San Francisco - Scott McKenzie [03:29 | Rock, Folk, Folk Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Psychedelic Rock] ( youtu.be )

"San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" is a song, written by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas, and sung by Scott McKenzie. It was written and released in June 1967 to promote the Monterey Pop Festival.

McKenzie's song became an instant hit. The lyrics tell the listeners, "If you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair". Due to the difference between the lyrics and the actual title, the title is often quoted as "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)". "San Francisco" reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States, and was number one in the United Kingdom and most of Europe. The single is purported to have sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The song is credited with bringing thousands of young people to San Francisco, California during the late 1960s.[citation needed]

In Central Europe, young people adopted "San Francisco" as an anthem for freedom, and it was widely played during Czechoslovakia's 1968 Prague Spring uprising against Soviet rule.[citation needed]

The song has been featured in several films, including Frantic, The Rock and Forrest Gump (Wikipedia).

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Scott McKenzie song that became the anthem of the 1967 Summer of Love. The song came to symbolize the Hippie and flower power movements, and the City of San Francisco.

Written by John Phillips of the Mamas and the Papas, it is believed to be the direct reason for which tousands flocked to San Francisco that summer.

Scott McKenzie passed away in August 25, 2012.

https://genius.com/Scott-mckenzie-san-francisco-be-sure-to-wear-some-flowers-in-your-hair-lyrics

John Phillips from The Mamas And The Papas wrote this as the unofficial anthem for the Monterey Pop Festival, which is near San Francisco. Phillips helped organize the festival.

https://www.songfacts.com/facts/scott-mckenzie/san-francisco-be-sure-to-wear-flowers-in-your-hair

San Francisco, the city by the bay, has captured the hearts and imagination of countless individuals over the years. It has been an undying source of inspiration for artists, musicians, and dreamers from all walks of life. One such iconic tribute to the magnetic allure of San Francisco is the song aptly titled, “San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair),” performed by Scott McKenzie. Released in 1967, this song became an anthem for the counterculture movement of the time and still resonates with people even today.

https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-san-francisco-by-scott-mckenzie-2/

In the summer of 1967, the world witnessed the cultural phenomenon that was the Summer of Love. Thousands of young people traveled to San Francisco in search of a more liberating and meaningful way of life. The music scene played a crucial role in this cultural revolution, and perhaps no song captures the spirit of the time better than Scott McKenzie’s “San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)”. In this article, we’ll explore the meaning behind the song and how it became the anthem of the Summer of Love.

https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-san-francisco-be-sure-to-wear-flowers-in-your-hair-by-scott-mckenzie/

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