San Francisco (1967) – Scott McKenzie

The song is a celebration of the hippie counterculture movement of the 1960s, and its lyrics encourage people to come to San Francisco to experience the free and easy lifestyle that was associated with the city at the time. The song’s chorus, which includes the line “If you’re going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair,” became a popular catchphrase for the hippie movement.

San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) was one of the defining songs of the Summer of Love, which was a period in 1967 when San Francisco became a mecca for hippies and other young people from all over the world. The song was played on the radio and at concerts throughout the summer, and it helped to create a sense of excitement and anticipation for the Monterey Pop Festival.

The song has remained popular in the years since its release, and it has been covered by many different artists. It has also been featured in several films, including Forrest Gump (1994) and Zodiac (2007).

San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) is a timeless classic that continues to inspire people of all ages. It is a reminder of a time when people were willing to come together and celebrate peace, love, and freedom.

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Lyrics

If you’re going to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you’re going to San Francisco
You’re gonna meet some gentle people there

For those who come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there
In the streets of San Francisco
Gentle people with flowers in their hair

All across the nation
Such a strange vibration
People in motion

There’s a whole generation
With a new explanation
People in motion
People in motion

For those who come to San Francisco
Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair
If you come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there

If you come to San Francisco
Summertime will be a love-in there