Evil Ways (1969 studio recording)

~ Recording by Santana

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack ArtistRelease TitleRelease ArtistRelease Group TypeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.2Evil Ways3:59SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CS 9781
1.2Evil Ways3:59SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)S 63815
1.9Evil Ways3:56SantanaStarsound CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Memory (a division of CBS Schallplatten GmbH)296 950-270
4.7Evil Ways3:55SantanaKeep On Rockin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Silver Eagle Records, Inc, Warner Special ProductsOP-4503
4.7Evil Ways3:55SantanaKeep On Rockin’Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special ProductsCP-4503
2.9Evil Ways3:55SantanaViva Santana!SantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 44344
2.9Evil Ways3:55SantanaViva Santana!SantanaAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)01-462500-10, 01-462500-10/30, CBS 462500 2
3.4Evil Ways3:55SantanaViva Santana!SantanaAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)462500 1
1.2Evil Ways3:59SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
  • US1989-06-02
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 9781
1.3Evil Ways3:55SantanaRock Classics of the '60'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 45018
1.6Evil Ways3:54SantanaHits of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • GB1990-10-22
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 466275 2
1.10Evil Ways3:53SantanaClassic Rock: Rock Renaissance IIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music, Warner Special Products2CLR-21, OPCD-2588
1.6Evil Ways3:54SantanaThe Hits of Santana (Memory Pop Shop series)SantanaAlbum + Compilation
CBS (CBS Records’ international imprint from 1962–1990; renamed since 1991 as Columbia)466275 2
1.3Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe BestSantanaAlbum + Compilation
K‐tel (International budget record label)SA-8172
1.8Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
1.8Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Marketing (from ca. 1990s–2003, renamed Sony Music Special Markets ca. 2003)COL 468268 2
1.8Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
1.4Evil Ways3:57SantanaBlack Magic WomanSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-05-04
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)471194 2
1.17Evil Ways3:57SantanaGolden Sixties!Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)LSP 982863 2
1.8Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)468267 2
1.13Evil Ways3:52SantanaThe Very Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)
1.13Evil Ways3:52SantanaThe Very Best of Santana (Benelux Edition)SantanaAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 7890.62
1.7Evil Ways3:53SantanaTour of Duty 5: The Strongest Popclassics From the 60's and 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Magnum (Dutch Joint Venture from 1990-1997)515 760-2
1.5Evil Ways3:53SantanaThe Greatest Hits Of The 60's Vol. 3Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.), Platinum Disc Corporation (La Crosse, WI)S21-56982
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaDefinitive CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1994-04-25
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472641 2
1.2Evil Ways3:59SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
  • US1994-06-28
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 64212
1.8Evil Ways3:55SantanaGuitar Rock: 1968–1969Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Warner Special Products, Time–Life MusicOPCD-2734, R968-07
1.1Evil Ways3:59SantanaDance of the Rainbow SerpentSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-08-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C3K 64605
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaDefinitive CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)472641 2
1.10Evil Ways3:52SantanaHits of the 60’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1995
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)01-480448-10, COL 480448 2
2.9Evil Ways3:57SantanaRock of the SeventiesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Products, Warner Special Products, CEMA Special Markets (a division of Capitol‐EMI Music, Inc.)A 25244, OPCD-1719, S21-19046
2.9Evil Ways3:57SantanaRock of the Seventies, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
GSC Music, Warner Special ProductsOPCD-1719
1.14Evil Ways3:55Santana70's Party Rock (1970-1979)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special ProductsA 28597
1.15Evil Ways3:58SantanaAniversarioSantanaAlbum + Compilation
1.10Evil Ways3:52SantanaFievra Latina Vol. 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Versailles (French label)
1.2Evil Ways3:53SantanaJingo: Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Zounds Gold (24 carat gold CDs)CD 27220024 D
1.10Evil Ways3:53SantanaRock of AgesVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1997
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)
1.1Evil Ways3:57SantanaThe Many Sides of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
GSC Music, Sony Music Special Products15356, A3 28567
1.2Evil Ways4:01SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
  • US1998-03-31
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)65489
1.2Evil Ways3:55SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-03-31
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 65561
1.2Evil Ways4:01SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
  • DE1998-04-06
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)02-489542-10
1.2Evil Ways4:01SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)489542 2
1.6Evil Ways3:57SantanaBetween Good and EvilSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-05-26
Sony Music Special ProductsA 28126
1.5Evil Ways3:54SantanaSimply the BestSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • DE1998-09-07
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)07-491990-10
1.5Evil Ways3:55SantanaSounds of the Seventies: Classic 70sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1998-11-17
Time–Life MusicM18134
1.8Evil Wars3:55Santana12 Grandes Exitos en Version OriginalSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Star Records (Spanish classical)CD P0003
1.2Evil Ways4:01SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 65489
1.2Evil Ways3:55SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment), BMG Direct Marketing, Inc. (BMG company that owned their direct marketing company/club editions)CK 65561, D124458
1.2Evil Ways3:55SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • -1998
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CK 65561
1.10Evil Ways3:59SantanaThe Ultimate 70's Collection: Top of the 70's CD1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Rajon Music GroupSANCD0011
1.2Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Ultimate CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music TV31-491347-10, SONYTV47CD
1.2Evil Ways3:55SantanaLatin GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1999-11-02
Beast Records54892
2.7Evil Ways3:56Santana100 Rock HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Evil Ways3:55SantanaSoul SacrificeSantanaAlbum + Compilation
ZoundsCD 2720002
2.3Evil Ways3:57SantanaTime 100: The Music of Our Lives 1960-1980Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
wea (has logo with just “wea” on it)WTVD 37258
1.2Evil Ways3:51SantanaBlack Magic Woman: The Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2000-04-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4946782
1.2Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Ultimate CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)491347 2
1.2Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Ultimate CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Sony Music TV4913472000, SONYTV47CD
1.2Evil Ways3:55SantanaThe Ultimate CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CDCOL 6353
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaThe Ultimate CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media17-488544-10
1.2Evil Ways3:56SantanaThe Ultimate CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 491347 2
1.2Evil Ways3:56Carlos Santana70's Pop HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2001-08-21
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)A3K 53393
2.1Evil Ways3:53SantanaOldies Forever YoungVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Catalog (a division of Sony Music Entertainment (Germany) GmbH, as well as its imprint)SMC 504681-2
3.3Evil Ways3:55SantanaThe Ultimate Jukebox Hits of the 60sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-02-12
Collectables (US reissue label)COL-CD-0123
2.10Evil Ways3:57Carlos SantanaAlternative 60s: From Woodstock to VietnamVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2002-07-01
Sony Music (global brand, excluding JP, owned by Sony Music Entertainment)STVCD144
1.2Evil Ways3:57SantanaThe Essential SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • US2002-09-10
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)C2K 86698
1.1Evil Ways3:57SantanaBiggest Hits of the 70'sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Evil Ways3:56SantanaSunriseSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)509437 2
1.2Evil Ways3:57SantanaThe Essential SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)TV2K 86698
1.2Evil Ways3:57SantanaThe Essential SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)5094442000
1.2Evil Ways3:57SantanaThe Essential SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)509444 2
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaDefinitive Collection (Remastered)SantanaAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Media, Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)4726415000, COL 472641 5
2.8Evil Ways3:58SantanaRelaxin’ With SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaAn Introduction to Santana: 15 Classics SongsSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2004-05-17
1.2Evil Ways4:00SantanaSantana (Legacy edition)SantanaAlbum
  • US2004-10-19
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)C2K 90272, LEGC 90272
1.2Evil Ways4:00SantanaSantana (Legacy edition)SantanaAlbum
  • DE2004-11-08
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)COL 512912 2
1.66Evil Ways3:56Santana100 Hits American WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RMG RecordsRMG 1350 MP3
1.72Evil Ways3:56Santana100 Hits Pretty WomanVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
RMG Records
1.12Evil Ways4:01SantanaLegends: Ultimate Rock Collection: For Your LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time–Life Music19596-2, A71818
1.2Evil Ways4:01SantanaThe Collection (Santana / Abraxas / Santana III)SantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • -2004
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)517861 2
2.9Evil Ways3:55SantanaLegends IIIVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU2005-03-18
EMI Music Australia (not for release label use!)7243 860420 2 6
1.5Evil Ways3:53SantanaI miti musica: SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • IT2005-04-20
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)82876681222
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaClassic Rock GoldVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-04-26
Hip‐O RecordsB000437102
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaClassic Rock Gold (BMG club edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2005-04-26
Hip‐O Records, UMe (imprint of Universal Music Enterprises), BMG Direct (BMG’s direct marketing company/club editions)B0004371-02, D 261551
1.18Evil Ways3:53SantanaBar Guru Bar: The MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)519906 2
1.4Evil Ways3:58SantanaCasey Kasem Presents America’s Top Ten 1970s: Rock’s Greatest HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Top Sail ProductionsTSP-71902
1.1Evil Ways3:56SantanaGreatest HitsSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)CK 33050
4.1Evil Ways3:58SantanaLove Is the Song We Sing: San Francisco Nuggets 1965-1970Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-09-18
Rhino (reissue label)R2 165564
1.7Evil Ways3:56SantanaUltimate SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • US2007-10-16
Arista88697 06293 2
1.7Evil Ways3:56SantanaUltimate SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • XW2007-10-16
Arista
1.9Evil Ways3:56SantanaUltimate SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • XE2007-10-19
Arista88697 15502 2
1.9Evil Ways3:56SantanaUltimate SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
  • GB2007-10-22
Arista88697 15502 2
Promotion
1.2Evil Ways3:57SantanaZounds Das Musikmagazin (Limited Edition (Mini-CD))Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Phono Music Zounds (German Label releasing digitally remastered "Best Of CDs" within the ZOUNDS Best Of Series.)COLLSP 982646 3
1.2Evil Ways3:58SantanaSampler from the SerpentSantanaEP + Compilation
Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX), Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)CSK 7217
Bootleg
1.1Evil Ways3:57Carlos SantanaShades of TimeCarlos Santana
  • -1990
DuchesseCD 352105, CD352105
1.2Evil Ways4:00SantanaAbsolute CollectionSantanaAlbum + Compilation
[no label] (Special purpose label – white labels, self-published releases and other “no label” releases)
1.18Evil Ways3:52SantanaSupernatural (+5 bonus tracks)SantanaAlbum
AristaLC 03484
(unknown)
1.12Evil Ways3:56SantanaSantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Enda EditorialeEE 10295
1.15Evil Ways3:58SantanaAniversarioSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Sony Music Special Marketing (from ca. 1990s–2003, renamed Sony Music Special Markets ca. 2003), Columbia (Sony Music, worldwide except JP; formerly owned by CBS between 1938–1990 within US/CA/MX)42-487830-10, COL 487830 2
1.3Evil Ways3:55SantanaThe Best of SantanaSantanaAlbum + Compilation
Columbia (fake Columbia label, for bootlegs only)

Relationships

engineer:Bob Breault
Eric Prestidge
producer:Brent Dangerfield
Santana (US Latin, blues, & rock band)
bass guitar:David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (on 1969-05-12)
congas and percussion:Michael Carabello (on 1969-05-12)
congas, percussion and timbales:José “Chepito” Áreas (on 1969-05-12)
drums (drum set):Michael Shrieve (on 1969-05-12)
guitar:Carlos Santana (on 1969-05-12)
organ and piano:Gregg Rolie (on 1969-05-12)
vocals:Gregg Rolie (on 1969-05-12)
Carlos Santana (on 1969-05-12)
arranger:Alberto Gianquinto
phonographic copyright (℗) by:CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1969)
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1969)
Sony Music Entertainment Inc. (company owned by Sony Corporation of America from 1991–2004, operated worldwide except in JP; normally not a release label) (in 1969)
recorded at:Pacific Recording Studio in San Mateo, California, United States (on 1969-05-12)
mixed at:Pacific Recording Studio in San Mateo, California, United States
recording of:Evil Ways (on 1969-05-12: cover)

Evil Ways

lyricist and composer:Clarence “Sonny” Henry (US jazz guitarist aka Sonny Henry)
publisher:EMI United Partnership Ltd.
Gibson Music
Richcar Music
Sah Music
Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.