a row, just to pick up those little nuances on headphones (now, earbuds), to pick up those little details George performs, with the slight changing of the timing of his strumming, or other nuances - It's amazing. you mentioned something about the simplicity of this song but it is just at a pinnacle level of beauty - so true in many of these early compositions, especially this one. Like you said, the maturity in George and John as well, though my sentimental favorite is George, in these early tunes is astounding. Thank you Mike. Will continue to be in touch and support. Gabriel

Wow. Thanks. Another great job by Mike Pachelli. This song was magical for me since it was first released (I'm 73), but there was always a mystery chord or two in it for me. Your explanation of what George did during the Bm chord under "I thought that you would" solved the last mystery. Your lesson videos are always a pleasure to behold. Thanks again.

Anything Beatles is a joy, but THIS song is one of my favorites!

Hi Mike, Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank you for all you efforts with your fantastic videos. Much gratitude as they are always a real treat. As a guitar player (from Liverpool), I have heard other people reference John Lennon as a great rythmn guitar player but I have never fully understood why . But your videos have me given an absolute new found repect for the driving, playful and dynamic style his playing gave especially the early records. Your videos also have given me added apprecaition of George's underrated genius in those records. For a lad of 19 or 20, his playing really is incredible and breathtaking at times. Unfortunately, Mike, the Liverppol accent needs much work!! But please dont stop as it always gives m a chuckle! Best wishes, Chris

@lesleylesley5821

2 жыл бұрын

My parents were from Liverpool. And it's the Liverpool accents that gave Beatles their unusual harmonies and singing style, especially John Lennon, you can really hear his accent, it's what made him the greatest rock singer.

I was driving with this song full blast a couple of days ago, I had forgotten how much I loved it. Beautiful really. This morning an hour after watching you break it down and making it possible for us to learn it, I got it down. Thank you sir for your hard work and time. God bless you. One thing I got from watching you teach is that you're still a kid at heart, meaning your joy of music and eagerness to share. Once again thank you!!!

I thought that you would realize that if you gave the truth to me it would set me free but I've got a big surprise. It enslaved me even more! Mike, remarkable, unprecedented scholarly work on the best thing that ever happened in the modern world. If you never pick another note your videos will enshrine you in great works of art in showing to the world the genius of the Beatles. Truly meticulous, magnificent work!

I have always loved this song - and that's really fascinating about the Dell Shannon "Runaway" connection, because I love that song too! Love your videos, thanks so much!

@GabrielGroupRealtor

3 жыл бұрын

That's a fantastic point Buddy Neher. The same is true for me always loved Del's Runaway, though I never connected the two by way of their common structure fascinating and another reason why Mike Pachelli is the best

Great job Mike. You're fantastic! The way you broke it all down and then put it all together. "I'll Be Back" is my favorite Beatles song. Heard it first on Beatles '65.

Excellent Teacher. You should have been on here some 20 years ago, when I could have the time to learn thru you when time was there for me. Anyhow, always fun watching you tease The Beatles music. Thanks for your video. It is always a pleasure to watch you show us what they did.

Always one of my favorite Beatle’s tunes because it’s easy, melodically interesting, and the harmonies rock! Thanks for doing the legwork, it was especially interesting to see George’s part

@MPfrance

3 ай бұрын

My pleasure!

Wow, never knew my favorite part or intro was George. You are busting up their magic that they were for me as a kid!!

That was fabulous Mike! Best version that I have ever heard hands down! Just more musical brilliance from the Beatles that is hard to comprehend. Way ahead of their time as they always were. Thanks so much for keeping their music alive and well! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe... 👍👍👏👏

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

Another excellent Beatles tutorial, you nailed it Mike, thanks for posting! your a legend! James 🎸

One of my go to songs when I pick up my acoustic, always loved it and of course I’ve been playing the C - but not any more! Many thanks Mike

@jimpepper1

3 жыл бұрын

i am going to experiment with no c , it seems like a quick c note then up to the g.

@joejones9520

3 жыл бұрын

oh man Im glad I never saw you playing the c, would have been hard not to say something.

Going to enjoy learning this one, this was my Dad's favourite Beatles tune, thank you Mike for another great lesson

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

@lesleylesley5821

2 жыл бұрын

Their early stuff until about 1966 was my favorite.

PERFECT! The "put it all together" blows me away! Drums . . . lefty bass! Love it! The vox are perfect as usual!

Much admiration from the UK, excellence again...............

Thanks Mike, what a great lesson and explanation! Watching your videos I can feel your passion for the Beatles.

I am always appreciative of the background you give to these songs. It's a great homage to the genius of their arrangements and makes learning them more fun. You're a great teacher.

Mike, I absolutely love this song! You did a marvelous job, as usual! I really love the reverence you (so rightly) bestow on these old tunes! You open them up and reveal the genius of these guys. I really appreciate the obvious effort you put in to these. You are so respectful towards the talent of these four lads. I love the format you’ve chosen. Ie. John’s part, George’s part etc. it is still just amazing to me how perfectly these guys put these together. The complexity of those simple parts, demonstrating how the sum is truly greater than the parts! Thank you so much Mike!

This song makes me sentimental as last tune of Hard Day’s Night album. Thanks for the analysis as always, Mike!

@patrickstar8504

3 жыл бұрын

Oh yes, it's a great finish of one of their greatest album! It could not get better.

My son put me on to you Mike, and I'm glad he did. Still very much a learner having taken up the guitar at 75, but you teach songs of my favourite band in a way that seems less daunting for the beginner.. I hope to learn many, and I thank you for all you do, opening up the world of the Beatles to beginners and seasoned players alike....

Songs like ‘I’ll Be Back’ reflect the creative space within a team at its best - so much room to contribute to what becomes such a tight performance. Thanks so much Mike for unpacking the creative gift - I’ll be back!

I remember hearing this number on local pop music radio in mid 1964 throughout the summer, as I was turning age 10 on August 15th '64. The harmonies of each group member and John Lennon's lead vocal has always stuck in my mind. The accompany guitars as you showed each of them, compliments the song so well. Your example of singing each group members vocals and the accompanying guitars was superbly performed by you. Seeing and hearing your analogy of I'll Be Back, broken down into its separate parts, offers such a great further appreciation for the Beatles complexities within their music. Thanks so much for this one Mike. Just an aside note here - I was building Crystal radios at age 10. Neighbors gave me an antique shortwave Zenith Transoceanic table model radio, about the time I turned age 11. I accidentally discovered the BBC one night and probably heard some of the Beatles music being played directly from London before many people in America heard it. I couldn't have quantified this at the time but I developed a greater fondness for listening to overseas radio than watching American television here in our hometown of Portland Oregon. By age 13 1/2 I bought my first astronomy telescope and began observing the night sky. [I was ironically reminded of this when I noticed your background in your studio here in this video tonight. It appears that you have a photograph of a galaxy on one of the screens as a wallpaper or a screensaver.] I nearly lost all interest in watching television because of listening to music on the radio and overseas on the BBC with the shortwave radio, and the rest of the time spent observing through my telescope, that I eventually waned from any further interest in American television. Little did I know then, that one day in my midlife at near retirement, I would begin working in background extra acting on Hollywood movie sets for the next 20 years. I began picking up an acoustic guitar that my first wife purchased for me in my late twenties, and dabbling and in learning as self-taught on piano. Listening to the early Beatles music as a child, and then watching your great performances in recent years on your KZread channel to analyze the music has really been a great entertainment to glean and to learn from.

@chikkipop

3 жыл бұрын

Nice story, Mark. You must have been a fun kid, and like so many of us, you still are!

Those iconic first notes!

As usual,Thank you again and again Mike for all you do!You are very close to being the biggest Beatles fan,second to me! lol.(since 64) We enjoy you in Oregon.

I love this song!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Shaun - me too!

When I was a kid always thought the Beatles were brilliant. Now that I am getting old and know music better I respect the Beatles more . This is a great song and I agree George pretty well always added that hook which were just so great.

Absolutely awesome job well done Loving it

Wow! Outstanding.An absolutely perfect breakdown and lesson for everyone who wants to play the Beatles music correctly. I traded my GI.Joe to my friend for " Meet The Beatles" when I was seven years old. I'm 63 now. It's truly amazing to see people still playing and breaking down their music to this day. Because of people like you I've restrung my guitars and taken them off the wall and started to play again. Thank you for keeping " Real Music" alive and teaching music to young musicians. I know I'll get pushback for saying it...Music is appallingly bad now, aside from a few artists who really play,write and sing their own material....

Great Lesson once again! Great job Mike, superbe!

You are the man! You break it all down and make it simple to learn from you! Thank you, from a big Beatles fan! Best cover of this song I’ve ever heard!

As usual Mike, excellent surgery as you pick the song apart and slot it all back together. Thanks so much.

Brilliant Mike 👍🏻

One of my all time fav early Beatles songs. Loved when the boys went all dark like this.

Ok, Seeing this for the first time.....WOW!! ALL 4 PARTS!! My Wife Loved It as Much as I. Well Done Paizan!!!! 👌👌👌🎸🎸🎸🎸

Mike, once again, you are the best! Thank you for bringing these songs, my favorites, for the enjoyment of us old guys, but also to enchant and inspire new generations of rockers regarding the genius of the Beatles. Individually they shine, but the whole group is better than the sum of its parts. You demonstrate that with every video you release. Bravo, sir.

Mike, love this lesson, you break down the magic so well, thank you! 🎸

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

Another fantastic tutorial by Lennon pachelli

George my Man!!! Great Riff ❤👍🏻

Love this lesson. You ate the best, Mike.

Your breakdowns and lessons are great! They have made me a better guitar player. You are the man!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

I love how you explain the brilliance of the Beatles songwriting.

I've been playing beatles since 1969 why did I miss these songs great I play some of these songs but this guy excellent explains it perfectly great video thanks

Another great job, Mike. You took the words right out of my mouth regarding George's spot-on and perfect riffs. Loved his guitar playing.

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Such an underrated song and vintage Lennon, great lesson thanks.

Mike, you are just fantastic with these lessons. Thanks so much.

Bit late to the party on this one. But this is exceptional Mike. I love how you break down this beautiful song.

One of my favorite Beatles songs. Thanks once again for another excellent video.

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

My first Beatles album was Beatles 65 given to me by an aunt, I loved all the songs on this album , I always get blown away by with their chord ideas/ structures in songs without knowing much theory, that’s what made these songs magical, thanks Mike

Mike, you are The Man when comes to an "autopsy" on a Beatles song. Thank you so much for ALL your work on this and many others...FAB!

I love your lessons so much! You are a genius that you can hear all the guitar parts!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thanks!

Mike, thank you so much for this lesson :) this is my favorite Beatles song and I am glad I can finally play it right

Mike, I can be watching all these your analysis of the Fab Four songs my entire life. Great!

Love the tutorials..for the guitar parts and even more so for the history and facts being the song..great job as always Mike

Great! I can't play, but entertaining and informative as always. Helps me understand and appreciate all the more, the band I have loved above all others since 1963. For me, only the Beach Boys at their best come close.

@limj019

2 жыл бұрын

I've been playing this song for years with the C before the G6 as per The Complete Beatles and George's riff on the A chord. I have to say you've enlightened me! Thanks for sharing the background information. I didn't know John was inspired by Del Shannon and I consider my self a pretty knowledgeable Beatles maniac. Thanks Mike for really loving The Beatles and their music. It takes a musician like you who truly appreciate their music and have the know how and technicality to convey your musical understanding to people like me who love them and their music. Thank you Mike.

I most certainly did enjoy that Mr. Mike. You feel the inner joy that I feel from those Beatles tunes. Thank You Again!

absolute gem of hard days night. beautiful transition, riff, and melody. especially the fading at the end.

Mike's videos are my fave's. They deconstruct the songs perfectly, done my someone who obviously appreciates The Beatles. Try to do one a day.

Thank you Mike! Definitely one of my all-time favorite if not my favorite Beatles song! So filled with emotion and beautiful music😊

Excellent song, excellent cover, excellent lesson. Thanks much, Mike.

Love your Deep Dives into the Beatles Catalog . Such an awesome and sometimes overlooked Beatles Tune . Thanks so Much again for the great Back Story and Lesson Mike .

Mike - this is a perfect song. Perfectly taken apart and perfectly put back together again 👌

attention to detail Mike! great job ! You are right , have fun playing beatles tunes always. George's tasty lick in this and in "And I love her " adds so much to the songs.

I ran across a couple of your videos and really enjoyed them. The Beatles are my favorite band of all time and your videos are so easy to understand and so well made that I subscribed. Thanks for the great details, George was and still is one of my all time favorites. Thanks again Mike!

Hi Mike, just love your rendition of I'll be back again. Superb 🎸🎶👌

Love your breakdowns Mike.

Thanks for the wonderful classes, my Friend..

@MPfrance

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Back in the 90s I played in a gigging duo and we used to play I’ll be back……great memories!