1968

The Beatles, including their wives/girlfriends, were all on a six-week-long trip to India.

It was for mostly spiritual reasons but you also felt that it was a good chance for them all to get away from the pressures of the press. It was a good chance to focus on their music as well as themselves.

And, although the Maharishi was displeased with it, it was a good excuse for them to use LSD.

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On a warm afternoon in Rishikesh you and John sat together on a blanket underneath a tree. The sun was already beginning to set as he strummed his guitar slowly, clearly high.

He had recently been working on a song for his late mother, Julia.

He pulled the sleeves of his white robe up but they fell back down as soon as he lowered his hands.