I'll Cry Instead- The Beatles (Guitar Cover)

From the 1964 album A Hard Day's Night. Thanks Peter Siegel for lending me this REAL 1967 Gretsch Country Gentleman AND 1966 Gibson J-160e

The Beatles recorded the song on June 1, 1964 at EMI, Studio Two. The backing track consisted of John on his Gibson J-160e acoustic, George on his Gretsch Country Gent, Ringo on drums and Paul on bass. Overdubs included a tambourine by RIngo and John double-tracking his lead vocals

I'm using a real vintage 1967 Gretsch 6122 Gent into my Vox AC30C2x, mic'd up with a Neumann TLM-103 closely centered between the two alnico blue speakers. George would've used his Vox AC-50 amp

My AC-30 settings: Top Boost channel
Vol: 9 o’clock
Treble: 2 o’clock
Bass: 9 o’clock
Tone Cut: 3 o’clock
Master Vol: 10 o’clock

I think George used the neck pickup (up position) on his Gretsch, so I'm doing the same here. George used a pick, despite this song sounding like it's fingerpicked

For John's acoustic guitar, I'm using a 1966 Gibson J-160e! It's all original with a cherry sunburst finish
Some quirks to John and George's playing:

0:03 George alternates between sliding to the low G note, and not sliding
0:30 John plays the D chord hard, syncopated
1:13 John emphasizes the downbeat during the second bridge
1:26 George hits a D note instead of Low G
1:35 George sustains a C note for this final breakdown
1:38 George slides to D, instead of Low G

My Gear:
1967 Gretsch 6122 Country Gent (w/Thomastik Flats)
1966 Gibson J-160e
Vox AC30C2x (Top Boost Channel)
Neumann TLM-103

#thebeatles #guitarlesson #gretsch

Thanks for watching!

[arcticairx]

One of the first songs I practiced mixing with years ago. The simplicity and tenacity of the Lead and Rhythm channels make this a good practice song.

[siflex]

Love this song - so bouncy and energetic

[GretschMan]

The guitar sounds very beautiful❤Especially Gretsch!!
You played the lead part glidingly🎉

[justfelix]

The ring boys, look at the ring. Congratulations and wonderful job!

[DRguitar]

Ugh that j160 is beautiful; so jealous lol

Fantastic job as always Sam!

[EddeP_]

I see that ring 👀 Belated congrats on your wedding dood! Keep the covers coming :D

[ThatBobGuy]

Maaaan, this is beautiful! You've definitely master George's patented slide-up-into--the-chord thing does. An awesome version of one of the best of the "early Beatles" songs. Great job!

[snippletrap]

I missed the descending bass at the pause, the best part

[Apo]

Saw your IG stories and immediately came running over here.
That's a fine looking J-160E :D

[Jason.Brayshaw]

Once again, you've got George's guitar tone down to a tee. Love Gretsch era Beatles. Well played, Sam.

[evanistephani]

Stellar guitar playing for what has to be one of the jammiest "filler" tracks they wrote. Impossible not to groove while listening to this. Fantastic tone, so fun to watch how these parts were played. Amazing job per usual :>

[EJohnDanton]

Nice! Very iconic song and sound, played well.

[westfield]

In an ever stressful world I’m so glad you are around to give us joy and a moment of happiness. Thank you Sam and congratulations on your Wedding. Wishing you the happiest life ever.

[ernstturba]

It looks so easy, because you play it very well

[octavianorogesmusic]

That J160 is incredible!! So excited to hear things that electrified j160 sound can do!

[mulcairs]

Great one Sam! I always dug this song, so short but it doesn’t waste a second. Excellent tone on the Gent!

[Daberney]

Great job! I've always thought this was one of the great lesser-known Beatles tracks, and your flawless guitar rendition is spot on!

[yurimilanchik]

Как всегда, великолепно ! Когда - то, очень давно, я тоже играл эту песню ( я не музыкант, просто люблю Beatles ) но тогда я не знал многих нюансов. Например, про аккорды с глиссандо ! Большое спасибо !

[haywardjr.]

Thanx SP. So very nice; ya know kinda strange, but hearing John& georges oarts only enable me hear surta rockabilly, this great tune.

[harrisonho]

Awesome cover! Apparently, John originally wanted this song to play in the movie A Hard Day's Night during the "break-out" scene with the Beatles running and messing around in the field, but the director, Richard Lester wanted Can't Buy Me Love instead as it was more upbeat and suitable for the tone and atmosphere of the scene. Personally, I'm glad they made the change. The downbeat lyrics of this song don't really fit with the tone of that scene compared to Can't Buy Me Love.