The Very Best of Santana

~ Release by Santana (see all versions of this release, 1 available)

Tracklist

| |
▼Medium 1
#TitleRatingLength
1Samba pa ti
engineer:
David Brown (US producer, engineer - Record Plant Studios, Wally Heider Studios) and John Fiore (engineer)
producer:
Fred Catero, Bob Irwin, Santana (US Latin, blues, & rock band) and Carlos Santana
bass guitar:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (on 1970-07-19)
congas and percussion:
Michael Carabello (on 1970-07-19)
congas, percussion and timbales:
José “Chepito” Áreas (on 1970-07-19)
drums (drum set):
Michael Shrieve (on 1970-07-19)
guitar:
Carlos Santana (on 1970-07-19)
keyboard:
Gregg Rolie (on 1970-07-19)
percussion:
Rico Reyes (on 1970-07-19)
tabla:
Steven Saphore (on 1970-07-19)
arranger:
Gregg Rolie and Carlos Santana
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1970), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1970) and 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 1970)
recorded at:
Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1970-07-19)
recording of:
Samba pa ti (on 1970-07-19)
composer:
Carlos Santana
publisher:
BMG Music Publishing Ltd., Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Carlin Music Corporation, Petra Music, Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”) and Universal Music Careers
44:44
2Oye como va
engineer:
David Brown (US producer, engineer - Record Plant Studios, Wally Heider Studios) and John Fiore (engineer)
producer:
Fred Catero and Carlos Santana
bass guitar:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (on 1970-07-08)
congas and percussion:
Michael Carabello (on 1970-07-08)
congas, percussion and timbales:
José “Chepito” Áreas (on 1970-07-08)
drums (drum set):
Michael Shrieve (on 1970-07-08)
guitar:
Carlos Santana (on 1970-07-08)
keyboard and lead vocals:
Gregg Rolie (on 1970-07-08)
percussion:
Rico Reyes (on 1970-07-08)
tabla:
Steven Saphore (on 1970-07-08)
background vocals:
Rico Reyes (on 1970-07-08) and Carlos Santana (on 1970-07-08)
vocals:
Carlos Santana (on 1970-07-08)
arranger:
Santana (US Latin, blues, & rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1970) and 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 1970)
recorded at:
Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1970-07-08)
part of:
The Rolling Stone Magazine’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time: 2021 edition (number: 479)
cover recording of:
Oye como va (on 1970-07-08)
lyricist and composer:
Tito Puente
publisher:
EMI Full Keel Music, Full Keel Music, Planetary Music Publ. Corp., Sony/ATV Music Publishing, LLC (1995–2020), Windswept Pacific Music Ltd., イーエムアイ音楽出版 ソニー事業部 (until 2021-06-30) and ソニー・ミュージックパブリッシング EMI外国事業部 (sub‐publisher for foreign (non‐Japanese) works) (from 2021-07-01 to present)
part of:
Man on Fire
4.44:19
3Let the Children Play
assistant engineer:
Chris Minto (engineer)
engineer:
Fred Catero and David Rubinson
producer:
David Rubinson & Friends, Inc.
recorded at:
Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California, United States
recording of:
Let the Children Play
writer:
Leon Patillo and Carlos Santana
publisher:
Light Music (US publishing label) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
3:30
4I’ll Be Waiting
5:13
5They All Went to Mexico
recording of:
They All Went to Mexico
writer:
Greg Brown (American folk singer)
4:43
6Song of the Wind
6:05
7I Love You Too Much
4:45
8Europa (Earth’s Cry Heaven’s Smile)
assistant engineer:
Susan Foot (recording engineer)
engineer:
Fred Catero and David Rubinson
producer:
David Rubinson and David Rubinson & Friends, Inc.
bass guitar:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (on 1975-12-16)
congas:
Armando Peraza (on 1975-12-16)
drums (drum set):
Leon Ndugu Chancler (on 1975-12-16) and Michael Shrieve (on 1975-12-16)
guitar:
Carlos Santana (on 1975-12-16)
keyboard:
Tom Coster (on 1975-12-16)
percussion:
Jose Chepito Áreas (on 1975-12-16) and Armando Peraza (on 1975-12-16)
piano:
Leon Patillo (on 1975-12-16)
saxophone:
Jules Broussard (on 1975-12-16)
vocals:
Leon Patillo (on 1975-12-16) and Carlos Santana (on 1975-12-16)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1976), Columbia Records (EMI-owned 1931-1990, worldwide except US, CA, MX, ES, & JP; largely defunct since Jan 1973) (in 1976), Sony BMG Music Entertainment (Aug 5, 2004 - Oct 1, 2008) (in 1976) and 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 1976)
recorded at:
Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1975-12-16)
recording of:
Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile) (on 1975-12-16)
composer:
Tom Coster and Carlos Santana
publisher:
Light Music (US publishing label), Rondor Music (London) Ltd. and Wixen Music Publishing, Inc.
4.25:05
9No One to Depend On
5:34
10Jingo
engineer:
Bob Breault and Eric Prestidge
producer:
Brent Dangerfield and Carlos Santana
remixer:
Jim Gaines (in 1988-01)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 (in 1969)
remixed at:
The Plant Studios (1981-2008) in Sausalito, California, United States (in 1988-01)
cover recording of:
Jin‐go‐lo‐ba (Drums of Passion) (Jingo) (in 1969)
lyricist and composer:
Babatunde Olatunji
publisher:
Blackwood Music Inc. (1953-02-07–1987-12-30), EMI Blackwood Music Inc. (1989-07-24–present) and EMI Songs Ltd.
4.54:19
11Evil Ways
engineer:
Bob Breault and Eric Prestidge
producer:
Brent Dangerfield and 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) and 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) and 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
cover recording of:
Evil Ways (on 1969-05-12)
lyricist and composer:
Clarence “Sonny” Henry (US jazz guitarist aka Sonny Henry)
publisher:
EMI United Partnership Ltd., Gibson Music, Richcar Music, Sah Music and Universal‐Songs of PolyGram International, Inc.
4.23:56
12Life Is a Lady
3:47
13Lightnin’
3:49
14Let It Shine
5:41
▼Medium 2
#TitleRatingLength
1Black Magic Woman
recorded in:
San Francisco, California, United States (in 1970-06)
engineer:
David Brown (US producer, engineer - Record Plant Studios, Wally Heider Studios) and John Fiore (engineer)
producer:
Fred Catero and Santana (US Latin, blues, & rock band)
bass guitar:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
congas:
José “Chepito” Áreas (in 1970-06) and Michael Carabello (in 1970-06)
congas and percussion:
Michael Carabello (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
congas, percussion and timbales and timbales:
José “Chepito” Áreas (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
drums (drum set):
Michael Shrieve (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
guitar:
Carlos Santana (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
keyboard and lead vocals:
Gregg Rolie (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
percussion:
Rico Reyes (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
tabla:
Steven Saphore (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
background vocals:
Rico Reyes (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05) and Carlos Santana (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
vocals:
Gregg Rolie (in 1970-06)
arranger:
Santana (US Latin, blues, & rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1970) and 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 1970)
recorded at:
Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California, United States (from 1970-06-04 until 1970-06-05)
cover recording of:
Black Magic Woman
lyricist and composer:
Peter Green (former member of Fleetwood Mac)
publisher:
Bourne Music Ltd. and Murbo Music Publishers, Inc.
cover recording of:
Gypsy Queen
composer:
Gábor Szabó (in 1966)
publisher:
Gabor & Cardigan Music, PAB Music Corp. and Wixen Music Publishing, Inc.
4.155:20
2Flor d’Luna (Moonflower)
4:44
3Stormy
assistant engineer:
Gary Boatner (Engineer)
producer:
Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter (US songwriter & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1978)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1978-07 until 1978-08)
recording of:
Stormy (from 1978-07 until 1978-08)
writer:
Buddy Buie and J. R. Cobb
publisher:
Low-Sal Music, Inc.
4:43
4She’s Not There
cover recording of:
She’s Not There
lyricist and composer:
Rod Argent
publisher:
Al Gallico Music Corp., Bocu Music Ltd., Marquis Music Co., Ltd., Marquis Music Ltd., Marquis Songs USA, Parker Music and シンコーミュージック・パブリッシャーズ
4:04
5Soul Sacrifice
engineer:
Bob Breault and Eric Prestidge
producer:
Brent Dangerfield and Santana (US Latin, blues, & rock band)
bass:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (in 1969-05)
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 (in 1969-05, on 1969-05-12)
guitar:
Carlos Santana (in 1969-05, on 1969-05-12)
organ:
Gregg Rolie (in 1969-05, on 1969-05-12)
percussion:
José “Chepito” Áreas (in 1969-05) and Michael Carabello (in 1969-05)
arranger:
Alberto Gianquinto
recorded at:
Pacific Recording Studio in San Mateo, California, United States (in 1969-05, on 1969-05-12)
mixed at:
Pacific Recording Studio in San Mateo, California, United States
recording of:
Soul Sacrifice (on 1969-05-12)
composer:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February), Marcus Malone (US percussionist, member of Santana), Gregg Rolie and Carlos Santana
publisher:
Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Petra Music and Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)
46:39
6Everybody’s Everything
recording engineer:
Mike Larner (on 1971-06-05)
engineer:
Glen Kolotkin
producer:
Santana (US Latin, blues, & rock band)
bass guitar:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (on 1971-06-05)
congas, flugelhorn, percussion and timbales:
Jose Chepito Áreas (on 1971-06-05)
guitar:
Carlos Santana (on 1971-06-05) and Neal Schon (on 1971-06-05)
instruments and performer:
Tower of Power Horn Section (on 1971-06-05)
membranophone:
Michael Carabello (on 1971-06-05), Coke Escovedo (on 1971-06-05), Jose Chepito Áreas (on 1971-06-05) and Michael Shrieve (on 1971-06-05)
organ and piano:
Gregg Rolie (on 1971-06-05)
percussion [percussion assistance]:
Coke Escovedo (on 1971-06-05)
tambourine:
Michael Carabello (on 1971-06-05)
vibraphone:
Michael Shrieve (on 1971-06-05)
background vocals:
Coke Escovedo (on 1971-06-05) and Linda Tillery (AKA Sweet Linda Divine) (on 1971-06-05)
vocals:
Michael Carabello (on 1971-06-05), Jose Chepito Áreas (on 1971-06-05), Gregg Rolie (on 1971-06-05) and Carlos Santana (on 1971-06-05)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1971)
recorded at:
Columbia Studios in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1971-06-05)
recording of:
Everybody’s Everything (reworded lyric version of The Emperors’ 1966 “Karate”) (on 1971-06-05)
additional lyricist:
Carlos Santana
composer:
Milton Brown (member of 1960s soul group The Emperors, co-songwriter with Tyrone Moss for “Karate”, “L’urlo”) and Tyrone Moss
publisher:
Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc., Dandelion Music Co. and Universal Music (plain logo: “Universal Music”)
is based on:
Karate
3.53:31
7Carnaval
recording of:
Carnaval
writer:
Tom Coster and Carlos Santana
publisher:
Light Music (US publishing label) and Rondor Music (London) Ltd.
2:15
8Say It Again
3:23
9Well Alright
assistant engineer:
Gary Boatner (Engineer)
producer:
Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter (US songwriter & producer)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1978)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1978-07 until 1978-08)
cover recording of:
Well… All Right (from 1978-07 until 1978-08)
writer:
Jerry Allison, Buddy Holly (1950s rock & roll singer-songwriter), Joe B. Mauldin and Norman Petty
publisher:
MPL Communications Inc. (Paul McCartney-related, NYC-based company) and MPL Music Publishing Inc.
34:12
10Hold On
assistant engineer:
Maureen Droney
co-engineer:
Will Herold
engineer and mixer:
Jim Gaines
producer:
John Ryan (producer a/k/a “The Chicago Kid”)
assistant mixer:
Ben King (engineer)
bass guitar:
David Margen
bongos:
Armando Peraza
congas:
Armando Peraza and Raul Rekow
drums (drum set):
Graham Lear
guitar:
Devadip Carlos Santana
guitar [rhythm guitar] and lead vocals:
Alexander J. Ligertwood
keyboard:
Richard Baker (US keyboardist for Santana)
timbales:
Orestes Vilató
background vocals:
Devadip Carlos Santana, Armando Peraza, Raul Rekow and Orestes Vilató
arranger:
John Ryan (producer a/k/a “The Chicago Kid”) and Santana Band (US Latin, blues, & rock band)
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
CBS, Inc. (US broadcasting company; file no releases here!) (in 1982)
produced for:
Chicago Kid Productions
recorded at and mixed at:
The Automatt in San Francisco, California, United States
cover recording of:
Hold On
lyricist and composer:
Ian Thomas (Canadian singer/songwriter)
publisher:
Chelsea Music Publishing Co., Ltd., Ole Mark-Cain Music Publ., Over the Rainbow Music Co. and フジパシフィックミュージック
44:25
11The Sensitive Kind
3:31
12Se a cabo
engineer:
David Brown (US producer, engineer - Record Plant Studios, Wally Heider Studios) and John Fiore (engineer)
producer:
Carlos Santana
bass guitar:
David Brown (US bassist for Santana/Allman Brothers/31st of February) (on 1970-07-12)
congas and percussion:
Michael Carabello (on 1970-07-12)
congas, percussion and timbales:
José “Chepito” Áreas (on 1970-07-12)
drums (drum set):
Michael Shrieve (on 1970-07-12)
guitar:
Carlos Santana (on 1970-07-12)
keyboard and lead vocals:
Gregg Rolie (on 1970-07-12)
percussion:
Rico Reyes (on 1970-07-12)
tabla:
Steven Saphore (on 1970-07-12)
background vocals:
Rico Reyes (on 1970-07-12) and Carlos Santana (on 1970-07-12)
arranger:
José “Chepito” Áreas
phonographic copyright (℗) by:
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 1970)
recorded at:
Wally Heider Studios in San Francisco, California, United States (on 1970-07-12)
recording of:
Se a cabo (on 1970-07-12)
lyricist and composer:
José “Chepito” Áreas
publisher:
Careers‐BMG Music Publishing, Inc. and Petra Music
4.52:51
13Wham!
assistant engineer:
Gary Boatner (Engineer)
producer:
Dennis Lambert and Brian Potter (US songwriter & producer)
recorded at:
Western Recorders (@ 6000 Sunset Blvd., part of United Western Recorders studio complex 1957–1985) in Los Angeles, California, United States (from 1978-07 until 1978-08)
recording of:
Wham! (from 1978-07 until 1978-08)
writer:
D.C. Santana, Pete Escovedo, Graham Lear, Armando Peraza and Raul Rekow
3:26
14Nowhere to Run
4:00