I’ve never seen anyone providing this much in depth analysis about the Beatles. You deserve a Ph.D in Beatleology.

@michaelstellajr3931

3 жыл бұрын

Think he probably already has one. Lolo.

@CaptainButterBones

3 жыл бұрын

Mike is the authority in the matter haha

@Adam-ro8vj

3 жыл бұрын

He teaches the class

@steveprudell4006

3 жыл бұрын

Mike is the Man

@Johnniego345

3 жыл бұрын

Agree

The vocals on the bridge are some of the most outstanding vocals ever recorded. "If I were you, I'd realize that I", etc. Paul's high harmonies with John's vocal are just soooo great. Anyone disagree? I thought not.

@guitarino1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, there is an urgency about the bridge vocals, John and Paul, which commands attention.

@sooparticular

3 жыл бұрын

the early beatles vocals were just ridiculous!!

@IntoTheSky19

3 жыл бұрын

Speaking of high harmonies, Baby"s in Black off the same album features even better high harmonies in the middle 8- if that's at all possible!

@frankmachin5438

3 жыл бұрын

You’re spot on bro...

@jarkkoautio8318

3 жыл бұрын

"...than any other guy" is my favourite part.

For me, the Em upstroke has kept this song alive for 60 years

One of the best songs by Lennon. His voice is incredible here.

It’s a remarkable song. John and Paul’s singing is so great and the finish is powerful.

one of the very best Beatle songs

@user-kq1hg3eo6l

Ай бұрын

*So* true, but when someone asks me "What's your Favorite Beatles song" Can never answer that.." _Let It Be_ ", no wait... " _Lady Madonna_ ", no wait " _Something_ " this can go on forever! To me, every song is there Best! " _Octopus's Garden_ "?..No wait... " _Glass Onion_ " No... _"I Wanna Hold Your Hand_ 🤣☮ 🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🚶‍♂🌞

It's apparent that you put a lot of work into making this video. Your musical abilities are obviously quite impressive - but it's really just the folksy yet informative way you communicate that makes this lesson sink in for the viewer. Thank you.

I've always felt that the greatness of the Beatles wasn't their hits, it was their albums. Other bands would put out an album with one or two singles, and 8-9 tracks which were rubbish. The Fabs could put out an album with no singles on it, and have something ;like 4 to six or seven tracks which were as good as any single. No Reply is one of those tracks. I've LOVED it since the first time I heard it in 1965. Thank you for the lesson. I'm learning it tonight.

@craigeverhart4755

3 жыл бұрын

Someone pointed out that this song would be enough for a one-hit wonder band. But for the Beatles, just another song.

@argusfleibeit1165

3 жыл бұрын

By this time (I was like, 11), I listened to each new track on every new album, not believing that the wonderfulness could keep rolling and rolling out of them. We were like, 4 or 5 albums in at this point (depending if you were in the US or the UK). I always found this album amazing. How could they keep this up??? And then they kept on for another ~5 years??? BEST BAND EVER.

@claudecarrier2842

3 жыл бұрын

You are so right !

@johnwhite9825

3 жыл бұрын

Great comment. Totally agree.

@brunolevasseur

2 жыл бұрын

Agree with it, cool comment. When I bought each Beatles album, from first to last song , all of them were listened with same pleasure.

Another Fine Job explaining how the Beatles played the early music!

John Lennon's nuts. That's a gorgeous song. That Am-Em just kills me every time.

@craigeverhart4755

3 жыл бұрын

It’s the vocals that twist the knife. Sung with anguish.

That crash out of place towards the end is precious and creates magical tension before the end.

Michael, what a great job dissecting these 60's classics by the greatest band ever. Thank you

"No Reply" and "I'll Be Back" are early Lennon cool.

@DMS_Shisui

3 жыл бұрын

@@thomaspick4123 You had me in the first half, then you started with that Faul nonsense.

@robbedontuesday

3 жыл бұрын

What about "Please, please me"...?

Hey Mike, not only are you a great teacher. I believe you are a great music historian for the Beatles. I don't know if you have ever had an opportunity to meet Paul or Ringo but I hope you do. Having someone as dedicated as you are to preserving their legacy....these guy in my opinion owe you debt of gratitude. If anyone reading this comment know Paul or Ringo....please reach out to them and let them know about Mike's work. You are the best Mike ! Thank You

@Rickenbacker325

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve seen a video of Mike asking Paul a question and shaking his hand, Mike was very young and even slimmer 🤣

@DanielinLaTuna

3 жыл бұрын

Hinkley did the world a grave harm when he stole John from us. Imagine the joy Mike would have sharing his analysis with John

In 64...65...my two older sisters were dating two blokes from Liverpool...who used to watch the Beatles in the Cavern...club..!!! Very cool ...!!! Keep up the GREAT WORK.!!

@eightinches3671

Жыл бұрын

Nice.

Your overall knowledge and ability to breakdown and teach a song is amazing. Thank you so much!

"No Reply" is the first song on my first Beatles album owned, at eleven years old. It's a joy to get the mystery analyzed. That A major chord - the perfect sounding new major third, wow!

@bendevito2013

2 жыл бұрын

Does anyone know where to find the Beatles album 's just lost mine in a move. Thanks in advance.

I absolutely love your videos of Beatle songs and background info. Every little chord variation is explained and appreciated. Thank you

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Mike, I was 15 in 63, when The Beatles showed up in America, it was a Revelation for us, young kids, their fresh new Sound was something Huge, a complete Revolution, that was to change Music for ever, I was lucky to witness their complete Evolution through the years, and I,m still Amazed at their Talent, something we,ll never see again in a Lifetime. Thanks for keeping it alive for the younger Generation.

I've been playing this song wrong for 45 years. Thanks Mike.

Outstanding, Mike. Truly one of their most underrated songs. Always loved it. Thx, Mate.

@RemoVegas

2 жыл бұрын

DOUBLE DITTO..!

Taught my daughter to play that recently. Now I'll have to go back and correct my mistakes. Brilliant as always!

@klyvemurray

3 жыл бұрын

You're teaching your daughter Beatles songs on guitar?? Even if you showed her an incorrect inversion or such.... You've made NO mistakes!! What a great dad you must be.... Kudos to you, Randolph ☮☮☮

@jeffj318

2 жыл бұрын

One generation to the next!

I was 13 in 1965. I started a rock band the next year. The Beatles time was my era. Strange to hear John didn't care for the song. Somebody must have thought a lot of it, since they made it the 1st song on the album. It's always been one of my all time favorite.

Good job I've been a Beatles fan for 56 yrs and appreciate your art in music and dedication.

Excellent Mike. I was really surprised to hear that John didn't like it!! Its always been a fave track of mine. Love that Gretsch too.

Your in depth Beatle breakdowns are so well done! Thank you to revealing the subtleties of John’s and George’s playing. No way in heck would I ever be able to figure it out the way you do! The Beatles trivia about each song is also GREAT!

Music is important and deserves competent explanation by experts This general principle applies to many disciplines This is how we acquire knowledge and know the truth

Absolutely one of my favorite Beatles songs EVER! What a great job!

Excellent analysis of one of my fav Beatles songs; it has that smooth mellow flow of say, I'll Be Back, Paul's vocals add so much kick! Ringo's off beat rim shots are wonderful. Mike you are a true musical scholar and your work on this site should be preserved as a scholarly work. Your musicianship, recording expertise, concentrated deep listening of tracks, use of similar Beatles-like instruments, and your research into the Beatles world is exemplary scholarly work Mike. Great Job!!

Just beautiful. Thanks Mike. Great follow-up of a great song.

You are the one man band and I am loving it ! When you put that together at the end wow tears were flowing and goosebumps were popping, this as always been one of my favorite Lennon songs and you did it so so good! Loved it ! Thanx Mike

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

You never fail to amaze me with the intricacies of the chord voicings that you work out for your Beatle covers. Your a very tented musician Mike, thank you for posting this classic Beatle song!..- James 🎸

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you!

The detail on the rhythm parts for John and George is so important and I always overlook it due to haste. Also the C6 chord George plays was so obvious "after" i heard you play it. Thank you.

I'm so glad I lived through the times when these songs came out and were new, It was such a great time for music. Waiting for their next album to be released and never disappointed when they would. The Beatles were the best song writers and performers.

Your depth and breath of all things Beatles never ceases to amaze me. Keep up the brilliant work, we very much appreciate your talents!

That C/9 really wraps the song up with a bow. The middle 8 (16) takes the tune into "Besame Mucho" land, which The Beatles played live.

I get most of my Beatles guitar lessons from Mike. Its given me an even greater appreciation for the Beatles and their musicianship and songwriting craft. I like how he breaks down the separate parts rather than amalgamating the songs parts like other guitar lessons do. Great stuff.

My brother is a jazz guitarist, and he once said that figuring out the chords to Beatle songs is always a difficult task. George and John were effortless geniuses.

Mike, just watched your "No Reply" video. WOW! You got me hooked! I've subscribed to your channel and look forward to listening to your other videos. LOVE the way you break down the parts and then bring them all together at the end. LOVE how you put the fingerings to the cords up in the corner. LOVE how you are using similar guitars to what they played. Was BLOWN AWAY by your vocals. So excited to see what other songs you've broken down. I'm 62 and started playing guitar when I was 8. Johhny Cash and The Beatles were my world (I know... but it was 1969...LOL). Thank you for such a GREAT surprise to start off my day.

Thanks Mike enjoyed that- you are the best!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

I wish I had been in the studio when they did the bridge. It's phenomenal.

Hey Mike Until they let George loose, I found that all of my favorite Beatles songs were John songs. Here is another. Although little heard and in the "John didn't like " group , it's one my favorites. You did a great job of breaking it down.

@Draganism

3 жыл бұрын

Although I think it is great platform for John's vocals, from the warmth of the "middle eight" through to the intensity of "This happened once before . . .", I do understand why it would not be one of John's favourites. Lyrically rather impoverished and another unrequited love song. Contrast this to the relative richness, musically and lyrically, of "Norwigian Wood" and, although a nice song, one I certainly enjoy like yourself, not one of John's best.

@rickalexanderguitar

3 жыл бұрын

I agree. Great song!

@MICKEYISLOWD

2 жыл бұрын

Lennon/McCartney work out 48/52% for song output. Can't remember who wrote the most but as for quality they were very evenly matched-John being more pentatonic sounding and McCartney writing slightly more sophisticated in structure I think. When I read, learn and study the Beatles I just become more and more amazed that you got two people from poor and relatively uneducated backgrounds that came together in one band and then George also showing talent also. It's like lightening in a bottle as though all the stars lined up for that 8 yrs they were so productive. Thank god they happened because they changed the lives of millions of people and inspired so many more.

Most accurate transcriptions and Beatles analysis on the whole youtube! When I started watching your videos, I was even kind of annoyed-I ve been a beatles freak for 35 years, and it turned that I missed quite a few nuances in those songs))

@RemoVegas

2 жыл бұрын

NO ONE BETTER - NO ONE..!

Mike, thank you. Your Beatles videos are incredible. Bringing joy to so many is a great gift.

@MPfrance

2 жыл бұрын

Petey - Thanks - very kind of you to say!

Man..you lay it all out perfectly...you are the sixth Beatle

How could anyone not LOVE this great Beatles song, Fantastic tune, beautiful chord pattern !!

That was really awesome Mike. Your knowledge & history of Beatles music always astounds me. "No Reply" is one of my all time favorite Beatles songs. Keep up the great work & thanks again for keeping the music alive! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe...

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too!

Mike, your attention to detail is amazing. I started on guitar in '65 when I was 13... So as told my youngest brother years ago, I played these songs when they first came out. I couldn't afford that equipment back then but over the years my working collection has increased. One of my joys back then was to play a Ric 360-12 plugged into a Sunn amplifier. Those chiming notes are still ringing in my ears many years later! Keep up the good work, I really enjoy your love of the people, music and instruments of that time!

@josele003

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Joe!! I did start on guitar in January'65, when I was 13... and I think this was the first Beatles LP I could buy, perhaps in February, when it started to be sold in Spain (in a discoshop called Sinfonía). It was the first track in face 1, same as Taxman in Revolver, surely enough to dedicate the next days to listen to it about one million times. And through 65 and 66 played some of these songs in different student bands in Madrid, girls shouting like wounded demons in all the theatres or schools we acted. Real Magic, still in my mind.

I purchased the 65 album and I remember each song.I was 10 years old and now that I'm 67 I still remember [I'm a loser]followed... this tune...excellent video....

This sounds much better than how I was playing it. It's kind of impossible to have a favorite Beatles song but No Reply is a candidate. Thanks so much Mike for this lesson. I love playing this song.

Great video Mike! I've always loved that Aminor, Eminor, Fmaj7, Eminor section with the Am and Fmaj7 played on the upbeats. Despite John's opinion it's one of my favourite early songs. Thank you so much for your work on these videos.

Mike, I really enjoy these tutorials. You have taught me so much, not just about the Beatles, but in the way songs are put together and different parts work together.

John's little chord progressions sound like gold. It never ceases to amaze me!!

That symbol crash mistake by Ringo at the end of this song is absolutely brilliant I love it.😍😍😍😍

@jeffj318

3 жыл бұрын

I always loved that cymbal crash, too.

@marvinbush7304

3 жыл бұрын

@@jeffj318 Thank you.

@josephnobile7728

3 жыл бұрын

In England they'd say splashing or smashing mate or laddie I think either way it's truly the best cymbals I ever heard at not such a loud tone it's smashing n splashing sound is chilling no?

My old pal J is learning guitar, chose No Reply as his first quest!! Thanks for the great lesson!! Yea yea yeah! 🎸

@MPfrance

2 жыл бұрын

Rock on!

Great tutorial and easy going information. Enjoy all your videos. It's like you're here in person and playing together. Thanks a million.

I find myself wanting to ask you about every Beatles track I've always wanted to play but couldn't quite figure out. I have to restrain from asking. You're amazing mike

@r4blanks

3 жыл бұрын

Ditto. Where were you when I was really working on learning these!👏👏👏👏✔️👍🥇

thank you Mike for revealing the magic of he Beatles...

Nice to hear Mike Pacelli telling stories and playing Beatles' Songs. Thank You, congratulations.😊

@MPfrance

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for listening

Always loved this song and Bestles65 album. Beautiful rendition.

Great work as always Mike, keep up the fantastic work! And keep pumping out these awesome early Beatles tunes

Even though there are four Mike Pachellis, he is truly a singular talent....

This has been a favorite of mine since the first time I heard it in '65! Thanks a lot!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Mine too!

Hey Mike! I am so glad you have both the ear to hear and the patience to follow through understanding these classic works of art. Your lessons really break down the magic behind the sound. Just wanted to say how much I appreciate it. By the way, earlier this morning I had a song in mind, and all my old brain would remember was the first word, “I “ sustained for seven (or eight) beats. Of course, it was “I should have known better.” And in your analysis (CDG, with an E minor) I realized it was a perfect manifestation of first love. The intense happiness, mixed with doubt and uncertainty, followed by more happiness! What writing skill!

I can't play at all, but I love watching u break down the Beatles genius... the unbridled joy, fascination and love you have for the Beatles is the same as mine... enjoyed the back story John never liked the song.....while mere mortals like the rest of us would have thought we were the greatest songwriter in history to come up with even 1 of what he considered a garbage song...who knows why but this was always a favorite of mine.. it's a shame generations since mine have not gotten to experience a phenomenon sweeping the world like the Beatles.. P.S the first time my father heard "In my life" was the first time i saw him with tears in his eyes, he never complained again about my brother and I taking over his stereo and let us move it into our room... this 68 y/o says thank you man.

Another lovely fave song, the tone is so lovely. Thanks for your work!

You're the best Beatle-related teacher on youtube hands down

Pecfectly explained and Performed.

@MPfrance

2 жыл бұрын

Jealu - Thanks! Glad to be helpful.

Mike, Beatles were my favorite band. 68 and still lovin their music. This definitely made smile and sing too!

Mike, I really enjoy the details and the history you provide regarding the lesson parts. Also, the clear and thorough breakdown makes learning the guitar parts fun. Thank you for sharing your work Mike. You’re awesome!

You are a genius, Mike. I’ve loved the Beatles for donkey’s years. I’m 72, and I actually went to one of their gigs in London and I’ve been besotted with them ever since. I love your wonderful enthusiasm and I’m always chuffed when I come across your most enjoyable posts Keep it up! Philbert

One of my all time favorite Beatle songs! Thanks so much for doing these videos! Love the backstories too!

Beautiful. Just beautiful. Not just as an homage. But as a lesson in what is possible for

Loved it ! Another classic, Mike !

Good Job, Mike, always one of my favorites!

Man, you really make the most incredible videos! I love hearing your encyclopedic knowledge of the Beatles and your wonderful explanations of the songs

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you like them!

Mike... you’re awesome! Sat here playing along and felt like we were in the studio together laying the track down... goosebumps man!

Fantastic! Loved it, Mike.

I always liked this song. The trivia,analysis,performance of this song are all superb.Thank you.

One of the best songs ever written, beautifully analysed by mike. It's there for us all to admire.

One of my favorite Beatles songs covered perfectly as usual :) you always do such a great job

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

Looks like somebody had fun recording this song. This is a lesser radio played gem by the lads. Thx Mike! All you need is ears!

Great job Mike. I really like how you add George Martin’s contributions. He really was the 5th Beatle. They owe him a great deal for his contributions and guidance. It proves how a great producer really adds to the process.

This tune is wonderfully melodic with the hook, for me, being the A minor to E minor change accompanied by a cymbal crash. A great video on your part. The detail to strumming is something I'd not paid much attention to before but is such a key element.

@josephnobile7728

3 жыл бұрын

I play with round part of pick no one showed me I did on my own n I'm no guitarist by any means I can sing some though got n ear like Paul basically near the same tones the white albums r Bible

Keep making magic Mike! I love these videos so much, they really come in clutch when (hopefully) covering early Beatles songs with the band!

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

That's the plan!

Mike you’re a walking Beatle Historian….amazing stories for us that witnessed the beginning…great job! ❣️🎶

I agree with Mick Corgi, awesome analysis of a great song. I never watched any of your videos but I’m now sold on your presentation.

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Welcome aboard!

GEEEEZ---thanks for an AMAZING lesson..........it/YOU couldn't be more perfect on this!!! You've outdone yourself on this one....this is the best gift you could've presented to the world!!!! we needed it.

Excellent, you make me smile, love those old Beatle songs, you do them so it looks like fun. Another thing that made these old Beatle songs so enjoyable to listen to was the hook. It was in the same key but so different that it was like another song within the song. This is a perfect example of that.

Top notch teacher of music and The Beatles. Great videos. I have learned much from you, Mike. Thank You

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Great performance !! I think you did justice to this song and put the energy it needed!!

Thanks Mike, you could never learn enough Beatles songs, and with it comes the memories.

Thank you so much Mike for your great video. No reply! God bless!!!

Love your Beatles enthusiasm!

I love this content. I look forward to all your videos, learn them all. It is great to hear how they originally played the songs. Thank you for all your efforts in deciphering how they were originally played. It is very much appreciated.

@MPfrance

3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoy it!

Great job on this. I've been doing my own remakes in my studio and when you get into the structures and harmonies on stuff like Nowhere Man, and You Won't See Me etc., You start seeing the genius behind the music. Their early songs were extremely short, some like 1:50 and many around 2:00 minutes long, but the musicality, tone, harmony was harder to produce than it sounds. It was the little nuisances that they all added and George Martin was a huge part of the finished product. There were literally five geniuses and talented guys in the studio. How they came up with these musical ideas was either drug induced or some kind of out of body experience. Out of 70 or so songs, there were only a couple that I didn't care for. Amazing stuff. Mike, you pretty much have it figured out. Thanks for that.

I always struggle so much with guitar tutorials but this was amazing and you've helped me so much. You can tell you really enjoy palying the songs and you also added so much information into to the video too. Thank youu

As always, again another awesome analysis

What a wonderful insight on this classic Beatles song! The F6-G6 passage is much overlooked and adds so much to the song! I'm sure Huey Lewis would agree as this is the reverse of his "Heart and Soul" which now sounds super-close to this masterpiece going G6-F6. What a wonderful job you've done Mike putting all the pieces together on this one. Bravo!

Another brilliant piece of work from you Mike. Thanks