Paul McCartney and Jane Asher arrived in the seaside town of Hammamet in Tunisia for a 10-day holiday on this day.
They stayed at a villa owned by the British Embassy, where they stayed free of charge. The villa was secure and discreet, allowing McCartney and Asher to explore the coast south of Tunis without attracting press attention.
You'd be sitting there having a cup of tea when the Russian delegation would be shown through by the government. You didn't have any control over that. "This is one of our cultural guests." "Hello, how are you?"
Paul McCartney
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
Many Years From Now, Barry Miles
In the grounds of the villa was a small amphitheatre, and inside the house was a lavish bathroom with a sunken bath. The acoustics were perfect for songwriting, and McCartney wrote Another Girl in the bathroom.
The couple returned to England on 14 February, the day before recording began for the Help! album.
