San Francisco
Scott McKenzie · Other Songs - Scott McKenzie
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
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
San Francisco
Scott McKenzie's 1966 recording of "San Francisco" became the definitive anthem of the Summer of Love, capturing the spirit of the counterculture movement. Released as a single without an accompanying album, the track's infectious acoustic guitar riff and upbeat tempo made it an instant global hit. The song's lyrics, which describe a journey to the Bay Area, resonated deeply with young people seeking freedom and connection. It was later featured prominently in the 1972 film "The Graduate," further cementing its status as a cultural touchstone. The recording remains a staple of the folk-rock genre, illustrating how a simple melody could transcend its era to become a symbol of peace and optimism.