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When they performed at woodstock 1969, they were a relatively unknown band at the start of their set. By the time their set was over they were a legend. Every member of the band looks like they were doing their own thing but they melded into a harmonious hole. They were one of the best bands at woodstock.
Amen brother! The full version of "Soul Sacrifice" at Woodstock was the real deal just kickin' ass from start to finish. Saw him a couple of years ago and he was still rockin' strong. Peace.
I've just got to get this off my chest. I've been a musician for 40 years, and I have played with black, white, Latino, Asian, every race, color, and creed, never heard a racist word, just respect and love. This racism huckstering has got to stop. All these race baiters and political hucksters just want to divide us. As I'm writing this, tears are rolling down my face. Don't believe the hype, good people, people are people, all God's people. Love, harmony, and Peace! God's love. ✌🤟👋🤙Santana ❤💛💚💙
You really need to listen to Soul Sacrifice from this same concert at Tanglewood. Mike Shreve, the drummer, once said his drum solo at Tanglewood for Soul Sacrifice was better than his solo at Woodstock. And that performance was legendary. The energy from this whole concert at Tanglewood is incredible.
High energy Latino vibe with mucho percussion and Santana's singing guitar. Grew up on Santana. In college in Florida the Cuban guys I was working with on a project asked if I ever listened to Santana and I said "Who"? Been a devoted fan ever since......oh, and avocados. I had never had an avocado. Yes, I have been a fan ever since. Great music. Great food. Viva Mexico. (you can learn a lot in college if you keep your eyes and ears open)
This performance is the definition of the expression “it’s in their blood”. The music connects with Carlos and the band on such a visceral level that it’s almost an out of body experience for them and for us, the audience. For me, that has been what has always been what has made them special over the years.
Hey Polo, Just a few interesting facts about two of the band members from Santana. Gregg Rollie is one of original members of Santana. He was their original lead singer and original keyboardist. Carlos hired guitarist Neal Schon when he was only 16. Since he was constantly skipping school to go to jam sessions, he parents actually allowed him to quit school so he could join the band. That’s how phenomenal Neal was and still is. Both Gregg and Neal left Santana in 1971. With the help and guidance from Herbie Herbert, they formed the iconic band Journey. Gregg continued to sing lead as well as write and play multiple key boards. In 1978, Steve Perry was hired as the lead singer. Steve’s voice and Gregg’s voice together was amazing. Neal is still the lead guitarist for Journey. I personally enjoy the music that was produced while Gregg was still with the band and most certainly when Steve Perry was with the band. His vocal range was stunning! Even now at 74, Steve still sounds amazing.
I just saw Santana last year and was blown away. I have always liked their music and his philosophy on life. He is amazing. I read that Carlos found the drummer on the streets begging a few years and helped him re-turn his life around. Carlos' wife now plays the drums in the band and she is also amazing .
The homeless guy was Marcus Malone, the first percussionist (congas mostly) from the Santana Blues Band who was with them for the first 3 years before they became famous. He went to prison a few months before Woodstock, and was replaced by Chepito Areas. Carlos got him off the streets in 2013, and got him playing music again shortly after. Sadly he was badly injured in 2016, and passed in 2021. Malone co-wrote Soul Sacrifice (the conga part that was the basis for the song).
Carlos had an interview on Sixty Minutes years ago. He spoke frankly about how he was sexually abused by a man when he was young. After many years, he saw a therapist and was able to talk about it. It affected his whole life. When I heard this I thought to myself that the incredible display of emotion that he brings to his music comes from his soul. It’s pain as well as joy. What an artist!
Awesome! Please do the studio full length version of "AllI Ever Wanted" and or his studio version cover of "She's Not There" both are absolute fire!!!!!!
Polo, as a youngster in the 1960s we would go to Cedar point Ohio just about every summer. I also had the opportunity to see Carlos Santana at Woodstock in 1969. You should check out the live performance of Woodstock and the song soul sacrifice. I hope you enjoy it if you ever get there to watch it.
Story goes: The Conga player, from Africa found Carlos when he was playing on the street with his guitar case on the sidewalks of San Francisco for small change, & jammed with him. The first song he taught Carlos was this song, "Jingo", the driving sensual drum rhythm that was played for African newlyweds right after their ceremony & on their way to the Groom's hut. The ongoing throbbing rhythm & party outside also muffled or covered up any groans, moans, or screams emanating from the couples hut. Another story: Bill Graham, the owner of the Fillmore West, first met Carlos when he caught him in the act of climbing thru the 2nd story alley window of his very own office. Turns out Carlos could not afford to pay to get in so He used his inner-city climbing skills to get up to the open window he spotted from below or so said the rumors I heard at the time. I saw Santana there at the Fillmore, 1970, high on weed & LSD. I spent the whole concert standing (Just one big/gigantic floor) in front of amplifier stacks 10 to 12 feet tall on either side of the stage, which were fed by having the smaller (still 6 to 8 foot stacks of amps for each musician) miked & fed to the Large stacks- INCREDIBLE SOUND probably illegal now. I was one of those who yelled between each song (the only time voices from the crowd could be heard) "TURN IT UP" What an incredible night (what I remember). But I went Deaf for about 3 days I could not hear anything. I had to use sign language & paper notes to communicate. I did this many times ( I got 2 free complimentary tickets at least 2 out of 4 weeks & saw many legends in their PRIME: Jefferson Airplane, Loggins & Messina, Grateful Dead, Procal Harum, Quiclsilver Messenger Service, It's A Beautiful Day, & more) What time, what a place (late 60's early 70's Bay Area) So lucky to have been there. I also used headphones turned up all the way for decades, I'm now 76, still like it loud, & nothings wrong with my hearing, my mind that's another thing. Don't try this at home-Leave it to a BOOMER!
I love your comment: "When these guys were kids, they were out beating on buckets with sticks. They were born to play the drums." No doubt about that. I'm 71 and my very first cassette for my new cassette player in my old '61 Ford Falcon was Santana's first album. I wore the damn thing out. And would you believe that my parents bought it for me for Christmas? I hadn't even heard of Santana until I got that tape. Thanks to my Mom & Dad in heaven. I think of you whenever I hear this wonderful music. Love you. 🥰
Fortunate enough to see them 3 times. First time was as a lead act for the Grateful Dead. When this unknown band Santana started playing, everybody looked at each other and said, "Who the fuuccckkk are these guys!!!"
I'm 78 and was a Rock Music driver!!! Through my '63 Impala SS, '66 Chevelle, '68 Camaro SS/RS 396/375 and finally my '69 427 Vette ) it was Stones, Santana, J Geils, etc., blood pumping music driving. while the speeding tickets (all freeway) accumulated. Then it was marriage, kids, a family sedan and talk radio. A real dork. But the Rock guy is still lurkjng!!!
I was 9 years old when this record was released, and Jose Chepiro Areas, the little guy on timbales who gave that band their sound ... became one of my percussion idols, I'm also a drummer since birth, and as fate would have it, I met Chepito in the early 90's, we became friends, and I was honored that my childhood idol asked me to play with him at a couple of parties he was throwing. As much as it was a dream come true to play with this master, I really wanted more than anything to just watch his amazing style and energy, so I'd let a friend of his take my drums for a song, so that I could just sit, watch and absorb ... he';s still got it! After their third album, Santana started adding more players, and or changing a few ... so I stopped listening to Santana after that because this band right here was magic! No other line up could compare to this one. This band right here was so good together, and so tight because they had the know how to just "listen" to what everyone else was doing, and that is what makes magic in any band.
I used to have the live double CD ‘Lotus’ by Santana and the whole thing vibed like this, from start to finish it was a musical trip. I used to immerse myself in it, headphones on, lights off, just magical stuff.
We of the Woodstock era, did know our music, didn't we? That is when it was REALLY music. Gotta love Santa. Stay strong Polo. You have a GREAT site, as I have said before.
Hi, if you love this one? Check out the LONG version of Soul Sacrifice - Santana at WOODSTOCK. A 20 year old drummer, Michael Shrieve's solo will blow your mind. Carlos was on Fire!!! Gregg Rollie on that Organ❤ I hope you enjoy.
Ive know about this oerformance for about 😊a decade, and the organ player is the highlight for me. How many bands have an organ player? Homeboy tore that performance up.
this looks like the original lineup from the 60s - yes!! let's face it - one of the most exciting live performances of its time! - we partied to this music!
We saw a video a couple of years ago when Carlos caught up with one of his percussionists in LA. It was a touching piece, knowing that the guy had done something like a decade in jail for distribution. He invited Carlos into his home where they jammed a bit and caught up on old times.
@@gistechrep3816 Marcus Malone was jailed for manslaughter for killing a man with a knife. He had been living on the streets for decades when a reporter found him and got in touch with Santana's people.
way late here. this is my fave percussion section. Note Carlos generally plays behind the percussion. how many band leader / stars does that ? tangle wood Boston concert ? also Utube from tanglewood , best tambourine player ever - , and the guitar may be derivative or whatever but I love the lead . (doesn't matter but I think a 'George Harrison' model guitar. ). - tune ' White Bird' from Beautiful day.
One of the best things about the '70s - it was never about glitz or glamour or ego or the almighty dollar, but only about the music. Keep up the good work & follow your heart. Peace.
I am surprised no one remarked about the origin of the tune "Jingo"- Jin-Go-Lo-Ba (Jin-Go-Low-Bah)". ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-3kTU73-9v8s.html From Drums of Passion by Babatunde Olatunji. ℗ Originally released 1960 SONY BMG MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT
Bands like Santana and War and Sly Stone did so much to bring people together and expose folks to music and sounds they hadn’t heard before. This is forced booty shaking right here; it ought to be illegal to compel people to twerk their hips just from listening.
Yes it was a masterclass in rhythm back in 1970 - checkout this guy for 2020s version of a masterclass. El Estepario Siberiano - absolutely mental drummer. He could probably play all that on his own. One-handed!
Top 40 songs at Lighting Direct. The same 25 songs, 20 times each per week. And yes, I now hate that music more than I did previously. Just a shame I know too many people who play it.
With Santana it is all about the rhythm.Great band of my youth.Driving and cruising back in those days in my old 65 American Rambler listening to these tunes on a hot summer night with the top down.Meeting pretty girls down at the river by a huge bonfire just dancing the night away.Great memories!
I can't figure it out. What song is at the end of the intro, at 1:17? I love Santana and I'm glad you never got sick of Maria Maria! Another one by him that would be a great listen is Soul Sacrifice from his perfromance at Woodstock. Keep up the amazing work 😁
You say “worst dressed”? It’s true, but it was a reaction to the conformist 50’s. I’m dressed pretty well these days but I still won’t wear anything with a brand on it. Love Santana. Never stopped listening to him.
Just got to say the clothing style back then was not acceptable to most people but not as insanely outrageous as the modern tattooed multicolored hair, and more metal in their face and body in the form of piercings that they set off metal detectors and don't even leave home 😂😅
Such a great time to be alive. We had all of these fantastic musicians exploring all genres and fusing them into something new. And that guy on the organ is none other than Gregg Rolie, who would go on to be one of the founding members of Journey.
Your remark about "worst dressed" era having the best music was spot on. Back then it was all about the music. They didn't need backup singers and dancers to hide mediocre talent.
Everyone raves about Page, EVH and Hendrix, as they should but Carlos Santana should be included in that conversation. He and his band are/ we're nothing short of AMAZING! Carlos has always been an underrated genius.
