Beatles "This Boy" Lesson by Mike Pachelli

[@rwmiller9062]

The bridge is my pick for "best Beatles bridge of all time". John's emotion is off the charts!

[@mkpratt58]

100%

[@IamTabu]

I think I would put "Something" as my favorite Beatles bridge, but this is a close second

[@Jerry_England1]

I totally agree!

[@jeffj318]

I wish they would have done a second bridge. I always wait for it, however, it never comes.

[@badgasaurus4211]

@@IamTabu Something is 2nd place

[@tomeasley3538]

your love and enthusiasm for the Beatles in doing these lessons is so infectious, im a big fan

[@paulhaapanen989]

Awesome

[@slipcheck5]

me as well

[@hollywoodjoe123]

Yes indeed Mike's enthusiasm is wonderful ,Joe

[@tomlynntigard]

Enjoyed it very much!You really demonstrate the genius that went into this composition.

[@arlosdad]

Mike's love and admiration for The Beatles is very apparent. It's infectious.

[@hbarwickjr]

One of my favorite Beatle songs. You did a good job playing and singing it. 👍

[@apace003]

Very nice job with this song. The simplicity of their early music was just magic.

[@truthstillmatters59]

I have been listening to the Beatles since 1964 when I was 4 years old and my brother bought the Meet the Beatles album, yet I have learned more about the Beatles music from Mike Pachelli then I have listening for all those years. Love it!

[@jaelge]

This isn't the first, nor the last, time I've watched this particular lesson, Mike. I like playing this song during my just-for-me sessions and occasionally need a refresher course. You might be one of the few in the world that love the Beatles as much as I do. Thanks for being here for us, Brother, your tutorials are absolutely invaluable. (peace ✌and love 💟 as Ritchie would say).

[@DrMorpheus]

John's "blood-curdling scream." Love it. Thanks for the great Beatles tutorials. You're an excellent teacher- clear and straight to the point,

[@MPfrance]

Yeah - John had a tremendously cool 'scream!'

[@richardkubicek6905]

Thanks Mike for keeping alive the real reason why the Beatles are legendary. The music,they were all about the music. Your videos prove that the Beatles were top notch professional musicians. All doubters beware.

[@jelink22]

I can't help but wonder how many garage bands have dreamt of the day they would be come huuuuge with that initial first hit, AND years later watch guys like Mike Pachelli put up great videos on KZbin analyzing how they played it, instrument by instrument. Bravo, Mike!

[@bbbart77]

So good Mike, I'm 73 and thinking about taking up the guitar after watching you. Thanks so much!!

[@MPfrance]

bbbart - Go for it! Me inspiring you to take up the guitar is THE best compliment I could receive!

[@jelau4851]

Mike, your rendition is Superb, thanks for keeping The Memory Alive.

[@MPfrance]

My pleasure!

[@jelau4851]

Forgot to say, And i,m learning so much from your work of love, thanks a million

[@RonGallagher]

This Boy is magic. Thank you Mike*****

[@MPfrance]

Ron - You are welcome and yea - "This Boy" IS magical!!

[@nicksomers356]

These old Beatles songs you nail every time, I love it,

[@djill1110]

Many thanks Mike for the sharing showing how the Beatles came up with the beautiful song "This Boy".

[@jeandassie4024]

There are other analyses of this great Beatles track ou there on KZbin - but this is by far the best due to your musical insights, analytic ability and talent. Like many, I was scarred for life as a 17 year old in Liverpool in 1963 by the Beatles music - and I still play them. They've never been bettered. Keep up the good work, Mike!

[@minardot]

Mike: you are just amazing! Not only a great guitarist, but your ear for detecting just what each Beatle was doing is just beyond words. I’ve watched a bunch of your videos and every one of them has taught me something new while being totally entertained by your dedication and love of The Beatles. Finally, I’ve loved this song since I was a boy because of the bridge, and particularly because of John’s heart-wrenching vocal. I think they only did it once to make it more rare; in other words when the song came on the radio, everyone just stopped so they could hear that bridge, because it only came by once each time. Maybe it was just clever marketing in 1963. Though I’ve heard and played the song countless times, I still always stop to hear that bridge. Thanks for the lesson as always.

[@PhilKelley]

Thanks for showing us how to play one of my favorite Beatles songs, Mike. As always, your insights into the nuances of the playing, singing, and recording of the song are much appreciated.

[@MPfrance]

My pleasure!

[@steveprudell9976]

Out of the respective Park marry me John kidding 😂 love this sentimental song . Bridge me up. Cheerio I've got to practice now.

[@richardbayles3120]

Mike 50 years ago we would have given a lot for this information! Back then the sheet music was often not in the key recorded (E flat for A, B flat for D etc.). The chord voicings were awkward to finger. We gave up and tried to learn it off the record , but we would all hear different things. We also didn't have vocal monitors so the harmonies were random. Crank it up, hold a steady beat and smile!

[@ronniechilds2002]

Oh man, I don't know how many books came out back then with incorrect chords to Beatles songs. I couldn't afford to buy them, so I would just copy the chords down in the bookstore and go home and try them and they rarely worked. So I would head back to the turntable--play, stop, back up, play, stop back up...driving my mother crazy.

[@1taylorgibson]

And we tried to learn Yesterday in F#😅 because that’s what the sheet music said.

[@philovance1940]

My guitar partner would say : you sang and played it beautifully but it’s not in that key. Me : ‘but the book said’

[@NicholasANappiNick]

I did the same thing if I couldn’t afford the music book I would go to the store open the book and steal the chords 🎉

[@morepeace9698]

Ty for the honest and enthusiastic lesson on beatle music AND guitars. 👍

[@petercouz]

DEf one of my fav ever Beatles songs - beautiiful harmonies, gorgeous tune all over - John's vocals are sensational

[@kevincleary8228]

This is a great lesson if you want to play it like it was meant to be played. Mike - you're a great teacher and your enthusiasm is fun.

[@jimmrvos2930]

You put together a terrific lesson Mike! I’ve tried to play This Boy for long time but have never gotten it quite right. Your video helped me understand a lot more about what John and George were doing. Thanks!

[@MPfrance]

You can do it!

[@furball321]

*SO* excellent! Mike, you do a fantastic job on all these lessons.

[@djtaz1960]

People Say About Any One Bands Songs, I Love Them All. The Beatles Had A "Collection" Of Favorites, From All Of Their "Hits" To Album Songs, Or, Pardon Me, Any "Album Fillers", I've Heard Them Called. Anyways, Among Their Vast Collection Of Songs, "This Boy" Was And Is, My All-Time Favorite Beatles Song. Thank You Mike, For Bringing This Song To Light. You DO Make It Fun To Play Guitar And, Your Very Expressive And Very Knowledgeable Way Of Explaining Chord Progression And Strumming Techniques And Voice Stylings Makes It So Much More Easier To Grab Hold Of The Feel Of Any Beatles Song, Let Alone This 1963 Gem, 1963 Doesn't Feel That Far Away Anymore. Thank You So Much For All You Do And Know Mike. Long Live The "Fab Four"🎶🎸

[@bernicekemp953]

What a classic song ... This is without a doubt one of my favorites. Keep up the great work!!!!!!

[@MPfrance]

Thank you! Will do!

[@PaArmyVet]

Mike knows the Beatles. They’re not easy to play but will definitely enhance your playing skills learning them. Thanks Brother!

[@BenjaminPabon-k6e]

Not only are you a Lennon fan like myself, but it's almost like getting a lesson from the Beatles themselves. It's been an extremely fruitful & enjoy full lesson. Thank You.

[@billysea7769]

You are just plainly FANTASTIC INSTRUCTOR

[@MPfrance]

Billy - Thanks. Very kind of you to say!

[@walshder]

Simply wonderful. My favourite ever song dissected and explained brilliantly. Just shows that the Beatles were even cleverer than we realized.

[@garygnu9169]

Mike, Im a huge fan of what your doing with all these Beatle segments. Absolutely fantastic! Pleae keep em coming.

[@nongthip]

"Released 29 November 1963" I was 3 days old then. This boy.

[@PaArmyVet]

I was 8 1/2. Getting old 🥵

[@famatu]

@@PaArmyVet You're only getting old if you stop caring, otherwise enjoy your life mate

[@famatu]

@@PaArmyVet Also hey the 50s were a fantastic time to be born

[@Cybecow]

I was minus 352 days! 555

[@jenny6692]

I wasn’t even born until 66 🥴

[@kbiggs49]

I was 14 years old born in the UK when this song came out and I still have original song books from the beatles with all my scribblings on them because they were published in piano music I was still learning chords so had to work stuff out,I really enjoy your videos and your in depth work on these great songs so thanks Mike.

[@djgaryowens]

Yeah the song books were not giving what was on the records it was pretty obvious early on about that.

[@lamper2]

1:33 "To know him WAS to love him" was on Phil Spector's Father's tombstone- so he adapted it for that Teddy Bear's hit. The Beatles of course, smartly, changed their "him's" to the more girl attractive "her"

[@Harrison94music]

Definitely the best KZbin channel for Beatles guitar lessons

[@martinwalker3088]

You've nailed it as usual. Fantastic. I love the detail, with your enthusiasm, you put in. Thank you once again Mike.

[@louislamboley9167]

Adding the finished song at the end of your videos is great. First you learn the song then jam with Mike. Now that's fun !! I'm in Mikes band !

[@georgeifert6905]

This is just a wonderful lesson. I had been practicing this song for a while, and your help/instructions will take me to the next level! You are a great teacher!

[@steveprudell9976]

Exactly I thought okay d 6/8 1645 wrong insight incredible the seventh Beatle lives do a song with Paul and Ringo they're going strong

[@edfeifert9838]

Great Job Mike. Thank you for all you do to make the music accessible to everyone.

[@simonmarsh7529]

Brilliant lesson. Really insightful and great performance too. You nailed the Lennon vocal on the bridge which is no mean feat!

[@consumopersonal2900]

That acoustic Gibson looks and sounds absolutely gorgeous, great job as always Mike!

[@davidbarlow431]

One of my all time favourites. First song I leant that required a 3 part harmony and we did a half decent job of it considering we were all still in school! 😀

[@HanValen]

Your lesson are FANTASTIC. Thank you so much for putting in all the effort to help those of us out here that want to learn these songs...Amazing content and your vocals are equally amazing. I'd give anything to sing like that!

[@MPfrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@willmaeinssagen2117]

One more great job, Mike! It's amazing to see with how much love you handle a good old song like this. Beautiful!

[@dalemullen96]

That is a truly incredible job of a beautiful Beatle song.

[@tonypetrillo3488]

Still one of my all time favorite Beatle tunes... always brings me right back to hearing it for the first time when the record came out in the USA... For me it just represented the perfect early sound of the British Invasion.. plus they all looked so cool doing the song on Sullivan..

[@davechapman7735]

its your talent that make me realize just how brilliant the Beatles were, cheers NZ

[@johnwilliams1223]

Outstanding Mike! I used to be able to belt out John’s lyrics on this one. But now 60 years old, I just can no longer do it.

[@Maltese280zx]

I also did get up that high when younger. I'll be 64 the 29th of this month and cannot get that high any more. Wonder why that is?

[@jerrytaliercio9087]

I’m self taught and love the Beatles. I like your tutorials. It’s like we’re all in the same room…..thanks ❣️🎶

[@hanna_oderso]

Hello Mike. I am a big Beatles Fan. The Songs of the Beatles should‘nt Never Forget. Is a very good lesson of the Song this Boy. Thank you so much

[@douglasmijangos3327]

I love the Fade out of this song though 😂 fade outs feel like you’re welcomed to their world and when they’re done showing you what they wanted to share you fade away from their world of pain and love ❤️

[@Teeder]

Great lesson, Mike! What an incredible song. Lennon’s voice - Wow, the raw emotion of the lyrics, the power of the driving rhythm of George’s 12 string guitar in particular, some jazz chords, and George’s subtle yet effective and memorable slide guitar at the end. A classic song for all time! Beatles’ musical magic at their finest. I love the song, and I thoroughly enjoyed your stellar lesson. Thank you

[@chirilas5217]

That was awesome Mike. Sounds excellent, and step by step your teachings are just brilliant. Thanks again for keeping us well educated in Beatles songs, and others, of course. Great day.

[@davefriedman4641]

Happy to see you point out the fact that they only did the bridge twice. It is one of the best bridges ever

[@SmallFox74]

Thank you Mr Pachelli. Your lessons are simply the best, you tongue chewing legend you!

[@rafaelramos2731]

I have my guitar beatle collection and I know how awesome that is but your input on beatle songs is right to the point. Great work mike and thank you.

[@VietHoang-mf4wb]

everytime I hear the verse, Paul's bassline always follows the guitar. Such a great song

[@patricedege3346]

Wow! Mike, Thank you for all the effort you put into your awesome, fun-fact filled videos. I've have come to appreciate John's contribution to these songs even more than ever because of your explainations. You must put a lot of time into dissecting every note, chord and strumming pattern, so thank you again!

[@Ozmulki]

It’s a beautifully crafted song. My favourite song of theirs. Thank you for breaking it down for us.

[@cheeselord97]

I've been wanting to learn this song for so long and you make it so interesting and easy

[@stevekay8724]

Great job Mike. The harmonies when you cover the whole song are spine tingling,

[@MrRoadster100]

This guy's a real expert in figuring out all of those chords and chord voicings and rhythms used on a lot of different recordings.

[@BarkerT]

Wow, that's a fantastic version of this classic. Getting those harmonies can't be easy.

[@guitarsixstrings]

you are simply awesome.. what a great pleasure to watch you break it down and then put it all together..

[@savinglivesofourown]

Nathan says it all. You are keeping the flame alive Mike. Good on ya!

[@sapelesteve]

As usual, terrific Mike! One of my favorite all time Beatles songs. Pure musical genius! Thanks for all you do to keep the real music alive & well! Hope that you are doing well & staying safe... 👍👍😉😉

[@myspacekevin]

I like how he goes in depth with the song learned a bunch of stuff from this video that I didn't know

[@duaneday5474]

Right on man.... you are a Beatle. Thanks for the video... this is one of my favorites.... john's best era in my opinion. No one touches him at this time. He's the new King. I got to meet Pete Best....I helped him and his bandmates, Best of the Beatles pack their gear in the van.... Pete told stories I've never heard or read... only a couple the rest I already knew...I read a lot about the early days..... thanks for your hard work and dedication to music and to the beatles

[@beckylarson6274]

Somehow I lost touch with your KZbin Channel. I am so grateful that I found this one tonight. This is the best version of this boy and I love your vocal blends. Your energy is boundless. Thank you!!

[@beckylarson6274]

Actually I mean the sound balance and quality is the best. The version is the original.

[@highmilitiagilligilliatt2508]

❤️the harmonies & your enthusiasm 👍

[@davidrockett5789]

love the separations and mixes Mike...thanks so much. Hard to remember they were in their early 20s writing & playing this music!!!

[@goncaloveiga]

Wow! Simply amazing video! Your enthusiasm shines through and your teaching skills are off the charts. Brilliant!

[@NateWard394]

Great lesson Mike! My name is Nathan. I’m a 17 year old intermediate guitarist from North Carolina, USA 🇺🇸. It’s so fascinating to see exactly how the Beatles played their music. These guys are my favorite band and it always makes me happy to see someone else with the same passion for them as me! George and John were the whole reason I started playing guitar. The first time I heard Johns rhythm guitar on the song All My Loving, I was mesmerized. Same thing happened when I heard George play on The Beatles version of Words Of Love. Could you do a lesson on that song? I would love to learn it. I have Vinyl copies of almost every Beatles album (I’m only missing 3) Like I said these guys are my favorite band and I love to see people who love them like I do! Abbey Road is my favorite album of all time and my favorite song of all time is Here Comes The Sun. That was the first song I ever heard from them. Thanks for all the great lessons Mike! Hope to see more in the future!😊

[@sofarsogut]

Good for you Nathan

[@thomasmarengi2951]

That was great, Mike. Can’t believe I found someone who likes the Beatles as much as I do! Take care, bro.

[@snowfiresunwind]

It's great to hear that young people still listen and are inspired by The Beatles. They achieved so much in their short 7/8 year history that it is right that they are still celebrated.

[@jackmcdouglas4126]

You're a very fortunate fellow. When I was your age all we could do was just listen to the records, we had no idea how the songs were put together, or maybe some magazines with chords written on, but they didn't make any sense at all. You're on the right path, studying the Beatles is going to make you a super musician.

[@space4322]

I’m a teen as well, absolutely love the Beatles, and also live in NC!

[@michaeloberly6129]

Good god, what a great lesson, on one of my favorite early Beatles songs. Thanks so much for deciphering exactly what George is doing here. And the vocals are crazy good. And your demo is so good!

[@greggdavis7356]

You are a great teacher, Mike. Thanks

[@rafaelramos2731]

The best shred of the song I have heard. Good teaching. Thank you.

[@judgetimbers588]

Fabulous lesson again Mike - love that you teach John & George’s parts separately. Of course, when I play this by myself I do a blend of both parts. And like you said, it’s all about enjoying yourself with this great music😎

[@martyros1234567]

Brilliant as usual, thanks for the amazing performance in the end.

[@Lqqq]

Excellent lesson Mike.. thank you so much , for your time, effort and dedication in reproducing another Beatles classic! .. James 🎸 🎵 🎶

[@MPfrance]

My pleasure!

[@terset9912]

Thanks Mike, had to go and listen for myself with the headphones.... you're right, last 2 notes of Georges closing octave riff, definitely some sort of slide... unmistakable "Santo and Johnny" feel to it... love his slide playing which I first heard on " My Sweet Lord" ; think he once said he was inspired to play slide by Delaney of Delaney & Bonnie ...other than that Wild Honey Pie, and Drive My Car , and For You Blue are Beatles slide tracks that come to mind. ( "Free As a Bird", of course) . One side of George which I always suspected, as indicated with the sitar, ukulele, and slide guitar.... he didn't really want to compete with other players . Love your videos and passion for the Fab Four !

[@stevewuertz3598]

Mike-BRAVO-that takes guts to attempt JOhn's searing lead vocal-you nailed it!!

[@geraldmcquaid5383]

This is a really impressive job recreating the Beatles sound. Amazing. Thanks for doing this!

[@ericc9917]

OUTSTANDING, Mike! Great playing and great vocals!!! WOW!

[@ajffehr7252]

Again...a fantastic job! I’ve been playing guitar since 1978 and the ‘early’ Beatles songs kept inspiring me to keep learning. Played the records over and over to figure out the notes👍. Your easy going style and passion for details will inspire many. Thanks again. This has always been one of my favourite Beatles tunes.

[@southsidesteve01]

Initially I was a bit sus about the content but you sold me completely when you re-created the entire song with the addition of vocals - I was absolutely more than impressed and want to thank you for your effort and dedication. With regard to the bridge... yes, it is almost an emotional hurt that it wasn't done twice as I think it's a special section of their contribution to this particular song which still resonates to my soul even though I'm now significantly advanced in years. Even though I have for the last 40 years been on a completely different musical page - i.e. blues, soul, funk, gospel, world music - I think it's import to give huge kudos to the younger dudes here who either feel or recognise the artistry that occurred all those years ago. Personally I don't understand how they relate to it but I'm sure as f..k pleased that they do - I think it's freakin' awesome. cheers. BTW was always particularly keen on their cover of Mr Moonlight, the original version of which was (as I understand it) by Dr Feelgood (aka Piano Red) kzbin.info/www/bejne/iGKmiayAo9mmkMk. cheers to all

[@Marco-w8x5f]

Great performance of "This boy", great! great!

[@jeffrytrefry2469]

The Boys were like medieval chemists with one difference. They actually succeeded in creating the gold! Alice Cooper and I had the same experience as 2 kids painting the house. His was "She Loves You, mine was "i Want To Hold Your Hand". It was, "WHAT WAS THAT"? "Meet The Beatles" is the greatest album ever made. Thanks Mike for showing me why. Here is a little known secret. (side 2 may rock harder than side 1) You are the G.O.A.T. on unraveling their musical genius! Get Back, Mike.....and Roll Over Beethoven!!

[@r4blanks]

Very impressed man! One of my absolute favorite tunes. Now I can play it correctly 👍👋✌️🖖👍👏👏👏🎸

[@philb1649]

So inspiring Mike to have it explained so clearly and simply. Gold

[@UptheStairs2]

That was awesome! While watching your recreation of the song, I couldn't help but smile, smile, smile! Thanks!

[@alastairmurray3153]

And apologies Mike, have subscribed, that was brilliant!! I'm now 67, have a house full of Strat's, Les Paul's, Jazz and Yamaha Basses, a Yamaha Grand, Korg Synths, Taylor, Martin and Aussie Maton Acoustics 6/12, and some pretty cool DAW and Effects units.... If I live as long as my Dad I've only got 5 years left, writing one's Will is pretty difficult!! Anyway enough of my life story, thanks again Mike!! Shalom!!

[@michaelfinney8967]

Thanks so much for this excellent tutorial for This Boy! Really appreciate all the specificity.

[@andychan5720]

Excellent!..........Thank you Dr. Pachelli for all your wonderful lessons....loved it...... you are so talented..........take good care.........all the best!

[@michaelchappell6570]

I am a great fan of The Beatles and played in a few cover bands during the 60's as a drummer and now in retirement i'm learning all their songs on my guitars and your demos and lessons are really good and i'm happy to have found you here. From Downunder in Oz.

[@MPfrance]

Very cool!

[@clivehutchby5035]

Excellent! Very nice vocals John... er, Mike.

[@JamesBryson-e8c]

Remarkable Mike, great job I'm a big Beatles fan and a guitar player and love learning from you.

[@vins1521]

Awesome Mike as always...beautiful job, you love the Beatles as much as I do for sure...

[@andrewpappas9311]

The Beatles were the first band that really got me into music and George was one of my first major guitar heroes, they definitely had a unique sound and were super adaptive to the music scene in the 60s (having gone from pop to more rock then psychedelia back to rock) so it's no wonder that every musician was inspired by them in one way or another (including me since they made me want to learn guitar when I was a kid and then start a band with some friends a couple years later). Great demo, definitely loved it and keep up the great work

[@jackmcdouglas4126]

Such a beautiful song. I've thought that the most discernible strumming was played by John but it's not. It's amazing what only two guitars played by two creative guys can do.

[@stephenhyder4659]

Brilliant, literally. Everly Brothers harmony. They put good pieces together on this one. Lucky to have your expertise.