SCOTT MCKENZIE - The Smoothies - Softly - Tribute

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El compositor Scott McKenzie...cuyo nombre real era Philip Wallach Blondheim y cuya versión de "San Francisco" se convirtió en himno de los hippies hace casi medio siglo, murió el 18 de agosto de 2012 en Los Ángeles a los 73 años de edad... Pero quizás los que algunos no recuerden sean sus comienzos.... en un principio formó el grupo "The Smoothies " grabaron dos discos sencillos para el sello Decca Records, producido por Milt Gabler (productor de los discos de Bill Halley). En 1961, Phillips y McKenzie conocerían a Dick Weissman y conformaron The Journeymen, y grabarían tres álbumes para Capitol Records ... Antes de separarse en 1964.....De todo el mundo es conocido "San Francisco".....Pero lo que no he logrado encontrar en "You Tube"es este tema...Es una autentica joya de grabación... Para los amantes de las viejas canciones de los 60's..... ¡¡Descanse en paz ..Este gran hombre que fué todo un icono para muchas generaciones!!!
The composer Scott McKenzie ... whose real name was Philip Wallach Blondheim and whose version of "San Francisco" became the anthem of hippies almost half a century, died on August 18, 2012 in Los Angeles at age 73 ... But perhaps some do not remember are the beginning .... Initially formed the group "The Smoothies" and recorded two albums singles for Decca Records, produced by Milt Gabler (producer Bill Halley discs). In 1961, Phillips and McKenzie would know Dick Weissman and formed The Journeymen, and they recorded three albums for Capitol Records ... Before separating in 1964 ..... From worldwide known "San Francisco" ..... But what I have not managed to find in "you Tube" is the subject ... it is a jewel of recording ... For lovers of the old songs of the 60's .....Rest in peace .. This great man who was an icon for generations!

[MontseAntares]

Miles de gracias Gimiro... me siento muy felíz de que te guste... A disfrutarlo.. Un beso!!!

[felixbautista]

This is a very beautiful song typical of the mellow 60's... I don't think I ever heard it before... thank you for introducing me to it.

[MontseAntares]

This is being a terrible year for deaths of great composers, conductors and musicians ....Rest in peace all ...! In our memory ... they stay forever ....!

[MontseAntares]

Million thanks for your kind words ... I am very happy that you liked the video .... Many thanks for your subscription .... I will look to my attention your channel ... A big hug for you!

Fantástica!! canción MontseAntares, me ha gustado mucho..., una pena que solo se le conozca por "San Francisco", su más rotundo éxito ... Besos !!

[Sedonalegendhelenfrye]

Thank you for adding this! I absolutely love Scott!

[butterflyingrid]

Mr.Montse Antares, thank you very much for your amazing video with the nostalgic images and the wonderful song.
Splendid memories - even to dream of earlier times.
Thanks also for the accompanying detailed description.
"Life is a teacher the more we live the more we learn"
I wish you a magical week, filled with joy and ♣ happiness. ƸӜƷ Ingrid ~ also ✿ user/IngridHexerl

[MontseAntares]

My dear Felix ... I always call you Felix ... here and on Facebook .... To me you are Felix ... I'll tell you a secret ... I do not know all the music of the 60's ... is impossible To know all the music it would take 100 lives or more ... But the wonderful thing about the Internet is ... Every day you discover something new ... A big hug!

[BBINGHAM]

This song was composed by future Papa John Phillips and the Smoothies included his friend Scott McKenzie (formerly known as Phil Blondheim) which got the group onto Dick Clark's American Bandstand. This is a very nice tune which should have been a major hit because it has a classic sound characteristic of the time SMOOTHIES - SOFTLY / JOANIE - DECCA 9-31105 - 1960

[outoftheboxful]

How about posting the B side, "Joanie" ?