You know, the Beatles are a major influence for me. I was born in '62, so I was also influenced by a lot of other '70's and '80's pop music. With most of my songs, you can hear some Beatle's influence, but in a '70ish early '80's context.

I just finished a song that I'm a little embarrassed about because the verses are so unabashedly Beatlesque and because of the rather trite psychodelic lyrics in the verses.

It's called "Beyond The Winds of Time." www.reverbnation.com/larrylevin

I would love it if someone could listen and tell me what, if anything, makes you go ouch. I probably have to rewrite a few of the lyrics.

There are some other influences you'll hear. There's some Chris Isaak kind of low Western guitar, some Pete Townshend-like lead, Zombies style Organ, even a piano run in the chorus that I borrowed from an Elvis Costello song.

I don't mind the song being a tribute, I just don't want it to be a caricature. Thanks for any suggestions.

Beakybird