The Beatles - I'll Follow The Sun LESSON by Mike Pachelli

Here's a lesson on the guitar playing of John & George for "I'll Follow The Sun."

[@andrewwazagow9120]

Mike , if George Martin is considered the 5 th. Beatle , You 'are certainly the 6 th. For you're what was always lacking with the Beatles - the thorough and accurate EXPLANATION of their wonderful instrumental inventions of guitar playing. There is not enough of gratitude that could be expressing how helpful you are for so many hungry souls.

[@dinocardamone-sg1ph]

Dig that brother !! :)

[@grahanhole3569]

This is another brilliant Beatles song, superbly analysed by Mike. To understand four instruments and how they interact is fabulous!!!

[@greggrimes1158]

I just love your videos showing how they did their magic. So informative and entertaining. Thank you for what you do Mike.

[@keithpix]

Terrific lesson from the masters of R&B. You’re able to show just how brilliant this band was.

[@atomicrocker]

@@NoName-gz2kk Rock & Beat

[@jonathanschwanz6844]

Mike, brilliant as always. John, Paul, George and Ringo would be proud of you.

[@TheShadman47]

You have an amazing ear Mike to hear all those individual elements of their guitar playing. And, George's guitar solo is just bliss in its simplicity.

[@ponzo1967]

Mike's enthusiasm for the Beatles makes these lessons fun. Showing each part separately makes it easier to understand and gives some insight into each Beatles musical character and contribution.

[@petermarkovic8837]

I first heard this aged around 12y? I have always loved this song and always wondered how George played his part in it. I am now coming up on 68y and finally, I now know how George did it. As always Chord notes :) Thanks, Mike, for a great tutorial.....Pete

[@dbrew2u]

Mike , Mike , Mike , man is this a Home Run . One of my absolute Favorite Beatle songs of All Time . Your Lesson as always is Top Notch . Taught with Love and attention to detail as always . Thank You so Darn Much .

[@stevedouglas7375]

Dave Brewer, I totally agree. I find it interesting that at of all the Beatles songs, this one is what I consider --- the least taught. I don't know why, but very few teachers teach this song. It's remarkable that Paul wrote this song at 16 years of age.

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

I so agree

[@Geronimo122]

Excellent. George's parts fit so nicely into the song--restrained, yet elegant.

[@alanshepherd4304]

I was ten years old in 1963 when I first heard the Beatles, and I have been a fen ever since. I'll Follow the Sun is one of my favourite songs by them, so much so, I'm having it played at my funeral. Many years from now!!😁😁🇬🇧

[@davidbolls4850]

Another great job! This has to be in my top five Beatles songs, in large part because of the exquisite blend of Paul’s high melody and John’s lower harmony. So many great songs had the beautiful blending of these two men’s voices. Then they spoil us on other classics by rocking out and adding George’s three-part harmony. You emphasize the guitar parts, which amazes us all, but I adore the vocalizations.

[@scottmoyer1357]

Nicely done Mike. I've played the song since it came out in 1964 and have loved it's intracacies as you have notated accurately showing the truly musical and amazing inner workings of the Beatle's songs.

[@bbbart77]

Thanks for the great lesson , I am 73 and have been a Beatles fan for 60 years and I finally got a guitar . I think it's about time to learn a couple of songs.

[@MPfrance]

You can do it!

[@tomspalding966]

Geezers rock!!

[@leeturton9254]

Fast becoming the master on teaching people Beatles songs...I can't think of anyone on KZbin as good as you mike thankyou 🙏

[@robrussell5329]

This song has the best singular "note" I've ever heard in music. It's in that C7 chord, the one finger picked by George, at the tail where he hammers on with his pinky (at 17:56 in this video.) A single note, but as a door opening up and pulling the listener into the bridge vocals. For me, it's an inspired and magical moment in songwriting. But for the Beatles, perhaps just another day at work, for the 2nd time around, it's almost hidden. Credit to George, I guess, but Paul was well known for telling the others how to play his songs. There must be a hundred other songs using these same chords. But leave it to Paul once again for layering a perfect melody over them.

[@jordanperlow3125]

PHENOMENAL LESSON! I looked up the chords and not a single source shows that Fmaj7, and they all show G7 instead of 4 finger G; you nailed! This is the only place with an authentic use of the chords as in the recording; Thanks Mike; going to get working on learning this one today!

[@peterintoronto6472]

Listened to this all my life, and now I can hear it. Thank you.

[@keithgeorge2541]

Mike… thanks so much for letting me sit in the studio with you and learn the RIGHT way to play the songs I’ve been playing since ‘64!

[@MPfrance]

Keith - You're welcome. And thank you for bringing the beer!

[@louisflores2552]

Michael you are amazing by showing us how intricate and open Beatle music was struckyard...I salute you

[@martinwalker3088]

Wonderful Mike. Another joyous and detailed lesson. It's a real eye opener to see and hear exactly how they played it. This song beautifully shows John's driving rhythm and his style of playing. It's fantastic. Thank you once again.

[@rickprice2519]

Just F'n Awesome !! Running out of ways to describe how great these lessons really are

[@Macrobish]

Well I’ve always played F fooled by Fm then C all these years….how wrong was I. Never too old to learn! Thanks again for this series Mike, please keep ‘em coming

[@davidbarbour2368]

Such a gem. I have always struggled to hear all its facets. You pull it apart and put it back together, so that I understand it for the first time. I see how each one of them made an essential contribution, hearing the harmonization slightly differently, so that when was all assembled, it was a kaleidoscope. Paul had the original idea. John made it cool. George made it sublime.

[@LightSnowOvernight]

Unbelievable! I have never seen anything so amazing, the way he figures out/plays everything!

[@barrysmith5826]

Mike your excellant at what you do , your detail on these Beatle lessons is second to none . Been a Beatle fan for 58 years, and self taught on the guitar , and have learned so much from you .Keep on rockin Mike , cause your certainly appreciated, your one talented dude for sure ...

[@johngrocki4243]

Amazing as always. Thanks Mike for all you do.

[@goncaloveiga]

I love this song! I really look forward to all your Beatles lessons with your cover at the end! Thank you!

[@georgecase188]

If they have KZbin in heaven, I can think of a couple of occupants getting a real kick out of this. Great work.

[@urbeke]

Great to learning more about how John used what I call ”leaknotes” to glue the rythm together. To make i more ”rockish”. Thanks a lot. Best Regards from Sweden 🌹🇸🇪🌹🇸🇪🌹🇸🇪

[@MPfrance]

Urban Ekelund - "leaknotes." I LOVE that. GREAT way to describe them!!

[@strikerorwell9232]

+Urban Ekelund The Beatles did their first tour in Sweden and we were blessed with 2 tours. For some strange reason, they did a concert in Karlskoga, the sleepy small town in Western Sweden. (I assume you're Swedish as well) The audience was nowhere to be seen? That's one concert I would have loved to see, with no screaming girls so you could hear them perform.

[@stevedouglas7375]

Awesome lesson! My favorite Beatles song broken down superbly! Big thank you Mike.

[@perandersdahlstrom2846]

Thank you so much for this and your other Beatles tutorials. Your positive attitude adds a lot to make me look at and listen to these videos. I like that you’ve mirrored the bass footage😊

[@markcorliss3059]

Thanx Mike we need a superior guitar player to keep these tunes fresh. After 50 yrs still the stuff guitar players are made of.❤😊

[@chrisbarnett6086]

Such simple songs, but played beatifully as always by J,G,P & R. Great breakdown of this wonderful tune. Thanks Mike. 👍

[@vins1521]

I dont know how you do it Mike but you are a wealth of Beatles information which adds to everything else you present to us. I used to eat drink and breath The Beatles in the 60s but never obtained the knowledge that you have acquired over the years. Thanks so much Mike for never ceasing to amaze me with every video you put out here, rock on brother...

[@lloydpinto623]

Jeez, I really love this one. Thanks so much for such a fabulous tutorial. All the trivia you give us along with each tutorial is so interesting and your recreations at the end are spot on. I remember from somewhere that this song was the favorite song of George Martin of all the tracks on this album.

[@sapelesteve]

As usual, that was terrific Mike! One of my favorite Beatles songs. Every time I watch one of your "Beatle Tutorials", I am amazed at how they were able to come up with these amazing arrangements. It just continues to boggle the mind! Well at least for me. Thanks & hope that you are doing well in France & staying safe! 👍👍😉😉

[@guarddave]

Great song...and a great job of showing us why! Those guys were something for real!!!!!!

[@georgeguevara9502]

Mike, without a doubt, you are my guitar hero. Thanks for these wonderful videos. I have really enjoyed learning songs from my favorite group of all my life. You are the best. MAESTRO!!.

[@MPfrance]

My pleasure!

[@bullerfugl]

I'm loving these videos man, the enthusiasm is contagious ☀️

[@jimpepper1]

I loved this song as a kid , I love those voicings you show, great lesson again. learned something new every time i watch you. thanks again.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@JRLNeal]

Such a lot of work and effort in this Mike. thanks so much. I first heard this song in the senior boys room at school in mid sixties on a mono Dansette and a completely wrecked vinyl LP but still the magic of the song jumped out. Now I know who played what. Excellent thanks.

[@RJ4960]

Nice to see and hear the subtle touches on what for me is perhaps the clearest example of Buddy Holly's influence on McCartney and Lennon's early writing.

[@benthornley7155]

These lessons are magical, Mike. I'd have killed for something like when I first started playing 30 years ago

[@hobbayne]

Beatles For Sale was issued in England on December 4th 1964.

[@majortom4543]

Great work Mike, i really enjoy watching these tutorials but also the value of the stories you've got to tell about how the song began etc.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you like them!

[@rdekemper]

Thank you Mike, what a gift for us struggling guitarists and students of The Beatles…🎸

[@AwesomeBeatles]

Nice guitar. Beautiful song. Another divine inspiration from our beloved Beatles.

[@MPfrance]

Many thanks!

[@paulbiggs2376]

Another great song lesson with some back history, I really enjoy each video, well done mike thankyou. Waiting patiently for you to do a lesson on you’ve got to hide you’re love away. My favourite Beatles song. 👍

[@beatlessteve1010]

I love the anecdotes and the easy to understand lessons..thanks Mike

[@mariosergiovieira7623]

Thank you very much Mike! You translate details in a very a didactic way. I am learning a lot with you. Keep on shining !

[@MPfrance]

Thanks, will do!

[@joho3544]

Mike, I will watch every commercial from now on. You can count on that! And I will urge others to do the same thing. Geez! You definitely deserve more than what petty amount (.004 cents) is afforded you... just unbelievable these people. Best of luck, Mike!

[@greenatom]

Great video! Great song with a great arrangement. Very Buddy Hollyish, I can imagine him singing it.

[@tyrellmiller778]

Great Job on this old classic best I've seen so far

[@joncar13jonny15]

Mike that was absolutely beautiful thank You for that!!!! You’re awesome!!!!!!

[@earlthornton5689]

Much love to you and yours. You make songs from my childhood more accessible. Thank you sir

[@MPfrance]

Earl - Thanks! Very kind of you to say

[@computermediaonline]

As always, an outstanding and accurate analysis !! Thanks ! I'd like to add my recent epiphany..while introducing the Beatle discography to my 7 yr old grand-daughter (and guitar pupil), I noticed that in the recording mix of so many Beatle tunes, (unlike many other recordings of the era), 2 guitar tracks were given near equal weight in the mix instead of a lead guitar = up and rhythm = down, thus allowing the beautiful counterparts that you often describe.

[@dinocardamone-sg1ph]

Excellent class..informative, interesting, well thought out, fun, practical, warm, personal,.real honest to goodness insights. Thank you.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Great Instruction Mike This might be their sweetest song.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Awesome tutorial, as usual! You the man, Mike! ✌️

[@alaindubuc3813]

Thanks Mike. Lucky you living there. Would have loved teaming up with you to play some Beatles. Thanks again for all of your work. Just love it. Keep it up. Al

[@rgrbmac3066]

Great breakdown on this one Mike, very interesting that the song is so simple......but not really. Enjoyed it!

[@MiamiHeatClips]

Pretty interesting background story. As somewhat of a beginner still, learning John’s part will be really useful for me. Thanks!

[@pavelstrnad1212]

Finally there is available the first 100% correct lesson of this fabulous song by the professor od Beatles´ music Master Mike. ...THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH MIKE!!!!

[@antonbercich7842]

Thank you for the details and the stories. I love it.

[@michaelcantwell6928]

I’m 70, been trying this since I was a teen but never gotten this one right. Thanks, Mike

[@raul1st2002]

Best Beatles' lessons on youtube. Love those back stories!

[@deyvem5705]

I wound up cooking dinner listening to your version man. Good job! Great lesson too.

[@philleblanc7794]

One more good surprise Mike, thanks a lot for your so interesting "background history" (?) And of course the artistic work Phil

[@WJWinstonOficial]

One of my favourite Beatles albuns.Beatles for sale is unique,a perfect combo between terrific covers and original acoustic songs.

[@odnaZCS]

Looking forward to this one, thanks mike!

[@brent3760]

Such a beautiful song ❤

[@Hammerman48]

Well done Mike. Always loved this one!

[@MPfrance]

Thanks Keith!

[@flavioluna2828]

So Nice Class for a Beatles’ Classic! Brilliant!!💪💪👏👏

[@tonyroma7599]

another great break down. thank you Mike

[@gaizkasalazar4862]

Incredible BEAUTY!!!!!!

[@woodenbeast9337]

Thanks for keeping the Beatles alive

[@dinocardamone-sg1ph]

Just saw the ending....absolutely incredibly beautiful....wooo hooo .... brilliant into new heavenly dimensions of reality... delicious groovy.

[@hayesiq]

Love it. Thank you! My fav band and my fav song.

[@eduardoaedo8]

Fantástico como sacas y enseñas las canciones de The Beatles … gracias

[@stationminute]

Great breakdown of a classic Paul tune, Mike! Maybe I'm reading too much into it, but I've always thought the ascending melody of the verse kind of symbolizes sunrise, while the descending harmony of the bridge is like a sunset. Add in Ringo's steady tapping pace, and the song is "following the sun" both musically and lyrically.

[@georgeperillo6421]

Excellent job as always in breaking down the parts. You always amaze me playing that left handed bass.

[@MPfrance]

George - thanks but I'm not playing lefty - just horizontally flip the video in editing. I feel it's sacrilegious to see a Beatles song played on bass right handed.

[@emiliopiperno1259]

Hi Mike! As always, excellent lesson! Thank U! Regards from Buenos Aires - Argentina

[@noelwilde]

Pure genius. Many thanks.

[@matthewchunk3689]

This is such a good video Mike Pachelli. The history of the song is interesting and the transcription is dead on. You play very similar gear to boot.

[@phatato]

I always enjoy the song information at the beginning of your videos, I already know how to play this song so I am really only watching it now just to get the intro ha

[@daletwin1]

Your breakdowns are always amazing. You must have perfect pitch. As a vocalist myself, I have to say I think of all the Beatles' songs you have sung that this song fits your voice the best, including the harmonies. I really enjoyed this performance vocally as well as musically. Great job as always. Sometime in the future I may send you a recording of me singing a Beatles' song to see what you think.

[@rossakih8212]

細かなところまでコピーされており大変参考になります。特にジョンのパートは複雑ですが大変勉強になります

[@pmog2]

Thanks Mike. Excellent lesson.

[@MPfrance]

Glad you liked it!

[@daciuk8]

Brilliant as ever Mike 🇬🇧👍🇬🇧

[@dms5154]

Superb Mike! Thanks so much!

[@MPfrance]

DMW -You're very welcome - glad you liked it!

[@richardsisk1770]

Fascinating! I produced a version of this for a video 30 years ago or so. It came out pretty good however you found more of the nuances. Great job 👏🏼

[@SomervilleBob]

Amazing! (as always). It seems like such a simple little song at first.

[@mikebarnett6218]

Very nice 160. Really enjoy your videos, thank You.

[@Weatherhill1]

Always great!

[@carlotomass119]

Mike great as usual thank you

[@jdog881688]

Thanks Mike…Great story line…Great song!!!

[@MPfrance]

jdog- Yeah - lovely song it is!

[@COBBETT1215]

Wonderful version of one of my favourite Beatle songs. Hey! You're a one man tribute band. I didn't realise that Ringo was playing the thighs on this song. I seem to recall Buddy Holly's drummer Jerry Allison did the same on "Everyday". The songs have a similar feel to my untrained ear, but then Paul loved Buddy Holly. Thank you for unlocking so much of the magic in these songs.

[@jamierisedorph4837]

Thanks for doing this wonderful I'll Follow The Sun

[@brent3760]

I love your videos man! So good. My dream growing up was to hopefully meet the next John and Paul and be their drummer. Never happened. But I still have the Beatles to play along with ❤