The Beatles: "You Can't Do That" (John's part) '08 Rickenbacker 1996 & '67 Gibson Skylark amp

[pillroller88]

Very nice

[caesarcerf]

actually they're ALL John's parts, mate. Obviously, he famously plays the solo; one of his few on record.

[dreemeagle]

with that beautiful Rick, how could you fail?

[uglybus7]

good cover my friend,always liked this tune on the b-side of cant buy me love. This along with i call your name are just throw away tunes from lennon around that time!! he always had a bad opinion of these tunes after the split?? hard to please was our john!!

[RobbiesVideoArchives]

That's one of the most beautiful Rickenbackers I've ever seen!

[Nacho66]

Like all Beatles guitar parts - a lot harder than it sounds.

Great job.

[modfather1965]

@Nacho66: Yes--I agree (at least to get it to sound as good as they did).  Thanks for the support.

[kingsxkids]

Great job.

[garymichael1950]

5 "dislikes"...what the hell is there to 'dislike"..the video is exactly what it says it is. Some things on YT may be a matter of taste and opinion but not something like this. People can be so pompus when you ask their opinion. I guess Mum and Da didn't let them express themselves/

[modfather1965]

@garymichael1950:  Thanks for the encouragement...

[andyinoregon]

A genuine thrill to see John's part played up close. I was a 13 year-old kid in 1964 when I bought The Beatles Second Album on Capitol Records and was instantly addicted to this song's guitar arrangement and John's tough as nails lead vocal. Anyone who thinks The Beatles were soft hasn't listened to "You Can't Do That."

[Tjpbeatles92]

Can you make a tutorial vid?

[modfather1965]

@Tjpbeatles92: Suppose so, though I don't have the guitar anymore... If you want, send me your email address and I can send you a scan of what I've got on John's part. Cheers.

[Tjpbeatles92]

I want that Rick SO BAD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Artlover1100]

Beautiful, bro. Best cover I've heard of this song yet, for Johns part. And I've played for 45 years. WELL DONE!!!.

[Rick36561]

Your Rick Reminds me of the 66 310 I had!

[remstar96]

Lovin that hand spin at the 15 sec mark!!

[Mr6stringchaos]

thats a beautiful rose morris rickie!!!!!

[wclaurence]

In Canada, this song was on the "Long Tall Sally" album. This song, and I Call Your Name were my favorites, off that album. I got this album shortly after seeing the boys on the Ed Sullivan Show.

[chard6788]

Great job!!!! But John played lead on this song.

[SuperGogetem]

@chard6788 Isn't George playing the riff throughout the song? I think this guy has it right.

[JP5466]

@chard6788 Just on the solo.

[chard6788]

@JP5466 no, on the entire song

[JP5466]

@chard6788 I don't understand what you mean. The only solo John is playing is during the middle part at 1:38 ... there is no other solo. George is playing the 12 string riffs throught the song.

[chard6788]

@JP5466 full with references and a note proving it

[JP5466]

@chard6788 Be more specific. Please describe in detail exactly what parts you are referencing. Are you saying that Lennon is playing the 12 string riffs instead of George? Lennon played guitar solos on only a few of the early songs... the solo in 'You Can't Do That', one of the solos in 'Long Tall Sally' and the main riff in 'I Feel Fine'. McCartney played guitar solos too: 'Ticket To Ride', 'Another Girl' and 'Taxman'.

[chard6788]

@JP5466 I am trying to say george played george played 12- stringed rythym guitar, while john played the main riff on his normal Rickenbacker c64

[chard6788]

it won't let put links up

[chard6788]

it won't let me put links on



[johnd1224]

just love it, good cover ,rock on . regards ,john

[MrLennon231]

No offence, but I hate the tone of that Ric

[Beatlenut2000]

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA­AAAAAH that ric is so beautiful!!!!!

Wish I could buy off of ebay from you but for me 3,199 is toooooooooooooo much.

some where in the 2,000 range would be fine.

thanks and please reply.

[modfather1965]

@Beatlenut2000: I understand... But hey--$2000 would mean I'd eat about 1G on the sale, and I'd like to make a few hundred if possible. In truth, I'm quite conflicted about selling, but I thought I'd give it a try for the right price. Regards, and thanks for your interest.

[dragonwing1952]

ur kidding pretty lame

[ccrholland]

I really like the modifications on your Rics! They look so unique and classy. Good playing too!

[modfather1965]

@ccrholland: Yeah, I kind of got a bit stuck on the gold accents rather than the stock white. Thanks for the support.

[melh07302]

cool

[soulagent79]

The modfather of Idaho strikes again! Absolutey love it! You should record your own tracks, not just play along with the records.

[modfather1965]

@soulagent79: I know it's lame to play along with records... I wish I had more creativity in terms of music; I've got about nil in that department, thought I was able to come up with some fairly decent tunes for the band I was a bass player in back in the late 80's. I'm envious of your original stuff--it's very cool.

[gunsnrosesrocks877]

@modfather1965 Can you tell how to make barre chords easier?

[modfather1965]

@gunsnrosesrocks877: A few things which helped me get better at them were 1) getting my guitar professionally "set-up"--making sure it's action was as low and clean as possible by adjusting the trussrods (if the neck had a bow), lowering the bridge, and sorting out any raised fret issues (most people don't even know what it's like to play a guitar that has been set-up well), and 2) practicing switching between various barre chords slowly, then gradually speed it up.

[spitefulload]

Great cover and great sound with the Skylark amp & Ric 1996 - sounds authentic with the skylark even though Lennon used an AC50 on the recording

[modfather1965]

@spitefulload: Yeah, this little old Skylark tube amp is pretty bitchen. It crackles and takes its sweet time warming up, but then it emits a very nice, true-to-era sound. I'm really glad my wife's uncle abandoned it at her mom's house about 35 years ago; it was cool to uncover it there up in the rafters of her garage...

[xAndiiix]

It's always a pleasure to hear you playing a ric!

[Roystothecoolkid]

great cover and love the sound of that rick

[modfather1965]

@Roystothecoolkid: Thanks for the encouragement. You're kind.