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Paul Levinson and The New Outlook
Folk Rock / Psychedelic / Pop

original music from mid-1960s through early 1970s



New York, New York
United States

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Member Since3/3/2006
Band Websitewww.sff.net/people/paullevinson
Band Members1. The New Outlook: Paul Levinson, Stu Nitekman, Ira Margolis.

2. on Twice Upon A Rhyme album: Paul Levinson, with Ed Fox and Peter Rosenthal, plus Boris Midney, Donny Frankel, Alan Fuhr, Jay Sackett, and others

InfluencesKingston Trio; Peter, Paul, and Mary; the Highwaymen; the Byrds; the Beatles; the Lovin' Spoonful; the Critters; the Vogues
Sounds LikeBeatles circa Rubber Soul; Simon & Garfunkel circa Wednesday Morning, 3AM; Beachboys; The Four Seasons; Lovin' Spoonful; The Critters; John Sebastian; Mamas & Papas
Record LabelHappySad Records (happysadrecords at yahoo.com)
Type of LabelIndie


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from Paul: "I wrote this song way back in October 1968 for my girlfriend, Tina. I recorded it for my Twice Upon A Rhyme album in 1969. Tina and I have been married since 1976. Today is February 14, 2007 – Happy Valentine’s Day, sweetie!"


Paul Levinson, The New Outlook, and Twice Upon a Rhyme

The 1960s were a unique time in music, in which rock 'n' roll turned into rock, and folk-rock blended with psychedelic threads and classical overtones, with all kinds of exciting results. The musical world was filled with crazy geniuses and masters of their craft - you could find them on every corner, if you knew where to look. Paul Levinson worked with some of the best of them - making music in a wide spectrum of the new genres - but somehow managed to escape being famous.

Paul Levinson, Stu Nitekman, and Ira Margolis formed The New Outlook in 1966 - a folk-rock group, singing Kingston Trio and Highwaymen type harmony on Allerton Avenue and White Plains Road, Orchard Beach, Bronx House Community Center and other hip haunts of the Bronx. Stu sang most of the leads, and played guitar. Paul and Ira sang harmony, with Paul doing the falsetto. Paul and Stu wrote all of The New Outlook's material. "If Leaves Fall Tomorrow" is the classic New Outlook sound. "Sunshine's Mine," with Paul singing lead, is a little different, with more of a strummy, Lovin' Spoonful, Critters sound.

The New Outlook was signed to TM Music - the company owned by Bobby Darin - in 1966. Not much happened. The group sought other pastures. One fine Sunday afternoon in the Spring of 1967, Ellie Greenwich (the legendary songwriter who wrote some of Phil Spector's biggest hits for the Crystals and other wall-of-sound groups) and Mike Rashkow were walking in Central Park in NYC, and bumped into The New Outlook singing harmony. Ellie and Mike liked what they heard, signed them, changed their name to The Other Voices, and got the guys a contract with Atlantic Records. Two singles ensued. (One, "No Olympian Height," was written by Brute Force, who later talked George Harrison into releasing his notorious "The King of Fuh" on Apple Records.) The flipside of both singles was "Hung Up On Love" (1968), written by Paul Levinson & Mikie Harris. More than 35 years later, it was included on Rhino Handmade's 2004 "Come Into the Sunshine" CD (compiled by Andrew Sandoval).

But back in 1968, The Other Voices/New Outlook broke up. Paul kept looking for his break, stirring the pot, and went on to write songs with folks including Linda Kaplan (who later wrote the "Toys R Us Kid" commercial jingle), Jimmy Krondes (composer of Earl Grant's "At the End of the Rainbow"), and Ed Fox, a New York City piano player and songwriter.

Paul also wrote some songs on his own, recorded by groups such as The Vogues (better known for their hits "You're the One" and "5 O'Clock World") and Donna Marie (the voice of one of the Archies).

From 1969 to 1971, Paul and Ed wrote a whole bunch of songs, with more of a psychedelic twist than The New Outlook's music, including influences from jazz, chamber music, and Indian raga. They created a record label - HappySad Records - which Paul took over. In 1972, HappySad Records released a self-produced 13-song LP album, Twice Upon A Rhyme, with vocals by Paul and Ed, and studio performances and overdubs by guitarist extraordinaire Peter Rosenthal, jazz-great saxman Boris Midney, exuberant organist Donny Frankel and other notables and unknowns. (One famous classical recorder player contributed some great riffs but insisted on remaining anonymous so as not to jeopardize his professional reputation.) "Looking for Sunsets (in the Early Morning)" has Paul doing lead; "The Lama Will Be Late This Year" features Ed.

Twice Upon a Rhyme didn't get all that much attention when it was first released, but new people are beginning to discover it. The original vinyl was rave reviewed in Japan's Record Collector's Magazine a few years ago and is listed in the legendary Hans Pokora's 4001 Record Collectors Dream. "The Lama" more than any other cut on the album has been singled-out for praise as a free-wheeling psychedelic dream jam.

And in December 2008... Big Pink/Beatball Records re-issued the complete Twice Upon a Rhyme LP as a mini-CD, with three bonus tracks!

Photos: The New Outlook photo is from 1966, and was taken right after TM Music signed the band (left to right: Ira, Stu, Paul); the album collage on Twice Upon A Rhyme was done by Joel Raphael (left to right: Ed, Paul, Pete).

And now... Stu is now a highly successful voice in radio commericals - under the name Jonathan Hatch (with Kathy Flaherty). Ira teaches in the NYC school system. And Paul's a college prof at Fordham University, a science fiction author, a TV guest, etc - see details on Paul's author's page.

December 2008: Twice Upon a Rhyme reissued in new CD, with three bonus tracks, by Big Pink/Beatball Records in Korea


Reviews of Twice Upon a Rhyme on Rate My Music ... with reviews like this, "it's a cool LP, and definitely addictive, 'relics of summer psychedelics, an ever dwindling splinter, browse around, while the world dies down...' think lush green osmosis into a hazy glen campfire as the night flashes on the glimmering trees and warm air, butterflies and summer loves and long walks on dirt roads"...

And here's a review in The Strange Experience of Music -March 2009...

***May 2009: from review of Twice Upon a Rhyme, in Fuzz, Acid and Flowers: A Comprehensive Guide To American Garage, Psychedelic and Hippie-Rock (1964-1975) by Vernon Joynson

A local New York private pressing recorded between July 1969 and October 1971. At their best, Levinson and his crew produce dark, druggy pop music remindful of neighbors The Patron Saints or bayou obscuros Feather Da Gamba. Forever Friday, Looking For Sunsets and You Are Everywhere fit this profile. The Lama Will Be Late This Year is probably the most intriguing cut on the album, having as it does an oddly Syd Barrett-like delivery of the lyrics and some pretty unorthodox music with fuzz guitar leads.
***April 2009: Twice Upon a Rhyme reissued in Japan by Vivid Records on April 21!

***September 2009: Grand Panda in France loves "Today Is Just Like You" (from Twice Upon a Rhyme)

***October 2009: Evan LeVine (Swan Fungus blog) interviews Paul Levinson about Twice Upon a Rhyme and more at the City Diner in New York City

***November 2009: Rockit Scientist Records on St. Marks Place, New York City, stocks several copies of original 1972 vinyl Twice Upon a Rhyme

Listen to one-hour interview with Paul by Patrick Rands on WZBC Radio: ..
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Playlist contains 14 tracks, including "Lime Streets," written by Paul in the Spring of 2006. See blog for more details.

Podcasters: some of Paul's songs are available for you on Podsafe music - check out Paul Levinson podsafe songs ... also a few seasonal songs at The Good News.

scanned copy of a letter Paul Levinson wrote in September 1972 to a disk jockey in Syracuse, New York, about Twice Upon a Rhyme



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Luke Romyn - Author of THE DARK PATH

Luke Romyn
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Nov 19 2009 12:06 PM

Hi there, thanks for the add.

THE DARK PATH is out now and took just one week to become the Fictionwise and eBookwise #1 best selling Horror!

Take care,

Melanie C. Jordan

Imagine Magazine



Oct 22 2009 9:26 PM

Thank you Paul Levinson and The New Outlook for supporting
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Psyload

Psyload



Oct 8 2009 6:12 PM

Hallo Goa Fan So jetzt ist es so weit.! An diesem Samstag steigt die Party "Night of Psycho" in der Stadthalle Dietikon. Ein fettes Line-up haben wir für euch auf die Beine gestellt. Als Live Acts haben wir Alien Project, Freakulizer, Sensual Squeak und Refract für euch gebucht. Aber auch die Dj- Sets von Save the Robot (Neues Projekt von Alien Project), Pinky n Brain, D.J.O.E. , Mellycimi, Beatsurfer und Nygma werden alles geben um die Party richtig zu beschallen! Auch akustisch lässt unser Kling & Freitag System der extraklasse keine Wünsche offen. Das Deko-Team von Goanimal und unser VJ Exit aus England werden sich die grösste Mühe geben um eine unvergessliche Atmosphere zu schaffen, was sicher an jeder Party was besonderes ist. Also es steht nichts mehr im Weg am Samstag ab 22:00 bis Sonntag 12:00 Mittags kompromisslos zu feiern. Wir freuen uns auf eine Hammer Party mit euch. http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=111458690675&ref=ts http://www.psy-load.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=49&Itemid=59 http://www.goatrance.de/goabase/party/details/47310 Euer Psyload Team Live acts: Alien Project (H20 Records Israel) Freakulizer (Alchemy Records) Sensual Squeak (Woodroom) Refract DJs: Alien Project (H20 Records Israel) Pinky n Brain (Vibrativ Sounds) Nygma (Frakasound) D.J.O.E. (Psyload) Beatsurfer (Psyload) Mellycimi (trippycat) VJ: VJ Exit FX (UK) VJSUB (GoAnimal) opens 10pm 10th October until 12am 11th Presenting "Psyload Promotion's" first event in Switzerland. We are excited to be able to bring to you Alien Project (Ari Linker) from Israel, a true veteran of the Psy-Trance scene since 1994. Always progressing in time with the music scene, his music is developing into a fascinating array of styles, which he will mix up in to one of his unmissable and legendary groovy sets. Supporting will be the g
Islington Crocodiles

Islington Crocodiles



Jun 25 2009 8:44 AM

Hi Paul


If you would like to read a sample of one of the stories from ISLINGTON CROCODILES’ you can do that now as one of the stories is posted on the Islington Crocodiles blog page. RAIDERS is the disturbing story of Barwise and Micky.


As Graham Joyce says in his foreword to ISLINGTON CROCODILES, ‘This is the edge.’


You can follow this link direct to the blog page



RAIDERS


Enjoy it, and let us know what you think, leave a comment.


Also, if you are interested in buying a copy of ISLINGTON CROCODILES you can, as before, do that here:

TTA PRESS


black static


Thanks for your interest.


All the best….

Crazy Peck

Crazy Peck



Jun 8 2009 8:49 PM

Hi there Paul, thanks for being friends, really appreciate it! really love your site and what you stand for...good luck here on myspace and whatever you have set your sights on in the future!:-)

Maybe you want a quick peek at what I do...take a look at my video...

Islington Crocodiles

Islington Crocodiles



May 21 2009 4:55 PM

Hi, thanks for adding me.

The second edition of Islington Crocodiles is out now in limited numbers.

If you are interested in ordering a copy you can do that here:

TTA PRESS

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Thanks for your support
Nice As Pie

Nice As Pie



May 5 2009 1:33 PM

Hey Paul,
It’s a real pleasure to meet you, and a very warm welcome to our friends.
Drop by for some PIE and say hello,
Regards&Luv….Steve &

NICE AS PIE.


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Tricia

Tricia



May 4 2009 6:54 PM

Ahh I'm in your top friends!! Thank you that really means a lot to me!! xo
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Tricia

Tricia



May 4 2009 8:57 AM

This is soooo cool!! Thank you for the add!! xoxo
Chin Music Studios (NEW MYSPACE LAYOUT!)

Chin Music Studios (NEW MYSPACE LAYOUT!)



Apr 10 2009 2:24 PM

Hey just wanted to let you know a little bit about us :)

$25/hr special in studio b
$30/hr special in studio a
�We shop every band that records here to record labels!�
�We have 17 record deals out of Chin Music Studios�
ProTools HD, SSL, etc
Free lodging!

write back if your interested in knowing more.

peace
RadioNowhere

RadioNowhere



Mar 24 2009 4:02 PM

Hello Paul & welcome to RadioNowhere!

RadioNowhere is the home of The Christopher Laird Show, Deaf By Stereo, Jessica 6 & Ruby's Chicky Boil-Ups!

New Music this week on RadioNowhere from Kovak, The Maccabees, The Boy Least Likely To, Pet Shop Boys, Eula, Bat For Lashes & Oasis!

....
Wendell Peek

Wendell Peek



Mar 11 2009 5:22 PM

Wow--pretty cool time-capsule of tunes you've got here...
These vibes bring back some memories! Good stuff...
Thanks,
Wendell
Chin Music Studios (NEW MYSPACE LAYOUT!)

Chin Music Studios (NEW MYSPACE LAYOUT!)



Mar 5 2009 7:12 AM

Want to know some great things we have going on that you can take advantage of? :)


$25/hr special in studio b
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�We have 17 record deals out of Chin Music Studios�
ProTools HD, SSL, etc
Free lodging!

hit us back..we want to hear from you!
YAY! Records

YAY! Records



Jan 11 2009 10:43 PM

glad to add
BEATBALL MUSIC GROUP

BEATBALL MUSIC GROUP



Jan 9 2009 2:06 AM

Helloooo!
thank you for add.
we really enjoyed your music :)
hope you have big big days 2009!
Naomi

Naomi



Nov 11 2008 8:34 AM

Hello Paul!
Thank you for your comment!
I'm happy to hear from you!
Thank you!! :'D

That's great!!
(^0^)/ Congratulations!!
What a lovely news!!
Thank you for telling me!
I wish you big big big success!

Love and Respect,
Naomi(^-^)/ Yattuta~!!
Naomi

Naomi



Oct 30 2008 1:09 PM



Halloween 2008

Halloween 2008

Halloween 2008

Hello Paul :)

How have you been recently?

Sorry for my long silence...

But I trust that all is going well with you...:')

I baked a pumpkin biscuit!
(^-^)b Please eat!! haha^^; Joke!:p

Hope you have a lovely day!

Naomi(^-^)/ Happy Halloween!! xx

Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine

Psychedelic Central Online Music Magazine



Jun 10 2008 10:35 PM

Hello, thank you for joining my friends list is a pleasure to welcome you!

Jan :)
Naomi

Naomi



Mar 21 2008 7:34 PM



Hi Paul :)
How have you been recently?
I know, you're busy...
Are things going well for you?
I hope so... :)

Do you know?
James did a gig for the first time in London yesterday! :')
It was great success!! :'D

Sorry...I talked too much!

Hope you have a relaxing weekend...
And Happy Easter! :)

Lots of love and respect,
Naomi :)
Jawbone's Angel

Jawbone's Angel



Feb 28 2008 1:14 AM

Paul,

Thanks so much for the add!
James Harris

James Harris



Jan 28 2008 11:52 PM

Hi Paul,

Just wanted to let you know...

After being played over 2000 times!!!
I've moved my cover of your song "Looking for Sunsets (in the early morning)" from this page onto my "Collaborations" page;

www.myspace.com/jamesharrismusic

Hope you have a great week!!

Best wishes,

James

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JH MAQ

JH MAQ



Jan 23 2008 2:07 PM

Great music!!!

Thanks for the friend request!! :)

grover windham

grover windham



Jan 18 2008 3:25 PM

dropped by to enjoy your music.

thanks
grover
James Harris

James Harris



Jan 5 2008 4:21 AM

Happy New Year



Wishing you the very best for 2008!!!

James
Naomi

Naomi



Jan 2 2008 8:21 AM





May the holidays and the New Year
Bring you joyful hours and much happiness!:D

Lots of love and Respect!:)

Naomi(^-^)/Happy New Year!!

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