Meeting McCartney
Original Bootleg John, Neil Harrison has often told the wonderful tale of carol singing outside Paul McCartney’s father’s house ‘Rembrandt’ in December 1968. Eventually, Paul came out with his acoustic guitar and joined in the festive fun and then invited Neil and his Merry Yuletiders inside the house for drinks and an impromptu mini-concert on the staircase. Amazingly, nearly 52 years later, the elusive proof of the event has arrived. The Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool is holding a retrospective Linda McCartney photographic exhibition and eagle-eyed BB friend Barry Roberts (Neil had told him the famous story years back) spotted the picture. To say Neil’s mind was blown when he saw Linda’s shot was an understatement! You couldn’t make it up and here’s that proof that Neil didn’t. There he is standing right behind Macca himself. Full story and interview to follow.
