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The Beach Boys recorded "California Dreamin '" in 1986 for their greatest hits compilation Made in U.S.A. It was produced by Terry Melcher and featured Roger McGuinn of the Byrds on 12-string guitar. This version of the song was referenced in the lyrics of the Dead Milkmen's 1988 novelty hit "Punk Rock Girl".
In 1951, the State Legislature passed a resolution designating it as California's state song. California Government Code section 421.7 states, "I Love You, California", a song published in 1913 with lyrics by F.B. Silverwood and music by A.F. Frankenstein, is an official state song." [8]
The song was inspired by Laurel Canyon, a neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. [7] In the song, the writer says he used to live in "dark and dirty" New York City, where a broken clock on a church steeple was stuck at 12:30. John and Michelle had a difficult marital relationship then, and he compares this period to being in "the Canyon". [8]
Whether actual flowers are plucked for the occasion or a fabric or crepe paper version is used, the meaning of the red poppy remains clear: It symbolizes the memory of fallen soldiers.
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Like "Carey", "California" takes the form of a travelogue, and uses a stream of consciousness narrative technique. [3] [4] Pitchfork critic Jessica Hopper describes both songs as "how-Joni-got-her-groove-back ditties". [5] The lyrics tell of her time in France, a trip she took to Spain, and an excursion to a Greek island. [3]
At this time of year, it seems that if you’re in a public-facing role where you can’t afford not to wear a poppy – elected representatives, BBC light entertainment – one way to go is all-out.
To smooth things over, Phillips wrote a song, "San Francisco (Be Sure To Wear Flowers In Your Hair)." [7] Phillips reported writing the song in about 20 minutes. [8] The song is credited with bringing thousands of young people to San Francisco during the late 1960s. [citation needed] [9]