Great job Steve. I am sure you learned a lot about how the Beatles put the song together.
You did great on the drums!
Really good mix. This would have taken me months and I don't think I would have the patience to do it!
 
Excellent.

Thanks, Jimmy!   I've been listening to The Beatles practically all of my life but never had a reason to dissect one of their songs before.  But yes, I certainly did learn a lot!   Glad you liked the drums, they've always been a standout for me as one of Ringo's best captured moments.
 
Thanks, Wayne!   Ditto, for me this was always a Beatles song with that something extra, even for them.  But I had no choice, I simply had to do it.   And in hindsight I'm glad I did!
 

Thanks, Lasse!   I did focus some time on the vocals trying to live up to the originals, so that is appreciated.  As is the Pink Floyd reference.  And for those crescendos... yup, definitely the most time-consuming sections to put together... But in the end they were fun to do!   Regarding the mix, this is definitely better than the first version thanks to suggestions from this forum.
 

Thanks, Makke!   I am glad you liked it.  
 

Great cover! You've done such a good job on this that I like it better than the original.

Thanks, James!  It really was fun to do... work, yes, but fun work. 
 
Thanks, Scott!  It is that Beatles song so I just wanted to do it as "right" as possible, for 2016.  But I certainly appreciate the comment as blasphemous as it may be.  
 
Thanks, Lynn!  Yeah, the Beatles were so good at that "it's not really what it seems to be at first listen" type thing.  I've played a few of their songs live years ago, but never recorded one myself!   Funny though, my first mix was a little heavier on the acoustic, but I reduced the level a little and re-EQ'd it for a better blend on the second mix.    Hmmm...      

If you're gonna do a cover start at the top!!  I'm too intimidated to even hum a Beatles song and you singled-handedly tackled one of their masterpieces.  Call me impressed.  Great job!!

Thanks, Mark!  I'm glad you enjoyed it and I appreciate the comments! 
 
Thanks, Jim!  Starting at the top... I like it.     While it may not be a technically difficult song, it is iconic and the "feel" they achieved through arrangement and overdubs is key.  I am glad you liked my version.
 
Thanks, cwestmont!   I intentionally started "small" so the arrangement would build up, perhaps a bit more than the original.  I'm glad that came across!  For the drums, I've always been a fan of Ringo's work in this one - I probably knew half the fills going in.    I did mess with the vocals a bit after the Pink Floyd interlude but couldn't seem to "improve" them, so I accepted them as the eyebrows they are.  

Thanks, Kevin!   That a cover song could make you smile is something I appreciate.      I've got my own little nits here and there as well, but as was stated in a recent thread (I think by Bit?) at some point you have to call it "done".   I had a blast doing it, and I may revisit it at some point in the future to try a few things.  But that is then and this is now.   So yes, happy to be "done", for now.