San Francisco (Jill Sobule song)

"San Francisco" is a song from the 2009 studio album California Years by Jill Sobule.

The song tells the story of an encounter between the narrator and a female masseuse. When the narrator says she is from San Francisco, the masseuse says she'd like to go to the city and "meet some people there."

In addition to the phrase "meet some people there," the lyrics also contain the phrase "flowers in my hair"^[1] in homage to the 1967 Scott McKensie record San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair).

The video of the song was directed by actress-comedian Margaret Cho. In addition to Cho, several figures from San Francisco's literary and alt-sex demimonde appear in the video, including writers Stephen Elliott, Violet Blue, and drag queen Monistat.^[2] The video features scenes from around the city, including the Gay Pride flag that flies at Harvey Milk Plaza and the Armory building.

References

↑ "'San Francisco' lyrics". jillsobule.com. June 11, 2014. Retrieved December 27, 2014.
↑ "Jill Sobule's "San Francisco" Video Directed by Margaret Cho". Retrieved December 27, 2014.

Jill Sobule

Studio albums	Things Here Are Different Jill Sobule Happy Town Pink Pearl The Folk Years 2003–2003 Underdog Victorious California Years

EPs	Jill's Holiday Songs 2000 Be Mine... Please It's the Thought That Counts It's the Thought That Counts (Re-issue) The Pinko Record Junior Executive EP

Live albums	Live at Joe's Pub 2008 A Day at the Pass (with John Doe)

Compilations and soundtracks	I Never Learned to Swim: Jill Sobule 1990–2000 Jill Sobule Sings Prozak and the Platypus

DVD	Live in Pittsburgh (at Club Cafe)

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