San Francisco

San Francisco by Scott McKenzie was a UK number 1 hit on Wednesday, August 9, 1967 spending 4 week(s) at the top of the UK charts. Scott McKenzie wore flowers in his hair when he recorded this song. This was one of the big Hippie hits during the Summer Of Love in 1967. Many peace activists and folkies wore flowers in their hair. This plays in the 1994 movie Forrest Gump as Jenny (Robin Wright) moves to San Francisco.

San Francisco FAQs

Who sang San Francisco?

San Francisco was performed by Scott McKenzie

What year did San Francisco get to the UK number 1 spot?

San Francisco first became a UK number 1 on Wednesday, August 9, 1967

How long was San Francisco at number 1 in the UK?

San Francisco spent 4 week(s) at number 1 in the UK.