#francie schwartz
I went down a bit of a rabbit hole tracking down some old Francie Shwartz interviews. I am fascinated by whatever toxic concoction of bad vibes was going on in Summer 1968 Beatledom, and while I’m very aware Francie is an unreliable source, I’m insatiably curious. It was hard to find this stuff so I’m posting some links here in case it helps people who want to read it, too. I feel like she consistently gets close to saying things but then kind of veers around saying anything substantive. There are also points in interviews where it reads like she is very informed by other people’s writings on the band and general received wisdom. This got very long, read more under the cut.
The Beatles recording Revolution No. 1 during the White Album sessions circa May 31, 1968 at Abbey Road Studio Three. Photography by Tony Bramwell ©(http://www.thebeatles.com/).
The Beatles recording “Revolution #1” at Abbey Road Studio No. 3, during the White Album sessions, circa June 4, 1968. Also pictured are George Martin, Mal Evans, and Francie Schwartz amongst others in the studio that day. Photography by Leslie Bryce © Beatles Book Photo Library (http://www.beatlesbookphotolibrary.com/)
