the Reluctant Beatle page 35 by ric gustafson
When George saw Friar Park for the first time, he fell in love. It was built in the 1890's by a wealthy London solicitor. His name was Sir Frank Crisp. The property was late 19th century Gothic architecture. It had spires, turrets, pointed arches and grimacing gargoyles. Friar Park had 25 bedrooms, a library, a ballroom, a fireplace twenty five feet high and a curving staircase. Crisp had a Disney mind set. The 65 acre grounds had tunnels, caves and a lake with skipping stones. Sir Frank Crisp died in 1919. The property had fallen on hard times. If George and Pattie had not bought the property, it would of been demolished.
George and Pattie bought Friar Park and moved in in March 1970. George had just turned 27. As a small boy, George loved architecture. With maps and blueprints, George went to work right away transforming Friar Park to Victorian pomp.
The abandoned ' Get Back' project became an album called ' Let It Be'. Two of the powerful songs on the album were ' The Long and Winding Road' and ' Let It Be'. Producer Phil Spector punched up ' Hey Jude'. This made Paul outraged. The documentary was also called ' Let It Be'.
research help: ' George Harrison the Reluctant Beatle' by Philip Norman
Peace and God's blessings. Love Ric
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