Songs About San Francisco

Discussion in 'Music' started by 420MAN, Apr 22, 2012.

  1. 420MAN

    420MAN Member

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    Back in the 80's I spent an extended holiday in San Francisco. Most of the time was spent in clubs in the Filmore District. I just happened to hear one of the songs that I heard for the first time there. Unfortunately I couldn't find the blues version on You Tube, so you are going to get a Country and Western version. I also have a couple of Blues tunes as well. I hope you enjoy them.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vNg3uYpb7nE"]Sanford Clark - Streets Of San Francisco - YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9HUfge790iM"]Hello San Francisco by Buddy Guy - YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6d2GTYG4lc"]Arthur "Big Boy" Crudup - Mean Ol' Frisco Blues (1942) - YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fyTJQPEEZnQ"]John Lee Hooker - Frisco Blues - YouTube
     
  2. _Dahlia_

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    I thought you wanted suggestions
     
  3. alwayscrackers

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    the song for me is scott mckenzie, a time of beautiful gentle people :2thumbsup:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bch1_Ep5M1s"]San Francisco - Scott McKenzie - YouTube
     
  4. GLENGLEN

    GLENGLEN Banned

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    Thank You alwayscrackers, When I Was Young I Played This Song On Repeat In

    My 8-Track Cartridge Player...:).

    Many, Many, Years Have Passed Since Then, And It Still Moves Me...:).

    Now If You Will All Excuse Me For A Few Minutes, I'm Going To View It Again, And, Again...[​IMG]



    Cheers Glen.
     
  5. alwayscrackers

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    youre very welcome glenglen, i too played it over and over back in the day and think i shall do the same again today.......and tomorrow and the next........
    had forgotten this song until i saw the thread title, brought back beautiful memories, so i shall thank the OP for putting the thread and making some old hippies happy. :2thumbsup:
     
  6. GLENGLEN

    GLENGLEN Banned

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    Try As I May I Can't Get The Bloody Video To Imbed...:(.

    But There Is A Great Up-Beat Version Of San Francisco On Utube Called

    PH Electro San Francisco (Official Video HD).

    I Think It's Worth A View Or Two...:2thumbsup:.



    Cheers Glen.
     
  7. _Dahlia_

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    I was going to suggest that song, too. And this song by Anberlin called Haight St.
     
  8. guerillabedlam

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUf_XGdALL4"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUf_XGdALL4

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP8_Dbvpi-A"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP8_Dbvpi-A
     
  9. WOLF ANGEL

    WOLF ANGEL Senior Member - A Fool on the Hill Lifetime Supporter

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    Well somebody was gonna post it ;)
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b9ZkMUv3_5U"]Tony Bennett - I Left My Heart In San Francisco - YouTube
     
  10. alwayscrackers

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    hope ive got the right one for you. :2thumbsup:


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsRPGImIt6c"]PH Electro - San Francisco (Official Video HD) - YouTube
     
  11. Mr. Frankenstein

    Mr. Frankenstein Malice...in Sunderland

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nw08Ho6_Pds"]san franciscan nights eric burdon & the animals - YouTube
     
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yeqHF91niZc"]Eric Burdon & The Animals - San Franciscan Nights - 1967 45rpm - YouTube
     
  13. alwayscrackers

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    this sure makes me tap my feet, bit of happy fun from peter paul and mary

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_3iAkyPX7vg&feature=related"]Peter, Paul and Mary - San Francisco Bay Blues - YouTube
     
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0Aiqbe9qE"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=om0Aiqbe9qE
     
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBME_J0pf3o"]Jesse Fuller - San Francisco Bay Blues (1968) - YouTube

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr3EVsdY6Yg"]Fever Tree - San Francisco Girls - YouTube
    ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
    I loooove this song
     
  19. _Bob_

    _Bob_ Una Tana Bibi

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6D7ftg8gfo&feature=player_detailpage"]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6D7ftg8gfo&feature=player_detailpage

    I left my heart...in San Francisco....
     
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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZY1XisITmw&feature=related"]Mission In The Rain 3/18/78 - YouTube
     

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