SAN FRANCISCO--SCOTT McKENZIE (NEW ENHANCED VERSION) 720P

[@jamesbrozyna5295]

1967 was the absolute best year for music Moody Blues, the Doors, Procol Harem, Jefferson Airplane, the Grassroots, Turtles and the list goes on and on!

[@valerieteti1755]

One of my favorite years too

[@skeeterblanton5226]

76 now and still want to roll one when I hear this....Who remembers the "Summer of Love"?

[@Wolfsky9]

ms Blanton-------------i do --------------I was there -------------414 4th street # 101

[@brittongodman7769]

''Roll one''.......... What does that mean?

[@bobdastalto9369]

@@brittongodman7769 😀

[@Wolfsky9]

OMG again !! ------ I'm in tears. it's just not possible to say what this song meant to us in that Summer of '67. It was an anthem. -------------------WolfSky9, 70 y/o

[@HeyWiseGuy]

I was eight years old when this song was released. I'm not sure anymore but I think "San Francisco" was the first song I ever remembered all the lyrics to. In my opinion, Scott McKenzie still has the best contemporary male singing voice I've ever heard. That's not to take away from other great singers but he proved that you don't have to sing at full volume or close to shouting to make an impression. Beautiful song too. - J

[@jeffmorse645]

My teenage sister and her boyfriend moved there about then. I was only seven years old at the time, but I knew something special was going on there. We lived about ninety minutes from The City and she'd show me pictures she'd taken of the concerts and hippies. Even today with her pushing 70 she tells me stories about life in San Francisco during the Summer of Love (and beyond).

[@valerieteti1755]

Jerry Weinhausen Scott’s voice is breathtaking. I agree with you! ❤️

[@juvenilehall1979]

@@HeyWiseGuy I'm glad I am almost 70 years old. The music was GREAT !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Enjoyed your post .. RDC

[@jaddison1112]

Even my mother loved, and understood, this song in Summer 1967 when I was 16 years old. .... I'm almost 68 and it means as much to me today as ever .... probably even more.

[@Pogey.Jow007]

70now.Was there at 15. Will be back in 2026 at 73. Makes me cry to be a child of the 60's. It was a perfect time to be alive. It was an awe inspiring decade.

[@karenreardon5398]

I'm 66 Skeeter and still rockin and rollin to these great songs too.😎👍🤗

[@wrotenwasp]

This guy is a one man Phil Spector enhancing these timeless old classics. Amazing work. Especially listened through an old 1980 JVC receiver and some vintage 1980 Sansui 3 way speakers

[@markreimer3852]

Headphones/ear buds usage is mandatory to appreciate all the subtle nuances, augmentations and additions that Kenn has added to this already delightful song.

[@richardtattersall647]

Yes I agree earphones are a must to appreciate the music

[@Gumshrud1]

I agree

[@hugbug4408]

Sorry, I'll stick to the original . To me it's much better because there were o enhancememts, nor augmentations in those days. I was 10 years old when I heard this song back in late July 1967 , Summer of Love. Just over a month earlier The Monterey concert was going on with a plethora of rock groups. It wasn't as huge as WOODSTOCK ,but it was the sign of the times with the Vietnam War raging furiously on; my uncle would eventually lose his life their in mid March 1968 , the tail end of TET! I remember the 60s very well, mostly from 63( John F. Kennedy assasinated 11/22/1963 or 11/23/1963) to 72 when the whole turbulence of that time table occured!

[@wrotenwasp]

I can dig that. I dug out some old Sony headphones from the late 80s (when the good stuff was stilll made in Japan) and it sounds awesome.

[@grahamdonaldson29]

Listen on top quality enclosed headphones simply amazing !

[@johngreen6783]

I just love the bass on this song. And Scott McKenzie’s vocals and the rest of the instruments pure perfection all around

[@alandlearned8192]

That's Wrecking Crew session players Joe Osborn on bass and Hal Blaine on drums, Gary L Coleman played orchestral bells and chimes. Mamas & Papas songwriter John Phillips plays accoustic guitar, electric guitar and even a sitar in the song. But seriously, I never noticed the hand clapping before! McKenzie and Phillips were originally in a folk trio The Journeymen, along with banjo artist Dick Weissman. McKenzie played accoustic guitar on this song as well and sang double-tracked vocals. Phillips wrote this song with producer Lou Adler in 1966 and released the song in May of 1967 to promote the Monterey International Pop Festival.

[@normanwilliams3374]

The added harmonies, are brilliant. For this legend of a song.

[@jeanettemcconnell607]

Omg im 66 now the dest days of my life wish we could them back again xxx

[@rkernell]

Thank you for this selection. You cannot understand how important this song is to those of us who heard this song when it first came out. Tears of joy...

[@Wolfsky9]

To rkernell : AMEN ! ---------I was there in that summer of '67, & I've lived to rem ember every bit of it. ------------------------WolfSky9, 72 y/o

[@liza8423]

Those were the days....love it! ❤

[@jeffmitchell9214]

The tempo of the song stays so solid and is never rushed, I really like that. Summer of 1967 i was in San Antonio, Texas Listening to the Big 55 KTSA.

[@TheCaptcarl]

The BIG T !!!

[@donhill3182]

Clear Channel blow torch before it went to talk radio. I remember it well. I was there and listening to this song in 06/67. God almighty-it's a time capsule for me! On a clear night, the KTSA signal would bounce off the ionosphere. I thought at the time they could pick up the signal from Mars...

[@jeffmitchell9214]

@@donhill3182 1. not an actual Clear Channel. 550 is a regional channel. It was the first station in the new corporation known as clear channel inc. Not a blowtorch. Not enough power. KTSA is 5kw, not 50kw.

[@jeffmitchell9214]

@@donhill3182 KTSA Has a terrible signal. They were never heard north of Austin and certainly not in Dallas where I was. WOAI is a different story. KTSA was a sister station to the Mighty 1190, KLIF in Dallas and they was/is a directional 50kw but rarely heard outside of N. Texas. KILT in Houston was another Gordon Mc Lendon Sister station .Look up Gordon Mc Lendon. Fascinating story.

[@dinaingle9762]

Been to Berkeley/San Francisco toward the end of the hiippy movement. Tempo was even and not rushed also.

[@jojosmith1097]

The music does take me back. Grew up listening to this along with a lot of others... great job.

[@charleskuckel3173]

This song captures the innocence and the optimism of the 60's particularly the growing music scene. This enhanced version is awesome especially the harmony vocals. I've only been to San Francisco once for a conference many years ago but I associate the beauty of the city with this song.

[@asmodeus0454]

Great, great song, beautifully sung! Loved it as a kid in '67 and still love it. Rest easy, Scott.

[@tomdavis9198]

As powerful now as it was in 1967--thank you so much for this!!

[@markcassel3392]

The tune and the acoustic guitar are absolutely beautiful.

[@Wolfsky9]

I'm in tears. -----Can't help it.---------I WAS there, & I remember. ------------Scoot McKenzie's song was an anthem. ------------WolfSky9, 71 y/o

[@skipacuff5104]

Wolfsky9 You speak the truth. I traveled to Haight Ashbury in August 1967. A glorious time to be in San Francisco, and so much great music playing on the radio (remember that?) at that very moment: The Doors “Light My Fire”; Jimi Hendrix - every track on the “Are You Experienced “ album (not so much on the radio except in S.F.); The Boxtops “The Letter”; Donovan “First There Is a Mountain”; Procol Harum “A Whiter Shade Than Pale”; this Scott McKenzie anthem; Beatles “All You Need Is Love”; and more.

[@Wolfsky9]

Please accept my apology for not proofing the entry above ; obviously his name was Scott. -----------------Wolfsky9

[@academicjock]

Yep ... the Haight was the place. I'd just graduated from high school and made many treks to the City.

[@temeculajoe]

@@academicjock peace and love how did that work out 2020

[@temeculajoe]

@@Wolfsky9 peace and love, how did that work out? Those in power will NEVER give it up without bloodshed

[@mikejaxn]

Took an old school bus tour of SFO a few years ago, and I remember this song being on the speakers as we drove to the top of Twin Peaks. Once we were to the overview, this song was still in my head as I looked out over the city; the place with all that history, captured in my memory from a single vantage point - the Golden Gate Bridge, Golden Gate Park, Hippy Hill, Haight/Ashbury, the Embarcadero, the Presidio, Fisherman's Wharf, Alcatraz etc...

[@yes-gm5ts]

It was a simple touch, but adding those sparse harmonies really added another layer to this achingly beautiful song. It might be a dream, but it kinda sounds like Mama Cass is one of the backup singers in the last verse.

[@edeltraudsander9962]

Höre ich immer noch gerne Super

[@eoj2495]

Good job, remember this very much from 1967. Very nice!!

[@adwebbjr6]

What a wonderful version of San Francisco!.

[@calvertgray4347]

My favorite I grew up with this love all the way

[@skeeterblanton5226]

You are the best at bringing out the instruments without drowning out the singing......You bring all these wonderful oldies to life.....Thank you Kenn...........

[@cinematic35]

You're most welcome!

[@EZ103FM]

Kenn: You definitely do this song a lot of justice. Outstanding. This is one of my all time favorites! Best Regards, Gary

[@dfygoh3215]

it's amazing if a singer has only 1 hit it's always a Great one

[@wish21100]

Must have thought I can’t follow that

[@richardwingert5100]

This song changed my whole out look on life at the tender age of11.I still feel it's magic in my heart today.Wonder and glorious times. Great job!!

[@dila9111]

My first single, I love this song!!!

[@susanaluisa3192]

Que hermoso recuerdo!!! Tenía 15 años, wuau!! hermoso 💞🙋💖

[@MixedNutsMs]

This song makes everybody feel soooo HAPPY!

[@bryanpalmer9660]

I have always liked this 💎 from Scott and now with the sterling job on the enhancement .makes it even more enjoyable thanks so much Auckland New Zealand 2022

[@richardstedman7462]

I love Joes bass playing on this one, fabulous.

[@patrickevans5439]

Listening to this song always gives me the same feelings as falling in love-all of them at once. Thank you so much for enhancing the magick. 💖

[@LesSmith45]

OUTSTANDING KENN! one of my favorite summer of love tunes! Such a great great song. THANK YOU!!!

[@thestars386]

This brought sounds out in the song that I couldn't hear in the original.

[@JStarStar00]

I've only been to SF once in my life, a 5-day vacation stay 17 years ago. Soon after I arrived, i was channel surfing on the car stereo in my rental car. I decided to drive across the Golden Gate Bridge, and as soon as I did ... here came this song.

[@drdonwhill]

Thanks, Kenn! The added vocals in the chorus levitated this song from the Summer of Love to the angelic resonance it always deserved...

[@MixedNutsMs]

Keeping the 60s alive and well!

[@eugeneleroux1842]

What a beautiful sole-full song, which epitomizes the 1967 genre.

[@RaspyOne]

Wow, am I ever Lucky ! I'm one of the very fortunate fans that get to see your whole video in Chicago, IL - USA ! Colorful and so true to the song ! Thanks a bunch from Lynn Marie

[@margaretalarson7451]

Good song

[@bazbuncher6948]

I have flown over the golden gate bridge. driven over it. sailed under it. and every time had this song in my head wonderful

[@mmccutchmc45]

I was lucky enough to be born in San Francisco, CA, USA (Letterman Army Hospital) and turned 14 during "The Summer of Love"... This beautiful Scott McKenzie/ John Phillips song was and is our anthem... God Bless you cinematic35 for your post... and Wolfsky9, you are so correct... we were not wrong

[@slanj2]

This is so far out I absolutely adore this version 😍

[@XY_Dude]

Wow - far out! Does anyone else think those were the greatest years for good rock? I’m convinced! And they were memory-building. Great stuff

[@cinematic35]

We all knew these were the most exceptional artistic compositions we had ever heard at the time they came out but what we also didn't know was that they were the greatest music songs of all time. The music of the 60's and 70's blew away everything that came before it but nothing in the past 5 decades has been able to touch them. There was no place for SLOPPY AMATEURS and I might ad 'NO PLACE FOR GREAT PRETENDERS" either. The high standard of music(musicianship) has been abandoned and replaced with mundane racket on the airwaves today. We went from world class song writers, singers, musicians and performers to blatant talent mocking buffoons that are not fit to share the same airwaves of former masters and legends of rock. They could never equal alone rival the musical acts of the 50,'s 60's and 70's and I blame the recording studios for allowing these tone deaf amateurs, great pretenders and classless freaks who have pulled down the entire music industry to their own mediocre level! When everyone is a star, no one is! When everyone is a musician, no one is! What we have today is a complete dumbing down of the music industry. The entertainment industry has been hijacked by people who have no knowledge or appreciation for what real music is! Today's music is a non melodic, rancorous mass of noise produced by great pretenders who should be ashamed of themselves and seek another area of employment.

[@XY_Dude]

Spot on. My family and I were digesting what the difference is between that era and later years. The newer music can be fun - but does not typically carry musical weight. E.g. Pink Floyd's "Pleasantly Numb." The orchestration and harmonies are really good. There is real gift in writing this way. Music then had depth and soul in it. Music like from Led Z. Many tunes are so re-listenable. No so, typically, now. Scoring, orchestration, content, and body make for a memorable and always-wow piece. Many were gifted with great variety (Beatles) showing musical acumen. Inspiration - a key element that is lacking now. Many songs were simple, yet carried depth. Gone.

[@drdonwhill]

I keep coming back to this enhanced cut over and over again. I've been listening to this song for 52 years, and the added harmonies have made this anthem nothing less than a hymn. God almighty, it's that good. I've tried to find EVERY song you've enhanced, and in my humble opininion, this is your BEST work yet. Dont let the naysayers throw shade on your efforts. A lot of us dig this way beyond what you'll ever know. Thanks! Have you thought about adding your magic to Mr. Tambourine Man (Byrds, of course) or Time of the Season by the Zombies? Can you sell your work as CDs without pissing on a boat load of copy right laws? I'm buying!

[@thomaskemer8109]

Oh man, those harmonies were a great touch!!...groovy🎵⚘💐

[@Gumshrud1]

Kenn is versatile and knows what he is doing. i'm a bit envious.

[@Gumshrud1]

good comment. piss on the copywrite laws, but unfortunately, laws are laws.

[@wrotenwasp]

Cool to finally come across someone who still uses the word "DIG"! If I ever do talk to a millennial, they look at me like Im from Mars if I use that word in a sentence or "bummer" "drag"....."no sweat", "my ole lady". I can only use "far out" and "groovy" when Im being a little sarcastic. Those two actually seem a little dated even to me. YES, without a doubt, I totally dig this guy's music enhancement. He is one talented "cat".

[@skeeterblanton5226]

I never particularly liked this upon release but your make over brings it out so much it is like hearing for the first time....Thank you Kenn from all of us from this generation for bringing all that era music to the level you have....

[@cinematic35]

Your welcome! I'm amazed that anyone listens to this stuff!

[@texascclp1445]

Knocked it out of the park! A Home Run with this rendition!

[@rogersargent6453]

I absolutely love this song!! It is truly an anthem. My understanding is that John Phillips originally wrote this for the Mamas & Papas but decided to give it to his good friend Scott McKenzie. Good choice John!! Can’t help but wonder what the M& P could have done with this though? With Denny’s gorgeous voice and Michelle and Cass’ amazing harmonies. It would have been a big hit for them as well!!

[@chairmanmeow3693]

Thanks for the info. I did not know John Phillips wrote this great song but I'm not surprised. He was a huge talent

[@markgrant5305]

Never heard harmonies on the left hand channel before. Great job! Thank you.

[@davidlea5715]

Thank you so much,one of my favourites from the summer of love. Can't believe the times I've heard this song and not noticed the backing vocals. The instruments are so clear and that brilliant bass line even better sounding.

[@cinematic35]

The backing vocals are not in the original which is why you don't remember them being there. I added them to the original to make it sound better! Kenn

[@colleenjeffries9956]

Brings back memories while visiting San Francisco several years ago.

[@rich963]

Works great here in the UK, thanks! Love your added harmonies BTW.

[@temeculajoe]

This song captured the essence of the late 60s

[@MONGOOSE1ful]

I Don't know how you've done it, but I seriously enjoy all your enhanced classic songs, and I sure hope you'll continue to make more of these available, or better yet, release these jewels onto profession CDs-i'd buy them in a heartbeat! please continue your amazing works because I've spent the last four months enjoying these songs on KZbin-Great Job, and Thank You!

[@alancherkoff9198]

THANKS KENN GREAT STUFF WONDERFUL WORK UR AMAZING GOD I MISS THE 70 S

[@colinward51]

You really have brought these songs back to life, Thanks.

[@mikeemad3399]

Great job, keep doing these enhancements, thanks!

[@rogerr2796]

Nicely done! Your images fit the song nicely.

[@jayraft3013]

This anthem never sounded better. Thanks so much

[@ruandted]

Had the best holiday in San Francisco , as an Aussie it was everything i expected it to be and more .Would love to do the Alcatraz swim next time . Beaut place , beaut people . Cheers .

[@bebotmaxphilippines.5656]

First time to visit USA, the plane landed in San Francisco, riding an Uber taxi towards our destination, I was singing this song, to the amusement of the driver.

[@Gumshrud]

you amaze. a multitalented professional. The music sounds so good.

[@michaelbrooks8863]

On the way to Vietnam, USMC, remember it fondly , but still wanted to give it all for my country

[@BT-ir5zl]

Thanks for going. I had a couple older cousins there, and a neighbor who turned out to be a good friend years later.

[@paulrosen8905]

Thank you for your service. 🇱🇷

[@paulrosen8905]

​@@BT-ir5zlthank you for your service. 🇱🇷

[@Dietmar-i7x]

The best song ever! 👍👍👍❤️❤️❤️

[@joeyrocks2207]

You did such a fantastic job on this classic. Thank-you very much !!

[@colikil]

Brilliant sound, terrific graphics - great job!!

[@davidgoodsell973]

great job on one of my all time favorites

[@j.fanning8158]

Excellent sound especially with the bass !!! You pretty much nailed this one . Thanks again for sharing your fine enhancement talent on KZbin.

[@ThePhantommigkiller]

Thank You Kenn , Sorry I didn't see this video until now, but I love it !!!

[@derekrodriguez9975]

Rest in peace 🙏 Scott McKenzie

[@donaldbeard6231]

Wow this song sends chills up my spine Epic

[@SpyIsDisguisedAsSpy]

Amazing work. It sounds so clear and clean. And I didnt even know the song had some female backing vocals.

[@cinematic35]

It doesn't have female backing vocals--I put them in the enhanced version!

[@SpyIsDisguisedAsSpy]

@@cinematic35 Incredible. Above and beyond. Is there any way to download/purchase your enhanced version?

[@cinematic35]

Any video on KZbin can be downloaded by doing this:(1) put SS in front of the word youtube in the location bar on top of page. (2)hit return and click on "download in video browser". It will be saved in your download folder. If you can't find that click on SEARCH feature on your startup menu and it will come up. Click on that folder and look for the name of that video--drag it on top your desktop and hit play. I think all videos on KZbin are mp4 format and should play on any newer computer. If not just download a free mp4 player or convert the mp4 to another readable format like mp2 using a video converter tool. There are many other ways of recording the audio (if that's all you want). (1) You can use a audio program like (Magix audio cleaning lab) to record anything that plays on your desktop. (2)Run the audio out of the headphone jack and into another computer (audio in) terminal, digital recorder etc. Hope this helps! Kenn

[@SpyIsDisguisedAsSpy]

@@cinematic35 Thanks for the explanation, but I was more wondering if I could somehow donate to you for your work on the song? Because this really is the best quality version I've listened to...

[@cinematic35]

I don't have anything set up for that Jug. Just glad I'm able to share these recordings with the public. Kenn

[@quasarvillenights3266]

At the time that it was out I never really noticed how haunting the song is. Maybe that's something you notice more years later when you're remembering those times, times that are now gone forever.

[@valerieteti1755]

Quasarville Nights I couldn't agree more. This song always makes me feel sad for the days long past

[@bobanderson2895]

Excellent observation! ^^

[@ramayadi8373]

Quasarville Nights times won't gone if we in heaven...pls ask @catsteven 😍😍😍

[@skeeterblanton5226]

I just posted about the same as you said....Kenn's download and age makes me feel like this is the first time I have ever really heard it....What a time that was, we were so blest to have been part of it...

[@quasarvillenights3266]

@@ramayadi8373 I know

[@anablanchfield4902]

Thank you Kennythis song I love you made it sound much better thanks for you're amezing hard work thanks 👍🌻🦋💞🥀👍

[@marceloalves8752]

Great job, dude. I can even hear the backing vocals that I never heard before.

[@ccpailing842]

這首歌我也聽了快五十年,覺得加了和音太好聽了,簡直畫龍點睛,讚!!

[@Wolfsky9]

This was-------honest to God-----------an anthem in that summer of '67. I know, cuz I was there. ----------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

[@summerbreeze3090]

I didn't see you.

[@MixedNutsMs]

This is why I frequent You Tube so often!

[@ashliestevenson6823]

More like this please

[@claudiogonzalez5195]

Que maravillosa época siempre estarás en nuestros corazones

[@timothygilbert3655]

The song San Francisco is a awesome and excellent song. It is a song from the 60's or 70's. I love this song and added it to my playlist and it's a amazing song.

[@LesMoran-kf6pk]

All I can say is this that good old memories

[@70sheaven]

You did a great job, thank you

[@MelodyMeanFace]

Oh wow, heavy! Like, I didn't know there were even 262 countries on this planet. Groovy.

[@normanwilliams3374]

Me, Brilliant 1967 and all 60s, never forget them,

[@tracykingston9668]

Super work. fantastic improvement . thanks much.

[@jillylloyd3527]

Amazing thank you so much x

[@Wolfsky9]

Kenn -----------The Anthem of the late 60's. Thank-you, again. -----------------I was there , & somehow I survived. --------------WolfSky9, 74 y/o

[@brittongodman7769]

I only had 2 feet and a bicycle for transportation, worked part-time jobs from the age of 11, bought my own school lunches in High School, didn't have any computers, video games, tablets, or a car. But I did have records, a record player, and an AM Transistor radio. The woods and streets were my ''playground'', so to speak. I ate wild blackberries and drank water from a garden hose, and I survived.

[@williamoverly1617]

John Phillips caught an entire era with this legendary song.

[@conigjo62]

A time when people WANTED to go to San Francisco !!! I don't see how California can ever recover from where they are now unless the voters radically change their mentality

[@charliebures4032]

Oh come on..just enjoy the music ....do you really think that in the history of worldwide politics your opinion will amount to any real change?

[@jackbippus2757]

Good job with the enhancement!

[@valerieteti1755]

RIP Scott

[@ashliestevenson6823]

Saw video in Australia

[@alevine1951]

Great sound, beautiful song, fine vid. Loved the adorable sexy psychedelic blonde blowing bubbles by the VW. Without a time machine, it's all gone.

[@robertlane6382]

Barbara McNair also sang a rendition of this song as an intro to the detective movie "The Dirty Profession" which starred her, Harry Guardino, Dean Jagger, Ina Balin, Dina Merrill and Jack Carter. If it's on the net, Check it out.

[@marwenplukol9235]

Nice mix on this 60's Hippie anthem classic.

[@BonnieSauter]

Beautiful sound! :)

[@spectrumlocalb191]

This song is one of the greatest ever sung and that is due in part to Scott, he just added that special thing that still makes you cry when you hear it.Hippies were so tortured by society but they never hurt anyone like the animals today.

[@b-villeboy2704]

I think Charlie Manson was the exception to your Hippies didn't hurt anyone idea ... but overall ... ya you are probably right:)