The Beatles aren't my favorite band. Not by a long shot. Their influence cannot be understated though, and they did write some pretty great songs. In light of the Beatles remasters just out, I decided make a list of my top 10 Beatles songs.

10. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
- Fantastic psych-pop. Pitch shifted vocals and acid drenched keyboards.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7F2X3rSSCU

9. I am the Walrus
- Lennon's spitting vocals is gritty and clever. I love it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0yNcE8c3j2M

8. When I'm Sixty-Four
- Vaudeville influence on modern pop songwriting. How cool is that?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hH7v6wordKs

7. Dear Prudence
- Maybe the quintessential Beatles song on here?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z59HteiHkZ0

6. All You Need is Love
- The chord progression and melody make this song a standard, the "she loves you" reference and overstuffed arrangements make this a classic.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NzJ2NKp23WU

5. Revolution #9
- An experimental sound collage made by the biggest band ever. Wow.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1swOYEZBim0

4. Being for the Benefit of Mr. Kite
- Fusing cut-up sound collage techniques with vaudeville pop? Count me in!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1dL9I7j2-Lo

3. I'm Only Sleeping
- Magical production grafted to this ode to my favorite activity.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2m8e3kY2Bc

2. Norwegian Wood
- The melody seals the deal for me. Forget that sitar.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lY5i4-rWh44

1. Tomorrow Never Knows
- The perfect synthesis of pop and experimental, and it still sounds shocking today.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SVUzTZ5dgwQ

Try going through some of these when writing a new piece to gain a different perspective, or just to help keep those creative juices going. Rock over london, rock on chicago.