For me, the winter of 1967 was emotionally tough.

Construction was moving along fairly well on Studio B but my expenses were high. I had taken out two rather large loans to cover the costs of new equipment and construction. So now Studio A had a further burden to bear in the paying of these two additional notes. 

The timbers were starting to shiver already, as it was.

We had kind of set the first of the year for the opening of the new studio. I suppose at times I held high hopes, but I knew in reality it was not likely to happen.

In spite of the pressure though, there was an undercurrent of excitement. 

I had great people working for me and we were all working together as a team to get this new studio running. To see each area of the building start taking it's ultimate shape...the waiting room...the control room
(what a trip that was)...the overdub/ separation rooms...offices...the studio itself. 

This excitement sustained me and would continue to
sustain me, even after the opening.

Notes thanks to Ralph Terrana