The Beatles "You Can't Do That" LESSON by Mike Pachelli

[@bcask61]

I know less than nothing about playing the guitar or anything else for that matter, but I love Mike’s explanations/demonstrations of what I have been hearing for the last 60 years without really being able to appreciate it. I have gained even more respect for the Beatles if that is even possible, through this channel. Well done Mike and thank you.

[@MLFranklin]

Unpacking these classic Beatles songs always brings a smile to my face.

[@plaridelmagdiwang1362]

Mike pachelli can do that.

[@anthonymorales842]

boy can he

[@bennyboi1132]

Man he can

[@RightWingPolitics-MAGA]

Heck yeah

[@johnnyfever3832]

The best Beatles historian/musician on KZbin. He plays the songs note for note perfect and he hears the details that make Beatles songs pure genius. Great respect for you Mr. Pachelli - you have kept the magic alive for all of us

[@miguelmorales3831]

Been on a year-long binge listening to classic rock and the Beatles, of course. When I discovered this song on the anthology I must have played it like 15 times in a row!!

[@peterthibault7778]

Hi Mike, YOU ARE THE BEST BEATLES TEACHER EVER. YOU'RE AWESOME. I JUST LUV THE WAY YOU TEACH. THANKS SOOO MUCH.

[@michaeloberly6129]

So say we all.

[@RTRoberto]

that guy loves the Beatles as much as we do, which is awesome

[@pcarlover]

Fave Beatles song. It was/is so raw. True rock and roll

[@larryfreda5208]

It’s rawness is why it wasn’t in Hard Days Night

[@dc2257]

Found and played this great tune once on a jukebox in a kind of sleepy little bar and I’ll never forget this one dude gets up and turns saying “YEAH! The Beatles!!”

[@NikkenMagboy]

Always love the history lesson that comes with these videos

[@tomslocum2433]

Excellente. !

[@pay9011]

Indeed. Seems like Mike has access to inside info!!

[@ericdee6802]

Mike Pachelli is The Sixth Beatle incase anyone was wondering. As allways, Mike's History lesson is just as entertaining as His Guitar playing!!! Thanks for sharing the Beatles secret weapon with us. "The Rick 360/12 string"!!

[@kyfifer]

John Lennon was so fucking cool. One of my fav Beatle’s tunes. What a solo.

[@greggtomchick1837]

He is.....The most interesting Man on KZbin!! Talkin about you Mike. I LOVE your channel!

[@timbradley135]

Another illusion shattered - I always thought the solo was by George, by George! In the recent documentary, Lennon even derides his own lead playing (I think he was talking about the song “Get Back”). Great backup singing by the Pachelli twins!

[@michaele9751]

Sometimes you are playing a part and can't drop out because it's driving the entire song, as George's 12 string was and it's up to the rhythm player to take an occasional lead. John knocks it out the park, as always. John Lennon leads were always raw, gritty and pure rock n roll. This is why they were The Beatles. The interplay between guitars, bass and Ringo's iconic drumming, with the (mostly) 3 voices blended seamlessly was the formula. They were all essential. It took those 4 exact musicians and people at that precise moment in time or it wouldn't have worked and there would have never have been The Beatles.

[@rosscampbell1173]

I’m loving The Beatles even more with these breakdowns. 🙏

[@Carl2791]

Excellent, un grand bravo, vraiment !

[@phylliscanning7664]

I am so glad I found your site! You go into such detail about all the different parts - it's a dream come true for me! I'm a 72 yr. old (gulp!) Beatlemaniac still and am always up for learning more. Keep them coming please! Thank you!

[@danmcmahon8566]

Wow, MP. This has always been one of my favorite Beatles songs. Great song and GREAT execution by the boys, vocally and instrumentally. Didn't know it was John's first song written without Paul. I assumed George had done the wonderful guitar solo. Very impressive what John did. What a pleasure to behold your explanations and demonstrations. Thank you.

[@MPfrance]

Dan McMahon - Thanks Dan - I actually misspoke - "Please Please Me" was actually the 1st song John wrote without Paul. I knew that but apparently had a brain fart whilst videotaping the lesson. Sorry 'bout that. And yea - VERY impressive solo John played on "You Can't Do That."

[@paramita_holistic_therapy]

Such a catchy tune. Great to discover how the two guitar parts talk to each other. Thank you again Mike

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@dino0228]

Talk to each other: Exactly! I couldn’t think of how to describe that amazing sound. That Beatles’ thingy that’s just indescribable!

[@danmcmahon8566]

Wow. Thanks. I have a lot of favorite Beatle songs, but this is my favoritest favorite. I love the feeling and energy throughout the original. I especially love John's vocal, John's guitar solo, and the backing vocals. You knocked yourself out and nailed it again.

[@kenbash2951]

The subtle but brilliant playing by Harrison and Lennon is awesome- yet again.

[@Teeder]

Thanks Mike! I really like the format and instruction of your videos. Your love for the skill, creativity, and musical brilliance of The Beatles is what repeatedly draws me to your site. Your lessons and attention to detail are incredibly informative. I immediately pick up my guitar and try to incorporate all that I’ve just observed and learned. Rather than complicate the simple, you simplify the complicated so that mere mortals like me can learn the songs of my musical idols. Your performance at the end is a great, enthusiastic culmination of all things explained previously. Your lesson has a beginning, a middle, and an end, and it so aptly mirrors the song that you just taught. By the way, I really appreciated the close up of George’s brilliant, always tasteful outro of this song. As always, I’m left in awe and wonder at the musical magic The Beatles created. Thanks again, Mike. As an aside, I would also really enjoy a site dedicated to Paul’s incomparable bass playing and to Ringo’s amazing drumming.

[@jamespenny9482]

Yes, would love to see Mike's breakdown of Paul's, as you say and I agree, "incomparable bass playing" and Ringo's incredible suitedness to The Beatles.

[@howardkwellerm.d.510]

Another gem, Mike Pachelli! I can only hope to accomplish your level of skill!!! You are particularly amazing at "dissecting" and "nuancing " these great Beatle tunes for us. Well worth the download cost to have these TABS! They are a great lesson source for those who are looking for the actual Beatle original sound, not just vocals and chord progressions. .better than an other tabs or lessons I've come across.

[@MPfrance]

Howard Kweller - Wow, thanks! But I'm not really anything special. Just maybe have decent ears and I have always enjoyed practicing. And still do. It's like anything - the more time you put in the more results you get out.

[@johnsantos1348]

Been playing this song for 20 plus years . Nice breakdown of how the Beatles played their parts .

[@ejcoppini]

Thanks Mike for this explanation. I've played George's part same way you explained, with a Beatles tribute band that invite me to play this song with my Rick in their live show in Argentina. As you say this is a pure John's rock-and-roll song, and I love it. Great job. I follow your videos.

[@epikourosallebook790]

Οne of my favourites.John composed it in the style of Wilson Pickett.Oh what a soul and oh what a lesson! THANKS!

[@SeattleBurns]

Totally enjoyed that! Proving...you CAN do that!

[@rachelannbovier4769]

Hey there Mike!!!....Well now.....First up.... 1.You are the 5th Beatle. 2.You are extremely talented. 3.You have a wonderful way of teaching. 4.You're infectiously excitable.

[@artpam]

Love these Beatle tunes you dissect and then re-assemble to an accurate cover. Thanks!

[@charlesnetherton3193]

W0W Mike how fantastic great video l just love those Rickenbockers what amazing sound . Thankyou so muchfor your instruction and encouragement sincerely Chuck

[@jarkkoautio8318]

One of my favourite riffs and vocals by Lennon. Such a great rock song.

[@jamespenny9482]

This is some seriously amazing work, first by The Beatles and then the unpacking, analysis, and playing/synthesis by one Mike Pachelli.

[@apachepete4967]

You have worked this out to perfection ...as a budding guitarist, I am most thankful for you teaching it to us.

[@jamesbogue8428]

For two days I've been listening to this song in my head. I listened to 4 Beatles live performances and one EMI Studio take. I STILL could not separate the guitar parts until I came to Mike P's explain,anation and analysis. The diagrams of where the fingers go on the fret were very helpful. thanks, Mike!

[@billguitarvin]

Wow, this was a real treat! I was listening to the remastered version of “You Can’t Do That”on KZbin when I came across your lesson. You really nailed all the parts, then proceed to record them and lay down an amazing vocal track full of the feel and vibe of John Lennon. Very impressive! Also caught a video on your website playing with Jeff Berlin. Really nice jazz performance. Not many people have a great feel for both rock and jazz and then turn around and lay down a kick ass vocal. All the best to you your music and keep up the fantastic work!

[@BarCynBeaulieu]

Gotta love them guitars ! Yeah yeah yeah !

[@timallen6025]

This is just such great teaching offering. So easy to go in ever defeating circles with these songs 🤔but you unravel it and patiently steer it through . A big thank you Sir!

[@epicgroove]

I have no idea how I came across this. It was just in my mind, looked up on YT and wow! I was 14 listening on repeat when it was released. Over and over And I will finally learn it. Thanks a million😀

[@quarrymen14]

Love your videos Mike. I was 8 when The Beatles came to America....I love hearing you break down their early songs.. I wore out those early records nonstop. I also remember seeing you on late night TV in Tampa many years ago strumming Beatles songs in between segments. Thanks for doing these....keep up the great work!!

[@MPfrance]

George - thanks for the kudos and I too was a wide-eyed youngster that first Sullivan show. I too, wore out a myriad of records dropping the need hundreds of times trying to figure out the tunes. "The Mike Pachelli Show" on V32 sure was fun! GLAD you got to see it!

[@draster541]

Not only a great guitar player but the knowledge that you have on what the Beatles did or not do is amazing. I’m learning a lot from your teaching.!!!

[@sysmith9910]

Love the way you teach, Mike.. You make it clear, precise, & some history thrown in too. I have to say,...... I don't think I would have bought my "Rick 330 Fireglow" if I wasn't a Beatles fan. But then,.. I do love the sound, - different to a Strat, or Gibson. Cheers.

[@willdenham]

So elusively simple sounding. The early Beatles was some of the first rock I heard when I was a kid in the overproduced, synth/drum machine awashed 80's. It was an intro to what happens when groove, rock and rythm meets harmony/melody.

[@thewalrus223]

Your ability to deconstruct and explain these songs is magical. How you pick out the individual guitar parts is an enviable skill. It is fantastic what that band created and generated. Count me in!

[@johnsilcock6030]

Always spot on and to the record…..beltin, thanks Mike.

[@joephillips4082]

Amazing performance of one of my very favorite Beatles songs. Your analysis, breakdown and teaching of it is perfect. Thanks for keeping the flame alive, and thanks this fantastic lesson.

[@ronaldkavanagh7983]

Wow Mike, that tutorial was just awesome. It doesn't get any better absolutely wonderful, and may I say the best part was watching your total enjoyment being complete. Many thanks Mike and I look forward to many more of your fab four tutorials. Ronnie.

[@tapstring2]

Love the constant bluesy feel coming from the major/minor G. More cowbell! Another monster early composition by John

[@thomp8833]

Excellent Mike. That's one of my favorite early beetle tunes and you did a great job

[@robertdolphin2822]

O My. Once again, the one-man Beatles band has performed flawlessly. Thanks man I'm I big Beatles fan and I am grateful for your lessons Keep them coming be

[@grandpadaveswoodworking8932]

Freakin' awesome job! The way you break these down really exposes the genius of the Beatles.

[@MPfrance]

Thank you kindly!

[@GabeAranguren]

Yay, Mike - no one does the depth like you do... Great lesson, MP!

[@toniroig4626]

You are so good! Enjoyed you on Tampa television in the ol' days, too!

[@MPfrance]

Toni - thanks and yeah - V32 - those were fun times!!

[@erninodalenton]

Mike, Thank you so much for sharing your talent and passion with others, what a pleasure to hear you, Thanks so so much again. Peace and Love. Paul=Jean

[@SVSHS1978]

I just stumbled on your KZbin videos over the weekend. I'll say this - you are a God in the Pantheon of the Deities. Absolutely incredible - thank you for brightening an otherwise crummy Month.

[@richardgallo3155]

🎉 Amazing breakdown! Thank you! You’re keeping real music alive and well documented…

[@larosaclaude1477]

Larosa claude Merci pour vos excellentes prestations musicales, vous auriez pu être le 5eme Beatles à l'époque . Beatles qui ont été toute ma vie musicale Thanks!

[@7305boston]

Now, everybody Can Do That! Thanks Mike. Great Job!!!!

[@jledford5644]

Mike, You are really so talented. I loved this. Thank you!!! 🎶🎸🥁🎹🎼

[@bipuljugran5043]

Another powerful song by John Lennon. A great song and a great guitar lesson.

[@rickharrison6199]

You live and breath Beatles - You are an awesome teacher.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@StarCityFAME]

Holy crap! Glad I found your channel!! Beatles 2nd Album was my first record as a kid and been a huge fan of The Beatles, my #1 inspiration to this day (and still fave record). It literally made be an air guitarist that Christmas, to the dismay of my folks who thought I'd like my plastic violin. Hahaha. Been playing and writing and singing ever since! But now seeing your channel, it will help me with some extra detail in my playing! THANK YOU from a 65 year old Beatles fanatic!

[@Ystadcop]

Mike, brilliant. When this came out I was learning guitar (still am). I saw them do this on telly and I distinctly remember that at the end of the song, Lennon wound up the peg to voice the last note rather than slide up. Wow, I'd never seen that before. Thanks.

[@wesleywyrick4838]

Amazing - again. Pure joy in the music. Thanks Mike!

[@Shaverboy516]

Awesome video Mike, love these older Beatles tunes, everything you do is so well thought out and presented, your performance is great, just the harmonies alone could warrant a separate video, really enjoyed this one:)

[@paulsullivan1650]

I love watching your videos Mike. I am a huge Beatles fan and a rhythm guitarist myself. I'm not as good as you are, so you are teaching me a host of great things. I appreciate you doing this Mike, and thank you very much!

[@meadowqueen8866]

Mike, you are truly the BEST! I luv watching your videos, hearing you play and listening to what you have to say!

[@davidbolls4850]

Excellent, once again, Mike !!! You have added so much to my enjoyment of these earlier albums, and to my appreciation of the Beatles’ genius. Thank you! May you live forever!

[@lawrenceklein3524]

Flat-out love your style of instruction! Great work! Thank you!!

[@ww3lstep]

Brilliant! One I've been hoping for. I've struggled with those chord changes but this is definitely an encouragement to try it again. What a great song, and video.

[@MPfrance]

You can do it!

[@zakwhite3863]

@@MPfrance hi Mike I was wondering if you could possibly do a lesson on rock and roll music, thank you so much for the amazing work as usual, much appreciated

[@edmcdonnell602]

Mike, you are the best! I love relearning Beatle songs through your meticulous and accurate analyses!

[@jwsb1991]

Been patiently waiting for this one... wasn’t sure I could hold out much longer! You legend!!

[@MPfrance]

More to come!

[@talkingabouthistory7385]

@@MPfrance can't wait, waiting for "Long Tall Sally"

[@jaerivus]

Extremely faithful cover, and an excellent tutorial. Thanks!

[@rickwarrick3092]

Wow... Don't want to drop a pun here, but you CAN do that! Nice work on a largely under appreciated song! Pure Beatles gold near the end of their "YEAH, YEAH, YEAH" stage of their career! I've been a long time sub, love your love of the Beatles and your total faithfulness to their work. At this level, totally unique to YT! Thanks Mike!

[@efrendelgadofalcon6083]

Awesome!, you can feel the passion and the love for the tunes!

[@paulgillam4224]

WOW! Thank you, mate! Outrageously awesome instructional video, Mike! You ARE very talented, too!

[@MPfrance]

Paul - Glad you liked it! Please subscribe to my channel. Thanks!

[@moomonster5942]

Can't help but smile watching this guy.... great fun.

[@TigerRogers0660]

Thanks Mike!! I now have a new appreciation of a Beatles song i didn't listen to that much before!!

[@billybober1812]

Once again...THANK YOU SO MUCH...who would have thought that 56 years on The Beatles would still inspire so much fun.

[@ishatype2764]

I can't imagine a better lesson on this song than this one. Well done!

[@優樹-m2d]

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[@scottmoyer1357]

Hey Mike...Kudos on your teaching skills. Your passion for teaching is admirable. Diggin' it!!

[@MPfrance]

I appreciate that!

[@lenovillegas1057]

Great lesson! Can you make a tutorial of how to play "Revolution", or "Come together" from the Beatles. Thanks!!

[@tannakaobi1]

Revolution has always bugged me. I can play a version but it's not what John is playing.

[@MPfrance]

Great suggestions - I'm still on an early Beatles kick. I did already a "Revolution" sound-a-like. Here's the link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b5S4l6yFnLqtg7c

[@reynaldocastaneda4712]

Always great Mike!

[@jaimealexisedades8871]

Bravo Mike !

[@billybober1812]

Billy Bober AGAIN !!! great vid as always...thank you so much...The American release..."The Beatles Second Album" is one of my favorite. Some much rocking got music on it...From..." Long Tall Sally" to "She's got the Devil in her Heart" to Anna....and some Yea Yea Yea song. Got to see Ringo in Atlanta in September...my first Beatle sighting...Wonderful show. Thanks once again Mike.

[@julianrestrepo3050]

I like how you give a history lesson before the guitar lesson and I love history. Thanks.

[@Dana-wq5tp]

The performance of the song is excellent, Mike. You even managed to capture John's nasal quality to his singing voice.

[@jimpepper1]

Great job on a great song. Such a simple riff. I want to learn to play it in my sleep. How did no one ever come up with it before? As usual super sound alike! thank you Mike!

[@xxcelr8rs]

I thought I heard a Wurlitzer piano banging rhythm. Love your Beatles songs lessons. I always learn a few things, Thanks.

[@filmtvbiz]

Great, great song. Thanks Michael. ✨♾️😎🎼🎸

[@leonardhevia5452]

Tom Petty was a good friend of George and would often tell a George Harrison story in an interview. According to Petty, Harrison told him that during the recording session for this song with his Rickenbacker he created that intro on the spot. The other band members were looking at him to come up with something and pressured he quickly produced it.

[@erickbanderville6906]

You know what? This is my favourite Beatles song... I really enjoyed the whole video, thanks Mike!

[@jayrocknurse5386]

Great job Mike. Many years ago, I auditioned for a band playing and singing that song. I am very aware that when I allow it, my voice can be quite gruff like John's on that song..I immediately was offered the gig. The rehearsal place was down on the pier on the lower west side of the NYC. I lived in the North/East Bronx. I thanked them for the opportunity but I was unwilling to make the long trip for rehearsals. By the way, I'm very glad that you mentioned how those Ric's are impossible to keep tuned. I thought that I was losing my mind when I tried them out. Back then, I had a pretty heavy hand like Pete Townsend. The axe wouldn't stay in tine. I never bought one.

[@DMSProduktions]

GREAT performance Mike! John would be proud maan! \m/

[@thomasmuhr6665]

Incredible! You're presenting it perfectly! And so much useful and amazing background information.

[@MPfrance]

Glad it was helpful!

[@giopietrantonio6843]

I'm a bass player but these videos are really good and make me love The Beatles even more! Tks very much Mike!!

[@vicentevittola3168]

Grande (Big) Mike Pacheli - sempre aprendo com suas aulas de guitarra. Sou teu fã. Também fã dos The Beatles. Obrigado por suas aulas. Vittola do Brasil

[@Roscoe1279]

Very well done 👏! Lifetime guitarist 🎸 and Beatles Fan.

[@sb6482]

thanks mike. one of my favourite beatles tracks

[@tonyroma7599]

Your explanation are awesome. I knew the Beatles always did something special but now I know what it is because of your explanation. Your awesome Mike, thank you

[@MPfrance]

Cool, thanks!

[@romysan1]

great job mike.

[@kdavis63]

Such an amazing tune. Awesome break down.

[@edwineddielawrence]

Highly informative as usual, Mike. You brightened up a bleak afternoon in Scotland.

[@Ystadcop]

That must've taken some doing. But better than those bloody midges in summer!

[@NoName-fh7jf]

i love your honesty with rickenbacher (however it's spelt) I turn 21 today and i've been looking into getting a 360/12 for the past year. But having heard your opinion, which is clearly one from experience, i will more than likely go with a gretsch 12 string. i'm more of a gretsch man anyhow, just want to own all the Beatles guitars!!! Also i love your in-depth tutorials. A big thank you from the UK. The time you put into these videos/tutorials is massively appreciated.

[@janainaklang4263]

Love that sound on that guitar!

[@damien1893]

Just perfect.. Thanks Mike!

[@MPfrance]

Damien - Glad you liked it!