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- Coming up and interview with a musical genius, one of the word’s greatest living guitarists Carlos Santana. This interview blew my mind. He’s such a guru.
I still reflect on it all the time. He is so timeless, he had his biggest hit ever Smooth AFTER he got inducted into the rock and roll hall of fame… It was actually the 2nd biggest hit in billboard chart history and the only song to be in the top year end charts for 2 straight years… No one’s ever done that. He also tells the story of the 70s classic rock standard Black Magic Woman whom he covered after Peter Green did if with Fleetwood Mac, but Santana now own the song with his signature version. It’s an interview that will have you watching again and again..
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It’s time for another edition of our show revelations where featured artists share rare stories behind their greatest songs and albums. Insight you won’t find anywhere else. … Today we have very spiritual sit-down with a musical genius the guitar guru, Carlos Santana. Carlson tells us the stories of his biggest hits including the 70s classic black magic woman which was writing by Peter Green for Fleetwood Mac but Carlos got a hold of hit with Greg Rolie on vocals and made it all his own. When it became one of they biggest rock songs ever as he’ll share Carlos started to send money to the late blues legend Otis Rush because he felt that Green and the song had been seriously influenced by his own song All you love even thought he wasn’t obligated to, He also shares the story behind his massive comeback that spawned his first hit in years. It actually became one of the biggest songs of the last 25 years and he did it after he’d been inducted into the rock hall of fame. LEt’s get into this amazing interview
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Poll: What is your pick for the greatest guitar solo in rock history?
Frampton - Do You Feel Like We Do - live. There are so many different, great aspects to the solo and it is done live.
Ask me in an hour and I will probably give you a different guitarist/solo. Jeff Beck - "It's Gets Us All in the End". Clapton- White Room. Gilmour - Comfortably Numb. EVH - Eruption. So many great options.
My personal favourite is the live version of I’m So Afraid from FleetwoodMac Live.
But studio, I would go with Trashmsn Jimi Hendrix
Beck's Bolero - Jeff Beck. RIP
When I hear that guitar I know who’s playing. But not anyone else.
Hotel California - Don Felder
Aqualung - Martin Barre
Carlos found out a session musician he worked with was homeless in San Francisco & got him into rehab & had him perform several times with him & his band in 2002. A kind man indeed.
Right? He's amazing.
Sweet man
Why am I not surprised? Because it's Carlos Santana that's who he is and what he does.
The man was in the first incarnation of Santana, not a session musician
Carlos has a tremendously huge Heart! He is an amazing musician no doubt, but he plays through his heart which touches and connects to everyone. You can't not love Carlos Santana, it's just impossible. He is a fabulous Human Being demonstrating Love, Compassion and Integrity. Great Interview- thank you so much Professor, a grand slam interview!
20:31 I think Santana just invented a new D&D character alignment: "Divine Treacherous"
(I imagine it like a spin on Chaotic Good but more fast & loose 'Jesus Take the Wheel' type decision making)
Well Adam, you climbed Mount Everest with this one !!!! In 1970, when I was 11, my older brother brought home an 8 track tape of Santana’s first lp. He let me in his room in our house in Miami, turned on his black light and popped in the tape. I was blown away by the first few notes of the first song of the very first album. I wasn’t even aware of the Woodstock performance at that point. It was a life changing experience for me. Santana became my favorite artist and when the 80’s and 90’s rolled around I felt like I was the only one on earth still listening, still buying his records. I had mixed feelings about Supernatural because I felt like the general public was only discovering my secret, what I had known for thirty years!!!! Viva Divadip…Viva Santana!!!!
Keep on playing Santana! The wonderful stuff.
You just put into words exactly how I felt about another artist who had arguably the biggest comeback (or second if you count Santana or even Aerosmith) in pop music history, Tina Turner, when she passed away. I had been studying, watching, reading everything there is to know about her and when she passed it was like my little secret (albeit she had a huge core following, there were a ton of respecting but indifferent peripheral fans) who were leaving their baseless opinions and far-sighted observations to the masses which hurt. It’s like yelling at the tv except instead of one show it’s millions from the major networks to new media to co-workers. Anywho, I’m so glad Santana inspired you and I hope to meet him one day - I’m 1-2 degrees of separation from him. I love his cover of The Zombies’ She’s Not There.
My favorite Santana song has always been "Winning". It is just so positive and uplifting without putting anyone or anything else down. It was a much appreciated boost during those tumultuous early teen years.
Very cool. It's a good song that I haven't heard for a while. I'll go back and listen. Thanks for the reminder.
Great lyrics
I agree - best Santana song ever!
Winning is a great tune! Brings back marvelous memories of summer 🌞
And! A waaayyyyyy better delivery than the Sheen version 😉🤭
✌💙
Agreed. The Russ Ballard original is pretty good, but the Santana version is amazing.
"Only those who can see the invisible can do the impossible." Calos Santana is not just a musician; he is an enlightened soul.
After all of these decades of wondering what type of man he is, I finally get it. He is a man of faith and morals, plus amazing talent and well spoken.
Farewell, Jeff Beck. You will be missed as a builder and true icon of the modern guitar movement. Carlos is a masterclass musician and a great person who is full of humanity. This comes out in his music. I can't get enough of his scorching smooth Latin rythyms and riffs along with his unique interpretation of the Rock, Blues and Jazz genres . His acid-fueled performance of "Soul Sacrifice" is one of my favorite live performances of all time. "Hold On" is one of my favorite songs by him. This song was written by Ian Thomas who is the brother of comedian Dave Thomas of SCTV fame. Ian has written written many hits for others and himself.
Love Soul Sacrifice!
Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock is definitely one of the greatest live performances ever
Ian Thomas? The same Ian Thomas who plays Dougie Franklin, the American monster truck driver and fan, on The Red Green Show?
He's hilarious.
I had no idea he wrote songs and performed music.
That's amazing.
Thank you for sharing that.
Be Excellent and Party on. 🤘🎸😎
@@f4lloutgaymer Yes! Check out his music and some of the groups and musicians that recorded his songs.
@@Bacchus69 Cool! I will, thank you. 🤘
The man is both timeless and ageless - Amazing. Love the way he bumped you on your knowledge 💫Great interview - Thanx Prof👍👍👍
Glad you enjoyed it!
I remember fondly when my eldest son at around 18 asked me if I had heard of Carlos Santana. I got out my old box of cassettes and handed him 2 albums. I was a cool dad
Nice! 🎼
Carlos Santana is a legend. Wow! This is definitely the best interview on your channel so far, Professor!
Wow, thanks!
I just love how diverse Santana is. Every album is a different adventure.
I agree. He's amazing.
We just don’t get that much variety these days.
A fan for over 50 years. Hearing Singing Winds and Crying Beasts for the first time changed my life. Thank you, Mr Santana.
"Smooth" is one of my all-time favorite songs -- and to this day it still bugs the crap out of me that nearly every radio station crops the bridge, chopping in half one of the most elegant guitar solos of all time.
I totally agree! Leave it alone.
Also I remember it really got on my nerves when the DJ would talk through the intro and yell every single thing about what is coming next afterwards. Right until they start singing.
Carlos Santana is truly THE Spiritual Leader of rock and roll.
No question
One of the greatest men ever to pick up a guitar.
Carlos Santana the best all round guitarist that I've heard. Can turn his hand to all sorts of music. Can be heavy, fast, slow, melodic. All in good measure. And to have done it for so long. There's no one like him.
I don't subscribe to his religious views but I love his spirituality and good heart.
Carlos Santana is such a class act and you can't help but be drawn to his energy.
Love Santana. He is responsible for Journey...... Neal Schon and Gregg Rollie. He has had many different hits with many different singers. A true legend.
Thanks for this interview, Professor. Carlos is a true genius.
Thanks Roger!
Hugely influential.
You're first comment is false. Gregg Rolie started Santana, then Journey. Not Carlos Santana.
🎵 Thank God some legends are still with us 🎸🎶
No kidding.
R.I.P. Jeff Beck ❤
@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 i didn't know 😢🖤
@@jimmyramone7396 The news broke last night. Sad.
Carlos Santana is an extraordinary musician-Hope to see him before he decides to retire.
I was in Tower Records, S.F. one n ght in 1969 when this pounding Afro-Latin-Cuban Rock came over the speakers. The room froze and we all just stood there looking up at those cheap little speakers.
"Santana; it'll be released at midnight," the guy next to me said.
Coincidentally I had been to a Santana concert earlier that year. Carlos played standing behind the stacks of speakers. We thought "Santana" was the conga player out front sporting the giant Afro and pink shirt with big collars...
I remember the first time that I heard Smooth on the radio. As soon as I heard it, I had no doubt that the guitarist was Carlos Santana.
The perfect comeback.
I really love your interview with Carlos. He comes across as a down to earth guy. "Smooth" definitely lives up to its name! 😍
Couldn't agree more!
That’s his personality.
Santana played one night in Anchorage Alaska around 1975 and that was the first and last concert I ever went to “HIGH”!!! Brownies and wine pouches. About the only song I remember that night was I Ain’t Got Nobody To Depend On. Later that night we went to a local McDonalds and he came in and started teasing the kid behind the counter asking him if they sold Tocos!! The kid had no idea who he was and I almost fell on the floor laughing.
Wish I had seen the whole concert…..
Santana is an amazing musician. I didn't know spiritually he is just as brilliant. To record a song like "Smooth" in one take is only possible if your head is in the right place. I strive to achieve that spiritual place one day. He walks far ahead of me, but I'll be there in my own time.
It's a beautiful interview.
It was a smash hit. When you have been a legendary musician for 50+ years and manage to score a goal big time with a popular 90s rock frontman, then that is perfection in my book.
Supernatural was a cosmic ray that shot down to earth from infinity, what an iconic album and unforgettable sounds. Thank you Mexico for giving us Carlos Santana.
A true legend.
The first time I heard "Smooth," I was almost home on a Friday after taking my neighbor job hunting. I said "That's definitely Santana" and my neighbor said the singer sounds like Rob Thomas from Matchbox 20. We were both right! I remember how huge it was. 12 weeks at #1, then the follow-up, "Maria Maria," went to #1 for 10 weeks.
Can’t mistake the sound for anything but.
He really killed it on that record.
Yep.
There will never be a classic team up like that again.
Carlos is a treasure. We just lost Beck. Appreciate and love the guitar gods we have left.
I'm so old I remember "black magic woman" as a Peter Green song. I 1st saw Santana live in the early 70's and it blew my mind. I must like my mind blown because I've seen him live probably 30 times since then. His music has always had a spiritual uplifting for me.
Carlos had just released his debut album at the same time he played Woodstock, most people didn't know who Santana was , they found out quick then and now , Carlos is a guitar legend, we just lost a guitar legend yesterday, Jeff beck , rip
That Woodstock performance was a game changer.
My high school band in the '70s was called Persuasion after the Santana song. We did versions of Evil Ways, Oye Como Va and Samba Pa Ti. We were in Montreal but still were very much influenced by the Santana band. Carlos is one of the greats and I love his spirituality.
Sampa Pa Ti!!!!! Great song!
That’s awesome! I hope you put on sprawling concerts.
Rip Jeff Beck
So very sad.
Indeed. ❤😢
1970 I am 17 and buy the Santana Abraxas album and laid down on my parent's couch, turned the lights down low, closed my eyes, and played the whole album. A moment in time I will never forget! My favorite song is "Samba Pa Ti". Finally saw him in concert on my 50th birthday 2003! Thanks for the interview!
I'm 53, when I was 16 (in 1985) I was blessed to hear Carlos Santana give a lecture, no guitar involved. He has not changed. His message to a auditorium full of budding musicians had little to do with playing music and almost everything to do with how to live and be a good person. It was very impactful.
The little he did talk about playing centered mostly about feeling and getting rid of all of your pedals... Non of that seems to have changed, probably because it's all still true.
Carlos is always worth listening to, whether he's playing or speaking. I can honestly say that his music has saved my life. And I personally think that the albums he made in the 80s and 90s were some of his best:
"Blues for Salvador"
"Milagro"
"Spirits Dancing in the Flesh"
"Havana Moon"
"Sacred Fire"
VIVA SANTANA!
First Santana interview I've ever seen. Man, this dude is down to earth and real
Carlos Santana is timeless, unique, and AMAZING. He gave so many musicians their start...he's incredible.
Carlos Santana was, in hindsight, probably the greatest inspiration and influence to my guitar journey. Many others come to mind, but Santana's spiritually energized mastery of melody took me beyond ... transcending music's energy, frequency, and vibration to the deepest recesses of my heart and soul. Absolute Magic!! (R.I.P. Jeff Beck)
One of the true guitar heroes.
I recently acquired a recording of Carlos playing in my current home town 1972. I was thinking " Where did he play around here?" Turns out it was in a ice skating rink (Now an asian super market) That I've been walking by for the past five years. Who knew? I've seen Carlos live quite a bit. Never failed me. What a soul.
Listening to Santana is like breathing fresh air on a sandy beach. It's the only thing that gives me the same feeling as his music.
Love Santana. One of the great guitarist/musicians of the rock era. When it comes to contributions to rock by Hispanics/Latinos, first came Richie Valens in the 50's and then came Carlos Santana in the 60's. He recorded many rock classics and is still going strong today.
I agree. He's had such an amazing career.
He is such a diamond.
Carlos was talking about people and togetherness and love and compassion 50 years ago. Can't lose with a winning message.
My 3 favorite songs by Santana are 1) Oye Como Va, 2) Black Magic Woman and 3) Smooth. Those are the 3 songs that define who Santana is to me.
Played Woodstock and relevant today. Amazing.
Saw him in a bar in the basement of a shopping center. We stuffed toilet paper in our ears, and I didn't get back all of my hearing till 2 days later. That was the early 80's, I was in college, and life was lived in the moment. Oh what incredible moments they were.
Carlos Santa is those kind of people who make us feel even more proud to be Hispanic .. thank you for the inspiration brother ❤️
It’s so inspirational to hear Carlos’s spiritual process in his musical career & in his daily life.
I saw Carlos in Mexico. I had not too much understanding what was being said, but when he leaned back, looked up, and closed hos eyes, uou knew his solo was being sent by angels
Right about the time I hit high school Carlos Santana started making himself known. I realized this was THE MUSIC. So my whole adult life has been intertwined with this mans music. Other bands and styles have gotten my attention for a while, But Carlos Santana has always been there for me. God bless.
love Carlos ..seen him numerous times since the 80's and his shows are spiritually the best !!! he has one powerful soul !!!! rock on Carlos and Professor !..Peace!
Saw Santana summer 1990 at Great Woods in Mansfield, MA, and itwas one of the most memorable concerts ever. For almost 3 hours the music never stopped, even if only one instrument continued as a solo while others took a break. I will never forget that show.
In the late 1960s, my sisters and I were in San Francisco and wanted to go to a concert. We went to to see Procol Harum. Santana, who at the time was unknown outside the Bay Area, was also playing that night. I remember saying as we left, “I really like that other band; they’re great!” Within the year their first song hit the radio, and I’ve never changed my mind.
Caravanserai was/is such a vibe.
Just sublime perfection
As someone trying to grow each day in their faith as a Christian, I was pleasantly surprised when Santana began to speak his truth. It was energizing.
This song was so big at the turn of the 21st century. For some reason. I remember being on a business trip in Las Vegas. And it was playing everywhere. My company was known for the hard partying ways of its sales people. As we did our bar and club crawl. Smooth was being played everywhere. When I hear smooth. It is like I am back in Vegas in late 1999. Thank you Carlos.
I had the great fortune to see Carlos at Sandstone amphitheater near Kansas City in the 90s. The great Jeff Beck, God rest his soul, opened for him. I was on the 7th row, and the one thing I remember most about that gig was seeing Carlos stage right, out of the view of most, sitting on some speaker cases, just taking in the majority of Jeff Becks set. He seemed to be having a religious experience. It was the most amazing concert.
Wow, I had never realized what a spiritual man Carlos Santana has been all his life. Keep sharing the " Light" with all that will listen. Amen
I first heard Santana in the summer of 72". I was living in hawaii. It was my sophomore year. He was playing with Buddy Mìlès in the Diamond Head Crater festival . Good times!
I’m a die hard Led Zeppelin fan… BUT the first time I became aware that a guitar could speak in a language all its own was “Abraxas” I still have that original vinyl, and it is on my turntable from being played last night.
Amazing record.
"Only those who can see the invisible can do the impossible." Musical artist/genius w soul & wisdom. Singing Smooth at a party tomorrow night. One of your best interviews & that's saying something.
Santana has always been a favorite of mine. Great interview with a great man. Thanks Prof!!!
I will never forget seeing Santana at a small club in Northern California back in the 80's. It was a surprise for him to be there at all. He played Soul Sacrifice, and it was mind-blowing. Such an amazing artist!🤯
Had the privilege of seeing this man just before the pandemic he played my favourite Everything's Coming Our Way . At that moment and every time I hear that song 🎵 all is right in the world.
My favorite Santana albums, Abraxas, and all of them!
Carlos is the man, Black Magic Woman really takes me back, love it as well as Smooth , Santana can do no wrong where music is concerned.
Thanks Laurie!
Nothing but the truth.
Carlos Santana is a true music legend. My favorite song of his is Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile). Just an amazing instrumental to groove to.
Love that one!
My memory of 'Smooth' comes from the summer of 2000. I was staying in Rouen in a sweltering August in a hotel by the river with cargo ships sailing by and mosquitoes everywhere. All afternon they were setting up in a city square for what was clearly going to be a big show. There was a huge stage down one side and the place was gradually packed. A really good band came on and I particularly remember one number which tore the place apart and had everyone jumping with excitement. It was 'Smooth' of course, and seeing the electric effect on everyone you knew this was a one in a million song.
Smooth gave us those sultry, swaggy guitar licks that had been sorely missing from the airwaves for years... Good show as the rock guitar legends deserved some light following the sudden passing of Jeff Beck...
It was so shocking to see that. R.I.P.
I agree.
Abraxis, enjoyable good hearted … The heart an soul of a man singing through his guitar, his music. That’s Carlos
He’s carried that all throughout his career.
His interview shows how well his life and music are one and the same. Enjoyable good hearted not tangled ego and schemes…
His hard journey in life shaped, but did not break, him.
When a man I worked with asked who I thought was the greatest guitarists, there are many and we just lost one in Jeff Beck, I said if I had to chose it’s Carlos Santana.
That was outstanding!!! Woodstock happened just before I turned five and
I can remember Santana on the radio and how happy everyone was. That summer, we actually picked up a few people hitchhiking to Woodstock and my mom picked them up and dropped at the bus station so they could catch the bus going upstate. Santana has played in my music for 53 years now. It is music that immediately makes you relax and enjoy!! Supernatural was an album my son came to me about and I was “Yeah, Carlos Santana. He’s the best. My child didn’t believe I already knew Santana. It’s been wonderful watching him grow into music.
The best concert I have ever attended in person was Santana in Brisbane, Australia. So polished and so much energy, I think I am still pumped from that concert years ago. Carlos is also such an amazing person, one of my all time favorite musicians and guitar hero's
Santana is incredible. Love so many of their songs. I'm glad to see Carlos getting his due.
He's an amazing human being.
Getting his due? Man Carlos has always been recognized as one of the best.
He is a rock god. 🎸
once again I'm giving away my age. I go back to the beginning of Santana's careen with his first album, when first released. When he went to Woodstock, the world found out about what folks on the west coast already knew. I don't care what he said, the Latin feel of nearly everything he did, even covers. You hear it in Soul Sacrifice. Black Magic Women and Smooth all have that south of the border flavor. ;-)
I saw Carlos Santana when I was 13 at the fairgrounds in San Jose California, he's why I play guitar. I'm now 53
I’ve had the pleasure of experiencing Santana live in concert at least 25 times over the past 50 years. My wife and I just celebrated 35 years together and one of our first dates was a Santana concert. Great interview Adam.
And THAT my friends is the epitome of class, humility, talent, spirituality, and generosity rolled up into one beautiful PKG.
It doesn't get better than Carlos. It's impossible to know the number 9f legends who have included him in their respective lists of influencers.
AND, and, he still looks like he's 30 but he's 75!! 🤣
Viva Santana!
My first concert was Santana it was free back in '71 in Griffith Park in Los Angeles. I was just a kid but remember it clearly. Carlos is truly a great guitarist.
When I was a senior in high school in the late 80's- I was lucky to tour with Carlos Santana for 3 days. Buddy Miles was his singer at the time it certainly was amazing- Very Nice person for sure - In the mornings we would have Brunch, I looked around the table there was Carlos and his manager, Buddy Miles and his manager, and the actor Roy Scheider he was living at the hotel we stayed at- then me just there going WOW-
That fist bump at the end was AWESOME!
I love that Carlos keeps sending royalties to Otis Rush's estate. Otis is one of my all-time favorites.
Isn't that amazing?
He’s so underrated.
My very first rock concert as an adolescent was Santana (with Peter Frampton as his warm-up!). Wow! I was blown away! I'll never forget it.
Soul Sacrifice full blast in my car is the ultimate fun ride. Carlos first 2 albums were perfect. The rest too. As for his comeback it was well deserved. ❤ The guy has an extensive knowledge of music and is soulful. I just dig him, man.
Smooth was a great comeback for Carlos. When he hit the scene, he introduced a Latin feel to rock that was refreshingly different. A very spiritual guy and it shows in his playing. Like (the late) Jeff Beck, nobody else plays like him-totally unique sound. Samba Pa Ti and Europa are my personal faves from his earlier stuff. Great segment, Adam!
Thanks Robster.
You can totally hear his passion for music in his songs.
Santana has such good vibes, my first listen to Santana was Moonflower, love "Carnaval"+"Let the children play" blew me away as to the possibilities that music has to bring us together.
Great songs.
Carlos is a true guitar legend,, great interview...
Been a fan since the beginning. His guitar playing is in my head all the time. My wedding song in 1988 was the song “The River” from the “Festival” album and I find myself whistling “I Love You Much too Much” all the time without noticing. Desert island disc is without a doubt “Moonflower”; it has it all! But more importantly, his messaging of love, peace, forgiveness and grace is transcendent. Thank you C.S.!
Went to see Santana and Earth wing & fire in Virginia. You can tell that Carlos is still in love with the music. And his wife is a fanatic drummer. I dance all night long to his music. What a night to remember!
Ooh, that sounded like a blast!
I still remember when Santana Abraxas first came out, I was at a friends house and he had the poster that came with the album up on his wall…the entire album blew us away as we listened to it over and over with his parents encouraging him to keep playing it loud😂
I saw Santana with Roy Ayres in 1978 at the Capitol Center, in Maryland. I knew of Santana from the radio, loved “Winning “, but knew nothing of Roy Ayres or Brick, the show opener. It was general admission so we ended up down on the floor , as one does, and the place was just full of people dancing and moving to the music. Not like the dancing and swaying at the many Dead shows I went to, but people truly feeling the music and the beat. It was a beautiful show. Excellent interview. Carlos Santana seems incredibly cool.
Carlos' performance of #Brotherhood at #Woodstock is the most underrated song in his entire repertoire. Professor you should look into that song. Anyways thanks for the amazing vibe and grove you share and review, I am glad to be one of your students, soaking it up!
Santana, 1984. Still one of my favorite, all time concerts. Sadly, have not been to a show since. He never left the stage for over 3 hours, even during solos and instrumentals by the band members, he was there.
Shows what a great performer he is.
Santana is one of my biggest influences as a musician. The percussion and tones are just so unique to them, a hallmark in rock. Cheers for this one, highly looking forward to it.
Hope you enjoy it!
Nobody will ever match them in musical greatness.
I remember seeing my uncle's poster of Santana on his wall when I was little and being so interested in it. Love Black Magic Woman.
Man I love Carlos. I've seen him many times live in relatively small venues like the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. His concerts are a spiritual event. Like he said, it doesn't matter if you are an atheist or whatever, you feel a connection and a joy that is universal when he plays. His band is always packed with culture and musical wealth. Isn't also cool that he hired a 15 year-old Neil Schon?
My niece and I got to attend a free Santana concert in KC many years ago. Was great…happy memories.
He tapped in and that place is fluid. Gotta love it
Saw him in a bar in Santa Cruz California on New years eve .spoke with him for about 5 minutes never forgotten it .
One of the few celebs I've seen in the wild. At an Ozomatli concert in SF at the Fillmore in like 2006 or 7, there he was up in the balcony with his daughter. Concert was legit!
The second album I owned was Abraxas. My dad got it for me at my request, although he was incredibly embarrassed by the cover. My dad also drove me and two of my friends to the Coliseum in Richmond, VA so we could see Santana. That was in the early 70s. Fast forward to "Smooth," a song that I could listen to 10 times a day and not tire of it. What an incredible body of work!
I’m very impressed Carlos makes no bones about the Holy Spirit . What courage knowing everybody gonna dump on him for telling the truth.