Mike Love was obviously pleased to see the Beach ... We have a connection that goes back many years with the Beatles. And, of course, I spent a couple of months in Rishikesh at the Maharishi's ...

as told to Jennie Rothenberg Gritz John Lennon chats with Mike Love (far right, in dark blue) as the Beatles sit for a photo with Maharishi and other course participants. Hulton Archives / Getty ...