San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)

~ Recording by Scott McKenzie

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan Francisco (Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)Scott McKenzieSingle
  • US1967-05-04
Ode Records (1967–78; reactivated in 1989 as Ode Sounds & Visuals)ZS7-103
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)Scott McKenzieSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)2816
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)Scott McKenzieSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)LL-2070-C
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan FranciscoScott McKenzieSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)2816
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)Scott McKenzieSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)BA-221413
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieThe Voice of Scott McKenzieScott McKenzieAlbum
Ode Records (1967–78; reactivated in 1989 as Ode Sounds & Visuals)Z12 44002
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)Scott McKenzieEP
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)BG-225183
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)Scott McKenzieSingle
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)CBS S 8208
1.4San Francisco3:00Scott McKenzieThe Sensational 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia House (distributor, a division of CBS Records Canada Ltd.)P2S5590
1.4San Francisco?:??Scott McKenzieHits of the Screaming Sixties: 14 Original No One U.S. HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warwick RecordsWW4 5124, WW4 5125
1.9San Francisco?:??Scott McKenzieRemember the 60’s, Volume 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)ADEH 135
2.14San Francisco?:??Scott McKenzieRemember the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)
1.14San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)?:??Scott McKenzieNow That's What I Call Music: The Summer AlbumVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)SUMMER 1
4.9San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieKeep On Rockin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsCP-4503
4.9San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieKeep On Rockin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle Records, Inc, Warner Special ProductsOP-4503
1.10San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:01Scott McKenzieClassic Rock: 1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOP-2558, SCLR-05
1.11San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieGolden Love Songs, Volume 6: Need Your Love So BadVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 0245 61
1.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieHifi Visionen: Oldie CD 4Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), Hifi VisionCDSP 980145 2
1.12San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers In Your Hair)2:59Scott McKenzieThe Best of the Rock ’n’ Roll Years, Vol. 2: 1963–1971Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation), EMI (EMI Records, or EMI Music only if there is no other imprint)BBC CD 657
1.1San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieThe Golden Era of Pop Music, Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)460615 2
1.8San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieBaby Boomer Classics: Sixties, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Trax Music Ltd.BBCD1003
1.10San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:01Scott McKenzieClassic Rock: 1967 (1988 new cover)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-05, OPCD-2558
1.1San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieThe Golden Era of Pop Music, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)462567 2
1.1San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieThe Golden Era of Pop Music, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)462567 2
2.5San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzie25 Jaar Top 40 Hits, Deel 1: ’65–’68Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Edison (Dutch label aka Edison Stichting)6198901
1.13San Francisco3:00Scott McKenzieDas goldene Schlager-Archiv: Die Hits des Jahres 1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SR International18 347 5
1.1San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzieDas Waren Hits! Superoldies: SuperstarsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)07-982261-10
1.8San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzieDie neue Kuschelrock (1. 1989 - CBS - "Die neue Kuschelrock")Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465952 2
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:55Scott McKenzieFlower PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465784 2
1.8San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzieKuschelrock 2 (2. 1989 - CBS - "Kuschelrock 2")Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465952 2
1.8San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzieKuschelrock 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia), Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)07-465952-10/2, 465952 2
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:59Scott McKenzieRock Times, Volume 7: 1967-1968Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Zounds27000275 A
1.16San Francisco2:53Scott McKenzieSuper 60's, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)
1.14San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieThe California Sound of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Wave (European compilation label)2686222
1.14San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieThe California Sound of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Wave (European compilation label)CD 2686232
3.4San Francisco (Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:57Scott McKenzieThe Sixties CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
EMI Records AustraliaCD ROCK 701543
1.10San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieTour of Duty IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)465119 2
1.5San Francisco2:59Scott McKenzie60 Number Ones of the SixtiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2432
1.2San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzieCalifornia Clan - Dream Songs From the Golden StateVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Edel Company (edel Company music AG)
1.5San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieDe Pre Historie 1967, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Ariola Belgium NV/SA (do not use this as an imprint!)260.739
1.16San Francisco2:55Scott McKenzieKeep On RunningVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS Schallplatten GmbH4676802
1.4San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:56Scott McKenzieMega Hits: Die größten Hits aller ZeitenVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)9548-30094-2
1.2San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:59Scott McKenzieThe Spirit of the 60s: 1967Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 531/07
1.6San Francisco (Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieThe Summer of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINMC 10
1.6San Francisco (Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieThe Summer of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINTV 10
1.6San Francisco (Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieThe Summer of LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Dino EntertainmentDINCD 10
1.13San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzie30 Years of Number 1’s, Volume 5: 1965–1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Connoisseur CollectionTYNO CD 104
2.7San Francisco2:54Scott McKenzieGeneration WoodstockVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)14587-2
1.13San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzieHitcontainer Number OneVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)469497 2
1.11San Francisco3:01Scott McKenzieOne Hit WondersVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Gallo Record CompanyCDNICS 50005
3.10San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:57Scott McKenzieSchmusesongs, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)982665 2
1.15San Francisco2:56Scott McKenziestereoplay, CD 58: Yesterday’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
stereoplayCD 27100586 A
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:01Scott McKenzieSummer of Love, Volume 1: Tune In: Good Times & Love VibrationsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-01
Rhino (reissue label)
4.11San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:01Scott McKenzie40 Years of Top Ten HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s DigestRDCD401, RDCD402, RDCD403, RDCD404, RDCD405, RDCD406
1.2San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieAu cœur des slows - Variété internationaleVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Club Dial9002542
1.3San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieCalifornia Dreamin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)18952
2.13San Francisco2:59Scott McKenzieDefinite 60’s, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BR Music (NL-based reissue label)BOX 1006-2
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieGolden Sixties!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)LSP 982863 2
1.6San Francisco3:01Scott McKenzieLe Disque du routard - U.S.AVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 472891 2
2.1San Francisco3:00Scott McKenzieLe disque du routard - U.S.A.Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 472892 2
1.7San Francisco3:00Scott McKenzieLonely Without You: 32 Historical Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Paradiso (Belgian label)PA 2505-6
1.9San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieLove + Peace - Best of Flower PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Bell Records (Bell Musik GmbH, Germany)BLR 89 203
1.7San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieMore Than a Feeling - Aus der aktuellen Jeans-WerbungVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)07-472966-10
1.1San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieMy Generation: Die großen Oldies der 60’er und 70’er JahreVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
PolyGram, Polystar (Germany)2CD 515347-2
1.15San Francisco2:59Scott McKenzieNr 1 Hits Uit de Top 40: 1965-1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch joint venture from 1990–1997)472 631-2
1.14San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieSomething in the AirVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)SETV CD2
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:01Scott McKenzieThe Greatest Hits 1967-1991Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsLSP 982760 2
3.10San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:57Scott McKenzieSchmusesongs, Volume 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1993-09-15
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)
2.1San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieBest of the WorldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1993
Das Beste aus Reader’s DigestHIT 21725572
2.10San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieLet’s Have a Party: Thommy’s Oldie NightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past), Bertelsmann Club79 971 8
2.10San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieLet’s Have a Party: Thommy’s Oldie NightVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 15684 2
2.1San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieOh Happy Day!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321143792/1, 74321143792/2
1.5San Francisco3:00Scott McKenzieRock Line CollectorVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)VER 474 065 2
1.2San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSongs of Peacemakers, Protestors and PotheadsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.10San Francisco3:00Scott McKenzieSummer MoodsVarious ArtistsAlbum
Fastforward Music, Avon CosmeticsFFCD 810
1.2San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieThe Emotion Collection: BreathlessVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time‐Life Books B.V.TL 571/19
1.3San Francisco3:00Scott McKenzieThe Rock Collection: Rock SummerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life MusicTL 527/30
1.1San Francisco2:58Scott McKenzieThe Sound of CaliforniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (compilations – attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 2 047
1.1San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieThe Sound of CaliforniaVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Universe (compilations – attention, some releases may be bootlegs)UN 2 047
1.11San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieThe Sound of FashionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment GmbHMCD 31235
1.11San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieThe Sound of Fashion, Volume 1 & 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment GmbH35534 7
2.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-06-27
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 66329
2.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • US1994-06-28
Epic SoundtraxE2K 66329
2.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • CA1994-06-28
Epic SoundtraxE2K 66329
2.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
  • XE1994-08-17
Epic Soundtrax476941 2
1.17San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzie1967 - Die Stars - Die Hits - Die FactsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Polydor (British label, see annotation)35 912 5
1.1San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieBeat-Club: Das Original, Volume 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)74321 20389 2
1.2San Francisco3:02Scott McKenzieBest of Levi’s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Music Hungary9548 33145 2
1.12San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieChangin’ TimesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Razor & Tie, Sony Music Special ProductsA2-25055
1.11San Francisco3:01Scott McKenzieChildren of the RevolutionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
TelediscTELCD 51
1.5San Francisco2:54Scott McKenzieFlower PowerVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
MCA Music Entertainment S.A.MCD 32033
2.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieForrest Gump: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic SoundtraxE2K66329
2.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)3:02Scott McKenzieForrest Gump: The Soundtrack (Columbia House club edition 907097T)Various ArtistsAlbum + Soundtrack
Epic SoundtraxCE2K 66329
1.11San Francisco3:01Scott McKenzieIt Never Rains in Southern CaliforniaVarious ArtistsOther + Compilation
Columbia (owned by Sony Music Entertainment, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)475829-2
1.3San Francisco2:57Scott McKenzieIt's SummertimeVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
SBF Records450254
1.8San Francisco2:56Scott McKenzieKuschelRock 2 (Gold-Edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)465952 9
1.4San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:59Scott McKenzieMedia’s affenstarke Oldtimer 2Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Media Markt (German electronics retailer)100.003
Promotion
1.3San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)3:00Scott McKenzieAlways on your sideVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CBS/Sony (imprint used in Japan, South Korea and Southeast Asia 1968–1991; also used in Spain until 1997)TDCD 1001
1.4San Francisco… (Forrest Gump)3:01Scott McKenzieClassic Movie MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Empire (British movie magazine), Epic SoundtraxEMPIRE 001
(unknown)
1.1San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)2:58Scott McKenzieSan FranciscoScott McKenzieSingle
  • -1991
Epic (US label founded by CBS in 1953, now owned by Sony)656809 3

Relationships

producer:Lou Adler
John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas)
vocals:Scott McKenzie (in 1967-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1967)
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1967)
has remixes:San Francisco 2K20 by Mr. Da-Nos
San Francisco 2K20 (extended mix) by Mr. Da-Nos
additionally sampled by:Michael Goes to San Francisco by Jay-R (mash-up artist)
sampled by:Sound of San Francisco by Global Deejays
recording of:San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair) (in 1967-05)

San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)

publisher:John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas)
lyricist and composer:John Phillips (The Mamas & The Papas)
publisher:Copyright Control (not for release label use! this is only for copyrights and publishing relationships)
Honest John Music
MCA Music Ltd.
Universal Music Corp. (USA, affiliated with ASCAP)
Universal‐MCA Music Publishing (US)
Wingate Music Corp.
referred to in medleys:More Stars (12″ mix) (12″ mix, duration: ~11:56 on vinyl, ~11:38 on cd)
Jammin’ the Sixties Medley: Let’s Go to San Francisco / Monday Monday / Flowers in the Rain / If You’re Going to San Francisco (order: 4)
later parody versions:Ylihärmä
later translated versions:Nergenshuizen
San Francisco
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