Flowers In My Hair~~40 Years After by beachzz

Photography • Urban/Cityscape • posted on Jul 24, 2008

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San Francisco, one of the most famous corners in the city. I was a young hippie chick when I first saw this place. It still has some of the free, open feel from back then. But then the sun goes down and it takes on a very different aura, one that's not so nice. Most of the people on the street don't have that peace and love. But I still love the head shops, the bead shops, most of the energy~~so what can I say but "far out, this is right on!!!" Artist: Scott McKenzie Song: San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Some Flowers in Your Hair) If you're going to San Francisco Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair If you're going to San Francisco You're gonna meet some gentle people there For those who come to San Francisco Summertime will be a love-in there In the streets of San Francisco Gentle people with flowers in their hair All across the nation such a strange vibration People in motion There's a whole generation with a new explanation People in motion people in motion For those who come to San Francisco Be sure to wear some flowers in your hair If you come to San Francisco Summertime will be a love-in there If you come to San Francisco Summertime will be a love-in there

Comments (17)

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sharky_

12:43AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

The days of our youth was all excitement. Still is... Aloha

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Thelby

12:55AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

Ah, its like Wow man, I can dig it. Very heavy and grooooovy!!!!! Hey, is that Tim Leary over there? Come here man I got a ride I need to take!!!

MrsLubner

1:14AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

We were groovy! LOL I was a flower child rather than a hippie. I had the flowers in my hair and alternated between faux leather mini skirts and peasant blouse, and ankle long granny dresses. Never got to SF until I had been forced to mature in order to take care of my second child but the spirit lives on. :-) Great shot, Marilyn.

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ascript

1:19AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

I loved those days and I love that song ;) Beautiful flower!

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busi2ness

7:33AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

These are reminiscent of days long gone now when "bad" was still "good" and people could still feel safe. Lovely thoughts.

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timtripp

7:38AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

wonderful

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MrsRatbag

7:54AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

Most of the denizens of Haight-Ashbury are the originals, I'm afraid...and time and drugs haven't treated them too well; the smell of urine in the doorways is more apparent than the scent of flowers. But I also remember those days with longing, it seemed so innocent and exciting back then...thanks for the reminder, Marilyn, and nice work!

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photostar

8:24AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

Seeing the capture of the street sign is like seeing a photo of the Golden Gate Bridge. One knows exactly the place, the era and for many, the memories.

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awjay

8:37AM | Thu, 24 July 2008

i remember those days well

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hipps13

2:21PM | Thu, 24 July 2008

a song I love and SF too wonderful work warm hug, Linda

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Janiss

2:55PM | Thu, 24 July 2008

Really gorgeous Marilyn!

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goodoleboy

5:37PM | Thu, 24 July 2008

From the lyrics, I assume you don't Hate Ashbury. Good to see you added some postwork spice to these photos of the infamous street corner and the ever lovely hibiscus. It looks like either a noise, median or grain filter used with the hibuscus. As for the inhabitants, the local government politicians are loons for sure. Among other idiotic things, they have turned San Francisco into a sanctuary city for every kind of ne'er-do-well.

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