Cant see Slim Whitman being an influence to The Beatles he was never a writer

Buddy Holly-- Bob Dylan --Orbison -Dell -Shannon- Chuck Berry- Everly Brothers Definitely


But none of them were out and out Country Acts, more Country Rock


Possibly the attitude and writing of Hank Williams but he never toured the U K

They were also influenced by Tamla Mo Town as were many of us

Home Grown Acts to the U K like Lonnie Donegan were certainly an influence

to John and Paul


As far as Best Song Writers Jim Web Kris Kristofferson - Roger Miller- Bob Dylan

Roy Orbison - Leonard Cohen - Bacharach and David - Lennon and McCartney

George Harrison - Tom Petty ----- Ladies would be Mary Chapin Carpenter- Dianne Warren

Plus Joni Mitchel




Last edited by Cheyenne; 08/07/18 04:47 AM.
One of the most important principles of songwriting is to remember that a good song is a partnership of many different components, all working together to produce a satisfying musical experience.

In that respect, song components are either enhancing or compromising their combined effects.