Scott McKenzie

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- San Francisco
- Released 1974

- Voice of Scott McKenzie
- Released 1967

- Stained Glass Reflections: Anthology, 1960-1970
- Released 2001

- Superhits
- Released 2005

biography

McKenzie, born Philip Blondheim, began his career in a very clean-cut folk group called the Journeymen. After recording some solo work, he met up with former Journeyman and then-Mamas & the Papas member John Phillips, who co-wrote "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair)" with him. Its catchy melody and innocent, wide-eyed hippie altruism gave McKenzie a Top Five smash in America and a number one hit overseas. Despite other recordings, he was never able to duplicate this success as a singer. After a layoff, he rejoined Phillips in an '80s Mamas & the Papas reunion, and also co-wrote "Kokomo," which became a number-one smash for the Beach Boys in 1988. ~ Steve Huey, All Music Guide