Scott McKenzie

Scott McKenzie (b. January 10, 1939, Jacksonville, Florida, is a singer best known for his 1967 hit of "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)".

McKenzie was born Philip Blondheim on January

Scott McKenzie (b. January 10, 1939, Jacksonville, Florida, is a singer best known for his 1967 hit of "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)".

McKenzie was born Philip Blondheim on January 10, 1939, in Jacksonville, Florida. He grew up in Virginia and became friends with the son of one of his mother' friends, John Phillips. In the late 1950's, he formed a doo wop band, The Locals with Phillips. They also performed together in groups under other names, including the Journeymen in 1964. They, during that time, discussed forming a group called The Mamas & the Papas. McKenzie wanted to perform on his own, so Phillips formed the group and eventually moved to California. McKenzie followed him there from New York City a short time later and signed with Lou Adler's Ode label, one that was styled on the growing hippie movement in California and which featured a daffodil as its logo. Phillips wrote and produced "San Francisco" for McKenzie and it was released in 1967. Phillips played guitar on the recording and Cass Elliot played bells. It became a top five smash in the United States and a number one hit overseas.