Scott McKenzie

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