Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)
George Harrison
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Let it roll across the bog, Through the hole and out the door Through the fountain of perpetual Let it roll for all it's worth Frankie Crisp, he had no legs Lose your body in the maze See the door to the northern bounty feast Let it roll among the weeds Let it roll Let it roll out through the caves Through the walks and through the shade Through the good one, may he rest awhile Hanging chiefs and matching time Let it roll Let it roll, Let it roll Let it roll, Let it roll Fool's illusions every word John and Paul, they sweep the stern Eyes are shining but a river lies Let it roll into the night Let it roll, Let it roll Let it roll, Let it roll
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Written by: George Harrison
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp (Let It Roll)" is a song by English musician George Harrison from his 1970 triple album All Things Must Pass.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Sir Frank Crisp, a Victorian lawyer and horticulturalist, who owned Friar Park, the grand English estate Harrison purchased in 1969.
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Location InfluenceMany of the song's lyrical images were drawn from the property's eccentric, gothic-style buildings and features, making it a tribute to Crisp.
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AlbumThe song appeared on "All Things Must Pass," George Harrison’s first solo work after the breakup of the Beatles in April 1970.
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McCartney's InfluenceIt’s believed that the melody line of this song broadly mirrors Paul McCartney’s "Let It Be".
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Unique Garden ThemeThe song is noted for its thematic depiction of the grand gardens of Friar Park using Crisp's philosophical inscriptions around the property as lyrics.
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Song PicnicIn August 1970, a picnic was held at Friar Park to complete the filming of "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp".
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Album Compilation“Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp” was included in the 2009 album "Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison," a compilation of Harrison’s music spanning his entire post-Beatles career.
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Notable Cover VersionPopular artist Dhani Harrison, who is George's son, performed a cover of this song for a tribute concert in his father's honour.
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Experimental Music VideoThe music video for “Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp” widely available on YouTube is from George Harrison’s official page where it’s mixed with footage of the Beatles, invoking a sense of nostalgia.
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TuningThe song was played in D9 tuning (D-A-D-G-B-E), which was common for Harrison's songs to produce a distinct ringing sound.
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Other InclusionsBesides the album "All Things Must Pass", "Ballad of Sir Frankie Crisp" also appears on the albums "Early Takes Vol. 1" and the compilation album "Let It Roll: Songs by George Harrison".
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