Paul McCartney and Mal Evans spend some time in Los Angeles

MONDAY APRIL 10:

We faced the world, a rather cold, wet world, at eleven. Lovely breakfast then took pictures of Derek and Derek’s children. Went shopping to the fantastic new Century Plaza Center. Paul gathered a little crowd of surprised Californians wherever we went. I bought a talking pillow and Paul bought all sorts of things to bring home. Later we went round to see John Phillips and Michelle (Mamas And Papas). Great house with a well-lived-in atmosphere. All sat round and watched the rain pour down. Company was good so even that looked nice. Paul decided he was off to see The Beach Boys at their recording session but I stayed beside the big log fire.

TUESDAY APRIL 11:

I guess today starts at midnight. Still with John and Michelle watching “Mutiny On The Bounty” on TV. Paul brought back Brian Wilson and his wife from The Beach Boys’ session. Paul had thoroughly enjoyed the recording — even joined in on guitar for “On Top Of Old Smokey”. Now another “session” began with John and Michelle getting out their collection of instruments. John brought in a tray of glasses, each filled with different amounts of water. Yes, he can even play THOSE! Paul on cello and, sometimes, flugelhorn. Lasted most of the night, talking and playing. Then back to Derek’s place for early breakfast and packing. We all went to Los Angeles International Airport. To our surprise we met London promoter Arthur Howes in the passenger lounge – Arthur has always put on Beatles’ concert tours in Britain. Once we were on the plane Paul started working out ideas for the song he thinks might be the next single. I stayed awake to photograph stewardesses, the dawn and other pleasing things.

Mal Evans – From The Beatles Monthly Book, July 1967