San Francisco - Scott McKenzie - Guitar instrumental by Dave Monk

"San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)" is an American pop music song, written by John Phillips of The Mamas & the Papas, and sung by Scott McKenzie. The song was produced and released in May 1967 by Phillips and Lou Adler, who used it to promote their Monterey International Pop Music Festival held in June of that year.
John Phillips played guitar on the recording and session musician Gary L. Coleman played orchestra bells and chimes. The bass line of the song was supplied by session musician Joe Osborn. Hal Blaine played drums. The song became one of the best-selling singles of the 1960s in the world, reaching the fourth position on the US charts and the number one spot on the UK charts.
McKenzie's version of the song has been called "the unofficial anthem of the counterculture movement of the 1960s, including the Hippie, Anti-Vietnam War and Flower power movements.
Here is my instrumental version. I am using a great backing track produced by Luca. I hope you like it. Dave

[@marilynsnider8183]

I've always loved that song. They don't write songs like this anymore. We need to go back to the good old days.

[@AlanJan_UK_49]

John Phillips of the Mama's & Papa's. Such a GREAT tunesmith.

[@josedomingorodriguezsalas7804]

Que bien toca la guitarra el tio un maestro debe haber sido rockero

[@timhaley3459]

Many feel as you do, wanting to "go back to the good old days". But are past times any better than now ? This point is made in the Bible at Ecclesiastes 7:10 by King Solomon of ancient Israel, which says: "Do not say, “Why were the former days better than these ?” for it is not out of wisdom that you ask this." Why did Solomon give this advice ? Because he knew that having a realistic view of the past is a valuable aid in coping with the unpleasant situations of the present. Those who yearn for “the good old days” may actually forget that those days were also filled with problems and troubles and that life was never truly ideal. Some things in the past may have been better, but most likely others were not. As Solomon noted, there is no wisdom in unrealistically dwelling on the past, since it is evident that we cannot "turn back the hands of time", since death has been with mankind for some 6,000 years. Can there be any harm in nostalgically looking to the past ? Yes, if it keeps us from being flexible and adapting to the present or if it prevents us from appreciating the times in which we live and the hope that can be ours, causing us to be as the Israelites who thought of the past, when they remembered being "in the land of Egypt while we were sitting by the pots of meat, while we were eating bread to satisfaction. Now you have brought us out into this wilderness to put this whole congregation to death by famine", which they had only left some 45 days earlier.(Ex 16:3) They failed to appreciate that God had promised, not only freedom from their slavery to the Egyptians, but a land of their own, "a land flowing with milk and honey" (Num 13:27), so that they could feel "free" to plant crops and enjoy their produce. But because they continued to "pine away" for the past, continued to murmur, loosing sight of the promise of the land that would supply all their needs and wants, bringing real satisfaction, they were forced to wander in the "wilderness" for 40 years.(Num 14:34) There is another promise that God, whose personal name is Jehovah, has given that far exceeds the one he gave to the nation of Israel, as seen at Revelation 21: "With that I heard a loud voice from the throne say: “Look ! The tent of God is with mankind, and he will reside with them, and they will be his people. And God himself will be with them. And he will wipe out every tear from their eyes, and death will be no more, neither will mourning nor outcry nor pain be anymore. The former things have passed away. And the One seated on the throne said: “Look! I am making all things new.” Also he says: “Write, for these words are faithful and true."(Rev 21:3-5) Sickness, sorrow and death, will be eradicated, so that those who are the "meek" ones (Matt 5:5) will enjoy perfect health, perfect peace, and perfect setting on a paradise earth. It is hard to imagine that happening, but it will be a reality , because "it is impossible for God to lie".(Heb 6:18) So, with this unbreakable promise, should anyone really long for the past ?

[@susanareyesdominguez5698]

Yes,I 'm whith you.the good los times like me.beautifull.from Reynosa,Veracruz, México.

[@lavirodarumuko5913]

@@AlanJan_UK_49 mz

[@iskandarsutandi7934]

Thank you for the old song.The old song never die.

[@marosalieaguilar8817]

Can we imagine a world without music? ,😥😥😥 like living in an island with no one else? 🙏💔😥🙏 What a great wonderful Musician! 💚 Our heartfelt thanks please Sir Dave 🙏 and to your great "BUDDIES" too...🙏💐💞😘🙏 Much Love 💞 and Prayers 🙏 from Virac Catanduanes PHILIPPINES...!!!

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Thank you for such a wonderful comment.

[@blessall4ever]

Can you believe 51 years have passed since that Summer Of Love! The song is as fresh as ever and your cover pulls my heartstrings, dear Dave! Thank you & all the best! ♥ Ma

[@pejaybe]

Talk about memories; I was transferred from Guantanmo Bay and 12 yrs on the East Coast to Northern Calif in '69 and couldn't wait to see the Haight-Ashberry area and "hippies". They were mostly gone and the area cleaned up by the time I got there; but, the song and all the other 'Nam era music still bring back memories. Love your version; great as usual.

[@user-rf5sv9qx5b]

Слушая это. Великолепное произведение, сразу представляется в уме фильм. Золото. Мак. Кены. Что говорить словнет больше. Это. Космос какой то, музыкальный экстаз

[@sergiodelgado3894]

2ERGTO

[@user-td9rv8gx5e]

How old is this guitarist?

[@SergioDelgado-kc4jq]

2ERGTO

[@SergioDelgado-kc4jq]

2ERGTO

[@TanNguyen-rx4sq]

San Francisco. I always remembers my high school friend who died a long time ago, he liked this song.

[@pandukajayamanne832]

This fabulous music is a blessed gift to our (old) generation.

[@jwp4363]

Dad’s favourite song in the late 60’s, early 70’s! It’s become my fav!! Love your guitar work 👍 Beautiful !!!

[@monaghan5475]

I love it.

[@alexmckendrick]

In the summer of 67, I was 16. A wonderful time to be young. Unless you were in Vietnam.

[@joaorobertocaieiro5326]

Sempre volto aqui para ouvir está linda música 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@rhianjones1319]

I think this is one of the most beautiful songs i have ever heard

[@johngreen1776]

Back in the days when we were young and beautiful and thought the world was ours for taking!

[@mikesnow6422]

what a magnificent tribute to the 60s the best song from that era performed by an artist who is extremely gifted and I thank him for this great song by scott McKenzie

[@jorgedelgado674]

Hermoso tema.como así también la época.abrazo grande desde la patagonia austral argentina

[@MrMarimero1234]

Great guitar work. An iconic song from the 60s relived in a great Relaxing rendition. San Francisco will never be forgotten. Also sounds like the Shadows of the UK.

[@ericward2260]

how can people dislike this great rendition of one of the most biggest hits of the flower power years well done Dave♫♫♫

[@inktvis6453]

Wonderful performance.

[@Krystyna271]

Moja ulubiona melodia ,słucham ją na okrągło.Pozdrawiam wspaniałego wykonawcę♥♥♥

[@Earl256]

Awesome talent and very good music 😊

[@markbrown7103]

I am a solo instrument a guitarist I’ve been playing for 45 years the sky is absolutely beautiful I love his music I love instrumental guitar playing I think it’s the best way to play a guitar thank you have a great day 👍👍🎸😁

[@alanreynolds8843]

You have done this song proud . Such a peaceful piece of music in such a turbulent time . Thanks from Australia mate .

[@marinanishiyori2209]

Eu não canso de ouvir , essa música instrumental, e belíssima, Deus os abençoe

[@marinanishiyori2209]

Deus te abençoe, que saudades dos bons tempos né, isso já passou mais 50 anos atrás kkkk só lembranças dos de q éramos felizes e não sabia

[@sharonhawaiianmusicclark6627]

His music is so wonderful I could listen all day to his music.dave keep playing would love to have a cd of his

[@katecramer9962]

Beautiful song! Was one of my favorites in the 70's. Keep them rolling in. Thnku Dave 😊

[@antoniomanuelcastellanos6434]

Mil recuerdos.. y una maestra ejecución . Felicidades ! Saludos desde la Capital del Sur... Oaxaquita la bella.. Mexico !

[@maxchedre9361]

Souvenir , souvenir ! Bien jouée , très bon , très bon. ! Merci. -

[@ludwigguitar]

Amazing cover of this timeless masterpiece. Thank for sharing!

[@ademarbach9978]

Scott McKenzie and The Mamas and the Papas were unforgwtable.

[@MrMjp58]

I seem to watch endless videos of astonishing virtuoso guitarists who play in many genres. Sometimes, all I want is a nice tune played in a straightforward manner, with a beautiful tone - like this.

[@fkdkkddkdkdk8242]

Classic song of the Beautiful city. San Francisco lovely place on this planet.

[@thehammer3340]

Apparently you've been living under a rock.

[@dme-em5mj]

Right now SF is a crime infested dump.

[@leenewcome85]

Fantastic Dave the good old Days played by you just keep coming great......

[@carlosflores68]

Beautiful song thank you friend David. de Portugal um abração do Carlos

[@cierakitty]

Oh wow...when I was going to San Fran. to see my mother in 1968 people told me to wear some flowers in my hair.

[@brianhiggins3090]

Absolutely brilliant brought some very happy memories of the summer of love 1967 Thank you👍

[@AverageBountyHunter.]

Yes the best we lived in the days

[@peterlynch7384]

Dave Monk is one of those Western Stars, like always he is over the top, great song , thanks Dave !!

[@frankcastro52]

Excelente es maravilloso ver personas con ese gran don de poder tocar la guitarra con gran sabiduría

[@pollyannapositive9192]

Another reminding music. Thank you very much Dave

[@joseantunes2813]

Boa música que nunca esquece!

[@charliesheen6982]

Que som maravilho ficou excelente!!!!!!!

[@graciane431]

ESTOU AQUI, EMOCIONADA, OUVINDO ESTE SOM MARAVILHOSO, QUE ME FEZ VOLTAR NO TEMPO QUANDO EU ERA UMA ADOLESCENTE MUITO FELIZ, OUVINDO A CANÇÃO SAN FRANCISCO, QUE EU AMO !!!!! QUE O CRIADOR TE DÊ MUITA SAÚDE E MUITOS ANOS DE VIDA, PARA CONTINUAR NOS PROPORCIONANDO FELICIDADES AO SOM DE SUA GUITARRA, TOCADA ATRAVÉS DE SEUS HABILIDOSOS DEDOS !!!!! 19.03.2020 - ESTADO DE SANTA CATARINA - BRASIL.

[@tuanlengoc1021]

i loved so much this song and Scott Mckenzie, the singer.

[@zelibarbosa968]

Que paz traz pra gente ouvir uma música dessa...Sensacional.. ...

[@irenepereira3265]

É TÃO BOM!! RECORDAR!! CANÇÕES LINDAS !!DA, MINHA INFÂNCIA!!!🎸🎸🎵🎶👏

[@socalxplorer]

Two friends and I jumped in a van and headed up to Frisco from So. Cal. All the concerts and music what a blast!

[@shamannaks8838]

Sweet melodies indeed.❤

[@lisado6028]

I am in San Francisco, love this song, excellent playing , 👍

[@lutherhgrindstonemtn3456]

Great job on that song! Brought back good memories of a wonderful time. At least you and I were lucky enough to have lived in that 50s, 60s. Don't think I would trade that time for now....

[@soniaelena6387]

Wonderful!!!! I love this melody.

[@mikesnow6422]

a fantastic song made a million times better by this extremely gifted ventures artist

[@sergioreyesrobles970]

Gracias mi buen hermano Gracias Mis felicitaciones Un camino Un hombre y una historia Una hermosa realidad México de corazón

[@user-ew8zg2ps5b]

Great guitar playing !!! The Selection of tunes is simply magnificent.

[@mariadelourdesferreira9773]

Eu sou uma grande fã! Moro no Brasil e adoro ouvir suas músicas, ouço todos os dias ❤️

[@cleidefernandes7695]

Q coisa linda! Esse Sr toca muito! Parabéns 👏

[@gutto2276]

ESSE COVER É UMA FERA. CHEIO DE TALENTO! PARABÉNS!

[@travis7904]

Thanks, Dave for playing all my favorites songs that I grew up listening to. Brings back so many wonderful memories of my childhood. Jesus bless you.

[@vision2sound]

Totally brilliant. The man is a exceptional artist.

[@mariateresagambaroto1871]

Maravilhoso como sempre 👏👏👏👏

[@renato16702]

Só musicas da hora parabéns quem postou

[@migueldelgado6565]

Hoyendo este mestro tocar la guitarra uno se relaja y se transporta a otras eras mi admiración y respeto .....MAESTRO ...💯👴✌️👏🐓🇲🇽👌😃

[@valdecyalbino7058]

que saudade desse tempo com essas lindas músicas esse toca 👍👍

[@dominiqueb321]

Très bonne interprétation d'un classique des années 60. Merci!

[@marcioneiva2834]

O senhor e muito fera, toca muito, e sem falar neste som que e demais.

[@alonademesa7817]

Love you Dave 💗💗💗 I love this music 🎵🎶

[@user-mp5zy4zv8x]

好棒的老人家彈的電子琴音樂...百聽不厭San Francisco👍👍👍 👍👍

[@yolielen52]

👏👏👏👏👏🎸🎶🎵🎼Hermosa interpretación! Gracias Maestro 😊

[@joaofernandes7876]

Parabéns meu nobre amigo 👍👏👏 Deus dá o saber aqueles que ele escolheu e vc foi um.🙏👏👏

[@laszlopatkos2800]

Pure fantastic, amazing, lot of thanks Sir!

[@giuseppezanotta4696]

Una melodia intramontabile...quanti ricordi di gioventù...complimenti

[@smkalfr]

Monsieur DAVE RESPECT👍👍👍. Magnifique, RELAX. BRAVO.

[@gstove9999]

Dave, I've always loved this song, and you did it beautifully.

[@user-pz8lb4cm6r]

Шедевр❤❤❤

[@emelitaperez1638]

Wow,,, what a wonderful sound instrument,,, love it

[@rosalbasalas5771]

Hello,Mr Dave Monky, I love his way of playing the guitar, I love him. I wake up and I bet with his music.i thank him for those moments that make me happy.

[@puppetlady1]

This one floated to the top of the playlist today. I am so glad it did too. It was definitely worth a second listen. . .or third.

[@lengoc8970]

Tãi xuống

[@vitorcruz6410]

Fantástico, o sr está em enganar

[@MrThefalador]

amazing cover! God bless you

[@puangthongchantjaroen7864]

I LOVE THIS SONG VERY MUCH FOR A LONG TIME ETERNALLY . THANK YOU .

[@matheusfelipe423]

O cara é fera .muito lindo.Que saudades

[@taniaandrade8733]

Bravo! Parabéns por nos presentear com essa beleza! 🇧🇷

[@elianaramos5804]

Saudades tempos de músicas maravilhosas, SCOTT MCKENZIE, SAN FRANCISCO, aqui no youtube Festival de WOODSTOCK e muito mais os projetos do SCOTT continuam embalando muitos corações.

[@antoniocampagnefilho120]

sempre sao imortais

[@anateixeira6540]

Legal 👍👍👍👏👏👏👏🇧🇷

[@muana13]

@@antoniocampagnefilho120 ..é isso mesmo ...

[@MacPakinga-gl8bu]

Beautiful ❤️ 🎸 thankyou 🎸🤘🏼

[@yvbjcugiiiiiiIIOIHP0]

C'est vraiment SUBLIME Dave Monk !.... Merci beaucoup, et Je vous aime !....

[@garyography]

Beautiful song, this works really well. Stunning

[@margitayrjola707]

Beautiful music, and the guitarsound are awesome! Thank's for sharing! Feel young again, when i hear music from my youth!!🥰🤗

[@OldGuitarMonkey]

Rock on!

[@malgosia50]

Cudownie 👌♥️🌹🎶🎸📀

[@maypolak7991]

Cudo, Bogdan z Polski! Emeryt 73 lata!

[@andresales4287]

PREZADO DAVE , AQUI NO BRASIL ADORO OUVIR O SR TOCANDO. MUITO OBRIGADO!!!

[@juryniner2832]

OGM ur a great guitar player. . .thank you so much. .dan ncr manila phil

[@jubironlabuan8572]

Reminds me of the past..thanks Dave

[@arjakolehmainen2691]

This is wonderful music and excellently played. Relaxing to listen to. Thank you very much.👍👍👍👍👍🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹⚘⚘⚘⚘⚘

[@cweb2662]

Amo esta música e um dia vou conhecer São Francisco!! Quando a escutei pela primeira vez, numa rádio, eu era muito criança... E nunca mais esqueci. O cantor faleceu em 2012 , o lindo scott Mackenzie!!!

[@antoninomazzaglia6429]

Un brano che ha fatto la storia della musica americana.immortale!!!

[@mikevine7303]

Old enough to remember the Original ;) ... but a perfect 'cover' of it ;)

[@anamariaabrantes4247]

I loved! Its WONDERFUL! ❤❤❤❤👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@ewag6618]

Dziękuję za tą melodię. ( słucham jej na okrągło)😉😙

[@FA7273]

LOVE it Thank you from Australia

[@afonsorodrigues9014]

LINDA MUSICA, PARABENS, GRANDE GUITARRISTA SR. DAVE MONK....30/03/2019

[@elisabethmartino5585]

Bonjour 👋 Quelle belle interprétation que de bon souvenirs 🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌🥰🥰🥰❤️🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸❤️❤️❤️

[@sirisaksirisak6981]

This song was born in hippy era people in those time love freedom and peace. San Francisco is a city showing this image in this song.Thank you sir, see image.

[@josesoares4580]

Muito massa! Excelente música.

[@frankpetrovski3814]

Hi Dave this song and the way you’re playing it bring my memories back as I was young man wel done Dave

[@JoseCarlos-uj7uf]

É linda, muito linda, o som dessa guitarra é emocionante, entra na alma da gente!

[@johndevonald6677]

Hi same here my feelings the same well done 👍 thanks for a lovely memory from south west Wales 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

[@deboramariaoselame9555]

É linda demais, 💕 amoooooo!!!💞 Parabéns 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@mariocafissi6216]

BELLISSIMA CANZONE...BELLISSIMA ESECUZIONE...BRAVO..

[@zygmuntnaparty5040]

Ależ pięknie 👏🇵🇱