R.I.P. Scott, wear some flowers in your hair...
Monday, August 20 2012 @ 06:22 PM CDT

One of the less-heavy, but ubiquitous anthems of the sixties; Scott passes at age 73...

Re:R.I.P. Scott, wear some flowers in your hair
Monday, August 20 2012 @ 09:08 PM CDT

Re:R.I.P. Scott, wear some flowers in your hair
Monday, August 20 2012 @ 09:24 PM CDT

it was the best of times

Re:R.I.P. Scott, wear some flowers in your hair
Monday, August 20 2012 @ 10:20 PM CDT

Best and worst, or at least some real negative undercurrents (think Altamont). But it was a time of hopeful expectations for love of one's fellow man and a better world. As John said, "All you need is love."

I came to San Francisco in 1971 with visions of sixties' flower-children. Visited Haight-Asbury, a friend lived there. Scott's song was a draw for my future wife to come to CA. Amazing how history unfolds...

Remember to wear flowers in your hair.

Re:R.I.P. Scott, wear some flowers in your hair
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 03:30 PM CDT

He had a great set of pipes and his voice held up very well over the years...

Re:R.I.P. Scott, wear some flowers in your hair
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 08:02 PM CDT

I was born too late

RIP Scott

Re:R.I.P. Scott, wear some flowers in your hair
Tuesday, August 21 2012 @ 09:19 PM CDT

The song was actually written by John Phillips of The Mama's and Papas. Now there was a tragic waste of talent that got flushed down the drain by hard drugs. Great songwriter, vocalist, and arranger. Scott Mackenzie was a friend of his from the early 60's folk days and John generously wrote the song for him to record.