Here's a lesson on the guitar parts for "Hold Me Tight." A nice lil' rocker off of the Beatles' 2nd album!
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@s_p_onarge8720 Жыл бұрын
There is no finer channel to learn Beatles based music. Love it! ❤
@biblebeliever1754 Жыл бұрын
Facts
@steveprudell99767 ай бұрын
Love Mike Italiano jazz so good 👍 😊
@danielrockmyer949 Жыл бұрын
Lennon said it was a throw away but I always liked it after all it is Beatles! Thanks Mike 🎸
@aceopinions Жыл бұрын
Completely agree Daniel. You likely know that Lennon said that about a number of the Beatles songs. What does he know? 😆
@terryriley8963 Жыл бұрын
I love this song and the album. When you listen to Mike describe how the song was made and produced you would expect to hear a half hearted mashed up throw away fill in song but for me it’s still a great song and that’s the magic of what the Beatles can do with their songs.
@moeb4348 Жыл бұрын
For a throw away, it is one of my rock'n favorites! I thought the slightly out of tune vocals sounded very cool and different. It sounds and feels so right!
@steveprudell99767 ай бұрын
Yes wonderful song very cool
@user-yl5fu2it7j6 ай бұрын
A lousy song and an even worse performance and production. Muddy sound, flat vocals....just a mess, really. I'm surprised Mike even bothered with it.
@kamenii Жыл бұрын
Another rockin' beatles tune! That shuffle groove George plays is GENIUS! They were so young yet so inovative.
@coreywiley3981 Жыл бұрын
I've always enjoyed this song, as for the slightly off key parts I could not care less, this is Rock N Roll after all and imperfection is fine and can actually add to the organic nuance and feel. In my opinion this is a good song, I've seen many criticisms of it before but I think it is fun, hooky and has good momentum and levity. thanks for the lesson!
@itamarmergi7555 Жыл бұрын
I just can't get enough of these lesson,I love how he tells background of the songs as well. Definitely the best channel for a true The beatles fans
@jimwalshonline9346 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite Beatle tracks!
@steveprudell9976 Жыл бұрын
I love this song too funny that John and Paul said it was least favorite better than George fantastic 😍
@PaulMcCartney_ Жыл бұрын
Started playing guitar 2 years ago when I was 18. Immediately loved Beatles song. Now I’d say I know 50+ Beatles (Lennon,McCartney, Harrison solo) songs and I just wanted to say thank you for the great guitar and history lessons
@daletwin1 Жыл бұрын
Even with all the issues with the song I have always liked this song. Especially the energy and the ending of the song where Paul sings . . You . . . oh . . oh! I just love the sound of the vocal harmony and the chord changes as the song winds down.
@andrewpappas9311 Жыл бұрын
I love that this song is probably one of the earliest examples of them using power chords in their music, George really killed the part as always
@eiramreouxc.galeon8274 Жыл бұрын
I watched this video when it was released. Also, I seldomly comment on KZfaq videos, but this video made me leave a comment. I want to thank you wholeheartedly, Mike, for clarifying that it was George who did that busy guitar part on this song. I watched a couple of tutorial videos regarding this song, and guess what. All of them said that it was John who did that busy part! I believed that one. And yes, thank you for breaking the myth I believed in! :) P.S.: 'Hold Me Tight' is one of my favorite songs by The Beatles! A great rocker. 😎Certainly not old enough to know these smaller details (I'm 15, by the way). However, I'm glad to know there are people like you! I enjoyed watching this video. :) I want to learn this someday. :) Hopefully, you're doing well, Mike! ❤
@marksimpson2321 Жыл бұрын
Ty Mike for continuing to produce these amazing covers of Beatles' songs with loads of help in how to play them!
@steveprudell99767 ай бұрын
Absolutely love ❤️
@mason44904 күн бұрын
As a ten year old listening to Meet The Beatles in March of 1964, it was this song that most caught my ear, (followed by Don't Bother Me). I had been a guitar student for a matter of weeks and I seem to recall it was this tune that provided the impetus to learn to play the daunting F chord! I guess the appeal of the song was its energy- the clapping,foot stomping drive it had. I still like the song- likely largely based on fond memories. It wasn't the best song on the LP, but everyone likes what they like, even if the songwriter thinks little of it. Clearly not Paul's favorite- as he said- it was a work song- something to take up album space. I don't think it's ever made his post Beatle concert playlists. But who wouldn't have loved being in the Cavern- hearing the Beatles play it?
@sapelesteve Жыл бұрын
Yet another fantastic Beatles song lesson by Mike. I never get tired of watching and learning exactly how these Beatles songs were arranged and recorded. TY Mike for keeping the music alive. Hope that you are doing well. 👍👍
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Steve - thanks and yeah - I'm extremely busy but doing very well!
@user-ge3oy1vl6v Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on ONE HUNDRED THOUSAND SUBSCRIBERS MIKE!!! Nice video!!
@barry5787 Жыл бұрын
Love the history info. Nothing like a Gretsch around the C position. We forget how the bass sound was in the 60s, nothing like hearing a T60 , Vox Foundation or Selmer Goliath giving it what for in songs like Kansas City, standing outside the Cavern it sounded like all you wanted to be was the bass player. Nice to see the zero fret.
@pedrodavidos271 Жыл бұрын
I always look forward to videos from this channel. Thanks Mike
@user-kd3gx9io8c Жыл бұрын
❤ありがとう
@kevinshea4776 Жыл бұрын
Awesome skills in dissecting this tune! Thank you Mike...I had no idea it was sped-up a 1/2 step!
@billybober1812 Жыл бұрын
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN for all of your hard work....means a lot to us who started playing guitar when the Beatles hit.
@johnhixson7040 Жыл бұрын
How does Mike know all this stuff? I mean what guitars they used, amps they plugged into, and who did what! This is a treasure trove of Beatles info! I wish he was around when I was younger. I would buy these books at the music store but they seemed to be on piano. Then my old turntable would spin a bit slow sometimes making the song seem to be in a different key. Humbling to realize I had a lot of these songs wrong although we got through them.
@Macrobish Жыл бұрын
Sympathy John, back in the day I would spend a long time trying to tune my Strat copy with a pitch pipe only to find the turntable would run a bit slower on the outside of the record and a bit faster towards the middle - never really in tune!
@Hammerman48 Жыл бұрын
The books “Beatles gear” by Andy Babiuk and “The Beatles recording sessions” by Mile Lewisohn are great resources.
@thomaspappalardo7589 Жыл бұрын
Andy Babiuk’s Beatles Gear is a great source.
@williamjordan5554 Жыл бұрын
He might have been in a Beatles tribute band. That would be my guess.
@steveprudell99767 ай бұрын
Mind blowing well somebody had to do it b the Master of Beatles tutorials
@JRLNeal Жыл бұрын
Mike, I'm so glad you you have covered this song. I totally agree the Beatles recording is so poor, which is a pity. I really got to love the song when it opens the film 'Across the Universe'. Mind you I play it in G but I'll play about in E or F just to check Ive got the chords dead on. Thank you far all the work that goes into your videos.
@sheistcoff Жыл бұрын
Talking about this number, Sir Paul said: "Certain songs were just 'work songs', you haven't got much memory of them". Agree!
@d-mack-ga5340 Жыл бұрын
Mike, I really enjoy your videos, I learn new songs and trivia on each. Hold Me Tight is one of my favs from their early years, I was immediately hooked when I heard George's "chunking" guitar throughout the song, it was soooo cool! Thanks again for all you do to create these videos AND I just want to say I'm a Drummer who's been attempting to play guitar for many, many years - you do a great job capturing Ringo's grooves on all your sound-alikes!
@voiceofreason785610 ай бұрын
Well, I guess I must be a musical ignoramus, then ! LOL... I've been a fan since 1963, and it's one of my favorite early songs of theirs. It absolutely rocks, and, to me ? It's a pure joy to listen to, complete with their enthusiastic clapping tossed in for good measure - SO full of life, and fun ! :)
@edgarsnake2857Ай бұрын
Thanks Mike. It feels so right, now! This much-maligned rocker is about as positive as it gets.
@stephensmith60 Жыл бұрын
I have to disagree with John on this one: This was a Great song! 👏🏻🖖. As always, Mike, You tha man! 🥂
@carlotomass119 Жыл бұрын
Mike you know what I’m going to say lol …. Thanks again fantastic love it
@Hankhubris9 ай бұрын
I play most of these tuned a half step down on my epiphone Les Paul studio with 11 gauge strings. Sounds absolutely beautiful. Your video’s definitely help fill in some of the blanks so to speak on the voicing of the chords and things.
@Oceanmachine279 ай бұрын
I don't care what ANYBODY says, this song is rockin'. I honestly don't believe the flaws are near as egregious as everyone seems to think. One of their most underrated songs, if you ask me.
@emendez Жыл бұрын
Loving your Daking comps and that distressor! Outstanding!
@luismagonzalez7830 Жыл бұрын
I was waiting for month for this one!! Cheers Mike🙏
@petewingnut6827 Жыл бұрын
The backing on this song is like a train thundering along the track.
@user-yl5fu2it7j6 ай бұрын
More like a thundering train-wreck.
@addisonjacobs9349 Жыл бұрын
Such an underrated song. Thanks for posting this! Very helpful.
@marclahn7072 Жыл бұрын
Man, that Rickenbacker sounds like garbage! It's like a damn toy guitar (w/that tiny neck. Heh!) My first student guitar in 1977 had more balls. And man, the whole "leaning out of tune" bit had me cackling. What was John smoking. To have any serious interest in using a Rickenbacker just seems like clinical insanity. No matter, it worked. And it's all part of the Beatles tapestry of delight. Mike, you're awesome. Thanks for all the fantastic instructional videos! Great vocals too. 😎 Your "I AM THE WALRUS" clip is still my favorite. Brilliant break down of utter genius. Not ironically, my favorite Beatles song too. Marc ⚡ p.s. re: "Hold Me Tight"... I know you know, but capo on the first fret would make this less of a slog, methinks.
@jimmybonar2566 Жыл бұрын
Awesome Mike! Thanks again. I didn't realise how tasty George's licks were, and of course John's too!
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
They are!
@charlesmitchell228 Жыл бұрын
I love the fact that while you're massively into The Beatles, (and generously share your passion and gift) you look quite bit like Eric Clapton!
@jamesvfaria Жыл бұрын
Great! Thanks for posting!
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@cliffdwelling3807 Жыл бұрын
When I play it I just do it in E to keep it simple with the open E A, and B chords. I capo it if I play along with the recording. Thanks, Mike.
@stringmantony Жыл бұрын
Your channel is THE best, Mike. Great charts and tabs, and a better performance than the Lads! Thanks again.
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Wow, thanks!
@tommcnally3646 Жыл бұрын
You are a walking Beatles encyclopedia ! Thanks for sharing knowledge, especially your great attention to detail 👍
@alanwakes4786 Жыл бұрын
Simply the best Mike, great breakdown of individual parts, keep them coming, I love The Beatles numbers,🤘
@jeffreyizzo881115 күн бұрын
This song has been on my mind lately and glad I found this video. Awesome --- I subscribed! One thing that people don't mention about HMT is Ringo's drumming -- it is exquisite, one of my favorite for his playing. When he comes out of the toms on the bridge into those quarter note cymbals -- blows me away.
@tunafish2521 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the breakdown Mike. Top notch as usual. There are only a handful of bad Beatles songs and this is one of them. It’s amazing how fast they developed into great songwriters.
@soofitnsexy Жыл бұрын
this is a great beatles song....how is it bad????
@chrissavage1534 Жыл бұрын
I love this song
@tareksoliman5 Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite old Beatles songs, great work Mike 👍
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Thanks & Mine too!
@walkerson943 Жыл бұрын
Another gold nugget from the early Beatles catalogue!
@markmalonson7531 Жыл бұрын
Luved watching your show from Tampa Florida in the eighties. Cool
@Hammerman48 Жыл бұрын
Great job Mike. It’s a strange little song. I always noticed the “Now” and “So” conflict on the vocals. I think John did it on purpose sometimes! As usual George’s part adds so much.
@thedukeofabbottsford2861 Жыл бұрын
I dont know how long you spend on producing these lessons but know this, l appreciate it and thank you. Although l am an ordinary guitar player, l love having a crack. Cheers Jenno
@dentalnovember Жыл бұрын
I’m sure playing a Rickenbacker guitar like that would put anyone in a silly mood. Way to be of good cheer.
@brucewallace3285 Жыл бұрын
Thanks for that lesson. Excellent as always!
@thethingsyasee...5112 Жыл бұрын
If I were to play it out I think I'd do it in E.. what a great song Mike! Great job as always..
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
TTyS - Thanks and I hear what you're saying but - it sounds TOTALLY different in the key of E compared to the record.
@thethingsyasee...5112 Жыл бұрын
@@MPfrance I know..perhaps a capo on the 1st fret?
@guitarandbeyondplus Жыл бұрын
Great stuff Mike. Again you are so meticulous. I'm glad that you mentioned that it was actually done in E. I have a "take" where you hear an open E just before they start playing the song.
@MikefromAlabama Жыл бұрын
Love those early songs!
@johnvetere23679 ай бұрын
Great work Mike you are the Best!
@jvblhc Жыл бұрын
I love the With The Beatles album but Hold Me Tight was my always my least favorite. Paul's vocals were all over the place! Your version gave it what it needed! A short note - many years ago, me and my two friends got to record some songs at a studio, and one of my friends insisted we do Hold Me Tight. It came out nice though - I played a a nice digital bass part throughout and did a little singing!
@westfield90 Жыл бұрын
Congrats on the 100k subs. Very well deserved. I remember getting my first bootleg many many years ago and it had an early alternate take of Hold Me Tight without the vocals and I was wowed by the guitar parts.
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Cool, thanks!
@genejq Жыл бұрын
Fantastic, Mike - well done!!
@soofitnsexy Жыл бұрын
one of their best early songs always loved it!!
@lewisgreen2957 Жыл бұрын
Great lesson Mike, although I always thought this was more of a Rutles song than a Beatles composition.😊
@luisblancas1623 Жыл бұрын
Mike you are brilliant. Thank you so much!
@jonathanwright3472 Жыл бұрын
I really enjoy these detailed evaluations and demos by Mike Pachelli. This one is no exception, enjoyable. I might add far more enjoyable that the Beatles recording of this song. I was drawn to this video because I always have had "Hold Me Tight" as my #1 song on my personal list of all time worst Beatles songs. As Mike alludes to, a lot of the disappointment in this song is probably related to production issues. The tune has potential and I have heard some live versions by others that were pretty decent, but the Beatles recording of this is pretty sub-par. I agree with John Lennon on this one.
@quarrymen14 Жыл бұрын
I like this song, It's got it's quirks but it had a lot of potential that was never quite fulfilled. Most bands couldn't hold a candle to the Beatles and would've killed to have a song like this.
@ARWest-bp4yb Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike, you've just made this song a lot more interesting to listen to! And George always comes up with great accents and textures that add so much. 👍👍 But a Marshall on a Beatles track???😮😄
@abbalite Жыл бұрын
Punchier than the original Beatles version. I like it!
@linchen008 Жыл бұрын
Even Paul didn't like that song so much. But as a kid it was one of my favorites.
@williamearl1662 Жыл бұрын
What a catchy song. Great job Mike.
@josephstone5475 Жыл бұрын
Why a throwaway. One of my favorites
@alanwilkinson9487 Жыл бұрын
Well done ...that was fab..
@Boblobblaw88 Жыл бұрын
One of the funnest Beatles songs EVER. TWO MINUTES of PURE JOY! Paul's vocal is cool though I get they raised the pitch.
@Erik_Grossnickle Жыл бұрын
Came here for Ringo, stuck around for Mike. ;-)
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Ringo thanks you! (and me too)
@rogerrude313 Жыл бұрын
Damn, the lead George plays is a hell of a workout on the hand first time trying that pattern of playing. I usually play chords but have been branching out to incorporate some leads into my style of playing too.
@R3TR0R4V3 Жыл бұрын
Great job, Mike! 😎
@bobwaldman99968 ай бұрын
MIKE KNOWS HIS STUFF I DONT KNOW HOW HE GOT ALL THIS INFO
@keithaitken4007 Жыл бұрын
It always impresses me that you play the guitars right handed but the bass left handed!!!!😮
@ktpinnacle Жыл бұрын
I always thought it was a muddy mix but it's chugging rhythm is incurably infectious. One of their worst? C'mon John, it's one of your best!
@Kamalean Жыл бұрын
just yesterday i was looking for a htp on this song and then i found this on the front page
@venderstrat Жыл бұрын
I wore my Mike P High Standards tee to my ultrasound pathology appointment today. For good luck.
@ArtFernandez1 Жыл бұрын
You are great and crazy at the same time.
@dnbeckmann Жыл бұрын
superb!
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Thank you! Cheers!
@dennisanthony1818 Жыл бұрын
You amaze me
@bigbear450 Жыл бұрын
awesome
@nicholassakamoto2455 Жыл бұрын
When I first listened to this song, I thought those 12 bar blues patterns were played by John, but I guess I was wrong.
@slidhome Жыл бұрын
Hey. This is a real rocker !!
@thechuckster6838 Жыл бұрын
There is a short snippet of the original Please Please Me version on one of the sessions bootleg. It almost sounds like the song There's a place. It has the same drum beat and it's not as heavy as the version that was released on With/Meet The Beatles. Story has it that they used the same reel of tape to record the new version over the old one, wiping the old one in the process, as they claim that it was done to save on tape cost. A fresh reel of tape is a small price to pay in exchange for having the old version available.
@steveprudell99767 ай бұрын
You're it for lessons
@daneberry2507 Жыл бұрын
This is the first of your videos I've stumbled upon! I'm a guitar player, played this song in several bands, since 1964 when we first heard it. You are amazing! I love all the history and details! I have always known the Beatles recorded it in the key of E, (and Paul and John both considered it an album filler, neither never really liked it) and (George Martin?) or someone pushed the recording up to "F". I would never attempt to play it in "F"! But, you do! I'm impressed! Now.. at 17:36, you provide us with an amazing compilation of you playing all the instruments. My big question: (having never seen any of your other videos which must be outstanding!), DO YOU REALLY PLAY the Hofner Bass LEFT HANDED??? Or do you play a right hand bass, and flop the video for us to make it look like you play it left handed, just like Paul? If you do play it leftie, I'm blown away!
@woodenbeast9337 Жыл бұрын
Your channel is the best
@matcoffidis1135 Жыл бұрын
You played bass and sang Paul's part. You sir, are awesome! That's a shame about the Rick going out of tune.
@julian65886 Жыл бұрын
Best one on You Tube
@SayTheWord65 Жыл бұрын
YEAAAAH ANOTHER GREAT VIDEO 🎉
@Jennifer-je1mc Жыл бұрын
Ooooh! Thanks so much for doing This song! to me at sounds like a train just chugging into the station and then coming to a stop, oh YES when they they say aYou-hooo-hooo and slow down to the end. YES!!! YES! ALL of ID just Teased YES! landing on the stop point. Here’s the thing I was five years old and in daycare and they brought out a little portable fold up record player and put it on this record with four faces on it talking about a song. Can I hold your hand. I went home and told my mother I had the best day at school. There was a record with four faces on it talking about oh a hand. Charming!!This record at home on 45 9r 78!record player with a little lil knol def, we etched what shows would turn in,!done.and I played the heck oh my gosh, it was amazing!
@federicotraeger2332 Жыл бұрын
Fantastic! Are you really playing left handed bass or is it a photo flip? If you are, WOW! If you're not, WOW, too! You are an amazing musician.
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Thanks and the bass is flipped in editing. I feel it sacrilegious to see a McCartney bass part played right handed.
@stephanknupp5830 Жыл бұрын
Hey Mike. Thanks for your great tab. I always loved this song and also the album. A while ago you did a video on uncommon chords of the With the Beatles album. For almost every song you did meanwhile an own video. How about doing a video of the two missing songs: "All I've Got To Do and Don't Bother Me ... Devil In Her Heart has also some uncommon chords. Stephan
@Daytripper51 Жыл бұрын
I can see why they didn't play this LIVE....Many intricate parts that have to be in sync perfectly to get that driving melody. I kind of liked the imperfections in this....shows the rushed recording schedule they were under...
@Stirling6220 күн бұрын
This song was originally intended for inclusion on the Please Please Me album but they were not happy with it so was later re-recorded for With The Beatles album. Sorry if someone has already mentioned this.
@davecostello560 Жыл бұрын
Your version sounds better than theirs tbh! Never liked the recording quality of With the Beatles - the ambition couldn't be matched by the available technology.
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Dave - Thanks Dave. That's very kind of you to say. And yeah - the producer & engineer let their dislike for the song shine through their substandard work.
@edwardhurd6096 Жыл бұрын
Another great lesson Mike--thank you! I love everything on this channel, but the Beatles song lessons are the best lessons OF ANY KIND out there. Is "I'm Happy Just To Dance With You" on your list for any time soon? Or perhaps I've missed it... Thanks again!
@MPfrance Жыл бұрын
Ed - Glad you like the lessons, thanks. I hadn't considered "I'm Happy Just To Dance With You" 'cause I couldn't get anywhere near that era of George's singing for my sound-alike.
@edwardhurd6096 Жыл бұрын
@@MPfrance I’m so sorry to hear it-such a great tune and one of my all-time favorites of theirs. I didn’t even know it was George singing lead-just assumed it was John-so I’ll have to start paying closer attention. Your sound-alikes are all awesome, so I’m sure you could pull it off wonderfully!
@tba1879 Жыл бұрын
Nice! Please do more of the "Abbey Road" Side B medley songs!
@presleylove8349 Жыл бұрын
Show🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷💛💚👏👏
@blueoyster88927 ай бұрын
👍 great
@EddieReischl Жыл бұрын
I've always liked this song, but I think the Beatles thought that this song maybe didn't fit well with the rest of the songwriting they were starting to do. It's sort of a 50s style riff but a little different and it's almost totally about rhythm and absent of melody, so I think Paul had difficulty figuring out what to do with it or how to sing it. I think it really hints at the ascendancy of rhythm over melody in the development of hard rock and heavy metal.