“San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” is a folk song recorded by American singer Scott McKenzie. The song was written by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas and was released as a single in 1967.
The song is closely associated with the counterculture and the 1960s hippie movement. It encourages people to visit San Francisco, the epicenter of the “Summer of Love” and the hippie movement. The song is known for its gentle and melodic sound and is characterized by the soothing vocals of Scott McKenzie.
“San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)” was a commercial success and became an anthem for the counterculture movement. It reached the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and is often considered a classic of the folk and pop genres.
The song is celebrated for its role in capturing the spirit of the 1960s and the ideals of peace, love, and cultural revolution associated with that era. It continues to be a favorite among fans of that time and is frequently included in retrospectives of the period.
