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Santana is the third studio album by Santana
. The band's second self-titled album, it is often referred to as III to distinguish it from the band's 1969 debut album. The album was also known as Man with an Outstretched Hand. It was the third and last album by the Woodstock
-era lineup, and it was also considered by many to be the band's peak commercially and musically, as subsequent releases aimed towards more experimental jazz
and Latin music. The album featured two singles, "Everybody's Everything" (solo by Neal Schon
), which hit #12 in October 1971, and "No One To Depend On
" (again with solo by Schon), a staple in FM radio. This is the first album to feature 17-year-old Schon on guitar
. In 1972, he and Gregg Rolie
left the band to form Journey
.
The original album was recorded at Columbia Studios, San Francisco.
Santana III was also the last Santana album to hit #1 on the charts until Supernatural in 1999. According to Guinness Book of World Records 2005, this is the longest delay between #1 albums ever occurring. The original album was re-released in 1998 with live versions of "Batuka", "Jungle Strut" and a previously unreleased song, "Gumbo", recorded at Fillmore West
in 1971 which features lead guitar solos by both Santana and Schon.
As was done with the band's debut album, released two years earlier, in 2006 Sony released the "Legacy Edition" of the album, featuring the original album in re-mastered sound, and bonus material:
, July 4, 1971
Bonus Tracks:
, July 4, 1971
Tracks 2-4, 6, 9, 10: previously unissued
Tracks 1, 5, 11: from the 1998 reissue of Santana III (see above)
Tracks 7, 8: previously released on the sampler Fillmore - The Last Days
Santana (band)
Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
. The band's second self-titled album, it is often referred to as III to distinguish it from the band's 1969 debut album. The album was also known as Man with an Outstretched Hand. It was the third and last album by the Woodstock
Woodstock Festival
Woodstock Music & Art Fair was a music festival, billed as "An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music". It was held at Max Yasgur's 600-acre dairy farm in the Catskills near the hamlet of White Lake in the town of Bethel, New York, from August 15 to August 18, 1969...
-era lineup, and it was also considered by many to be the band's peak commercially and musically, as subsequent releases aimed towards more experimental jazz
Jazz
Jazz is a musical style that originated at the beginning of the 20th century in African American communities in the Southern United States. It was born out of a mix of African and European music traditions. From its early development until the present, jazz has incorporated music from 19th and 20th...
and Latin music. The album featured two singles, "Everybody's Everything" (solo by Neal Schon
Neal Schon
Neal George Joseph Schon is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist best known for his work with the band Journey. He is the only member to have recorded on all of Journey's albums...
), which hit #12 in October 1971, and "No One To Depend On
No One to Depend On
"No One to Depend On" is a song by Latin Rock Band Santana, from their 1971 album, Santana III. It is the second track on the first disc of the album and was released as its second single....
" (again with solo by Schon), a staple in FM radio. This is the first album to feature 17-year-old Schon on guitar
Guitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
. In 1972, he and Gregg Rolie
Gregg Rolie
Gregg Alan Rolie is an American keyboardist, organist, and singer, who is one of the founding members of the bands Santana, The Storm, Abraxas Pool and Journey, for whom he was the original lead singer. He currently performs with his Gregg Rolie Band...
left the band to form Journey
Journey (band)
Journey is an American rock band formed in 1973 in San Francisco by former members of Santana. The band has gone through several phases; its strongest commercial success occurred between the 1978 and 1987, after which it temporarily disbanded...
.
The original album was recorded at Columbia Studios, San Francisco.
Santana III was also the last Santana album to hit #1 on the charts until Supernatural in 1999. According to Guinness Book of World Records 2005, this is the longest delay between #1 albums ever occurring. The original album was re-released in 1998 with live versions of "Batuka", "Jungle Strut" and a previously unreleased song, "Gumbo", recorded at Fillmore West
The Fillmore
The Fillmore Auditorium is a historic music venue in San Francisco, California, made famous by Bill Graham. Named for its original location at the intersection of Fillmore Street and Geary Boulevard, it lies on the boundary of the Western Addition and the Pacific Heights neighborhoods.In 1968,...
in 1971 which features lead guitar solos by both Santana and Schon.
As was done with the band's debut album, released two years earlier, in 2006 Sony released the "Legacy Edition" of the album, featuring the original album in re-mastered sound, and bonus material:
- Three other songs recorded in the sessions for the album
- The single version of "No One to Depend OnNo One to Depend On"No One to Depend On" is a song by Latin Rock Band Santana, from their 1971 album, Santana III. It is the second track on the first disc of the album and was released as its second single....
" - The complete 1971 Fillmore West concert (from which the 1998 bonus tracks were taken)
Side One
- "Batuka" (Areas, Brown, Carabello, Rolie, Shrieve) – 3:34
- "No One to Depend OnNo One to Depend On"No One to Depend On" is a song by Latin Rock Band Santana, from their 1971 album, Santana III. It is the second track on the first disc of the album and was released as its second single....
" (Escovedo, Rolie, Carabello) – 5:31 - "Taboo" (Areas, Rolie) – 5:34
- "Toussaint L'Overture" (Areas, Brown, Carabello, Rolie, Santana, Shrieve) – 5:57
Side Two
- "Everybody's Everything" (Brown, Brown, Moss, Carlos Santana) – 3:33
- "Guajira" (Areas, Brown, Reyes) – 5:45
- "Jungle Strut" (AmmonsGene AmmonsEugene "Jug" Ammons also known as "The Boss," was an American jazz tenor saxophonist, and the son of boogie-woogie pianist Albert Ammons.-Biography:...
) – 5:23 - "Everything's Coming Our Way" (Santana) – 3:15
- "Para Los Rumberos" (PuenteTito PuenteTito Puente, , born Ernesto Antonio Puente, was a Latin jazz and Salsa musician. The son of native Puerto Ricans Ernest and Ercilia Puente, of Spanish Harlem in New York City, Puente is often credited as "El Rey de los Timbales" and "The King of Latin Music"...
) – 2:51
Bonus Tracks (1998 Reissue)
All Recorded Live at the Fillmore WestFillmore West
The Fillmore West was an historic music venue in San Francisco, California made famous by concert promoter Bill Graham. Named after Graham's original "Fillmore" location at the intersection of Fillmore Street and Geary Boulevard, it stood at Market Street and South Van Ness Avenue and was formerly...
, July 4, 1971
- "Batuka" – 3:41
- "Jungle Strut" – 5:59
- "Gumbo" – 5:26
Disc One - Original Santana III
- "Batuka" – 3:35
- "No One to Depend OnNo One to Depend On"No One to Depend On" is a song by Latin Rock Band Santana, from their 1971 album, Santana III. It is the second track on the first disc of the album and was released as its second single....
" – 5:31 - "Taboo" – 5:34
- "Toussaint L'Overture" – 5:56
- "Everybody's Everything" – 3:31
- "Guajira" – 5:43
- "Jungle Strut" – 5:20
- "Everything's Coming Our Way" – 3:15
- "Para Los Rumberos" – 2:47
Bonus Tracks:
- "Gumbo" (Previously Unissued Studio Recording) – 4:24
- "Folsom Street - One" (Previously Unissued Studio Recording) – 7:08
- "Banbeye" (Previously Unissued Studio Recording) – 10:21
- "No One To Depend On" (Single Version) – 3:13
Disc Two
Live At The Fillmore WestFillmore West
The Fillmore West was an historic music venue in San Francisco, California made famous by concert promoter Bill Graham. Named after Graham's original "Fillmore" location at the intersection of Fillmore Street and Geary Boulevard, it stood at Market Street and South Van Ness Avenue and was formerly...
, July 4, 1971
- "Batuka" – 3:47
- "No One to Depend OnNo One to Depend On"No One to Depend On" is a song by Latin Rock Band Santana, from their 1971 album, Santana III. It is the second track on the first disc of the album and was released as its second single....
" – 5:29 - "Toussaint L'Overture" – 6:10
- "Taboo" – 5:10
- "Jungle Strut" – 5:49
- "Black Magic WomanBlack Magic Woman"Black Magic Woman" is a song written by Peter Green that first appeared as a Fleetwood Mac single in various countries in 1968, subsequently appearing on the 1969 Fleetwood Mac compilation albums English Rose and The Pious Bird of Good Omen . In 1970, it became a classic hit by Santana, as sung...
/Gypsy Queen" – 6:15 (Green/Szabó) - "Incident At Neshabur" – 5:28
- "In A Silent Way" – 6:55
- "Savor" – 3:35
- "Para Los Rumberos" – 3:41
- "Gumbo" – 5:26
Tracks 2-4, 6, 9, 10: previously unissued
Tracks 1, 5, 11: from the 1998 reissue of Santana III (see above)
Tracks 7, 8: previously released on the sampler Fillmore - The Last Days
Chart positions
| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Billboard 200 | 1 |
Personnel
- Carlos SantanaCarlos SantanaCarlos Augusto Alves Santana is a Mexican rock guitarist. Santana became famous in the late 1960s and early 1970s with his band, Santana, which pioneered rock, salsa and jazz fusion...
– GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
, VocalsSingingSinging is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
, ProducerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Gregg RolieGregg RolieGregg Alan Rolie is an American keyboardist, organist, and singer, who is one of the founding members of the bands Santana, The Storm, Abraxas Pool and Journey, for whom he was the original lead singer. He currently performs with his Gregg Rolie Band...
– KeyboardsKeyboard instrumentA keyboard instrument is a musical instrument which is played using a musical keyboard. The most common of these is the piano. Other widely used keyboard instruments include organs of various types as well as other mechanical, electromechanical and electronic instruments...
, PianoPianoThe piano is a musical instrument played by means of a keyboard. It is one of the most popular instruments in the world. Widely used in classical and jazz music for solo performances, ensemble use, chamber music and accompaniment, the piano is also very popular as an aid to composing and rehearsal...
, Lead vocals - Neal SchonNeal SchonNeal George Joseph Schon is an American rock guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist best known for his work with the band Journey. He is the only member to have recorded on all of Journey's albums...
– Guitar, Producer - David BrownDavid Brown (musician)David Brown was the primary bass guitar player for the band Santana from 1966 until 1971, then again from 1973 until 1976. David grew up in Daly City, California...
– BassBass guitarThe bass guitar is a stringed instrument played primarily with the fingers or thumb , or by using a pick....
, Producer, Engineer - Michael ShrieveMichael ShrieveMichael Shrieve is an American drummer, percussionist, and later, an electronic music composer. He is best known as the drummer in Carlos Santana's eponymous band, playing on their first eight albums from 1969 through 1974...
– DrumsDrum kitA drum kit is a collection of drums, cymbals and often other percussion instruments, such as cowbells, wood blocks, triangles, chimes, or tambourines, arranged for convenient playing by a single person ....
, PercussionPercussion instrumentA percussion instrument is any object which produces a sound when hit with an implement or when it is shaken, rubbed, scraped, or otherwise acted upon in a way that sets the object into vibration...
, Producer - José "Chepito" AreasJosé AreasJosé Chepito Areas is a Nicaraguan percussionist. He was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 1998 as a percussionist for Santana, which he was from 1969-1980. In 1997 he performed on the album Abraxas Pool with other former members of Santana.-References:...
– Percussion, CongaCongaThe conga, or more properly the tumbadora, is a tall, narrow, single-headed Cuban drum with African antecedents. It is thought to be derived from the Makuta drums or similar drums associated with Afro-Cubans of Central African descent. A person who plays conga is called a conguero...
, TimbalesTimbalesTimbales are shallow single-headed drums with metal casing, invented in Cuba. They are shallower in shape than single-headed tom-toms, and usually much higher tuned...
, Drums, Producer - Mike CarabelloMike CarabelloMichael Carabello in San Francisco, California. In 1998, Michael Carabello was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of the latin rock group Santana....
– Percussion, Conga, TambourineTambourineThe tambourine or marine is a musical instrument of the percussion family consisting of a frame, often of wood or plastic, with pairs of small metal jingles, called "zils". Classically the term tambourine denotes an instrument with a drumhead, though some variants may not have a head at all....
, Vocals, Producer
Additional personnel
- Rico Reyes – Percussion, Vocals, Lead vocals on "Guajira"
- Thomas "Coke" EscovedoCoke EscovedoCoke Escovedo was an American percussionist born April 30, 1941 in Los Angeles, California. Coke Escovedo first rose to prominence in 1969 as a member of Santana. Coke would be a featured on Santana's) Santana III album. In early 1972 Coke formed Azteca along with his brother Pete Escovedo...
– Percussion, Vocals - Luis Gasca - TrumpetTrumpetThe trumpet is the musical instrument with the highest register in the brass family. Trumpets are among the oldest musical instruments, dating back to at least 1500 BCE. They are played by blowing air through closed lips, producing a "buzzing" sound which starts a standing wave vibration in the air...
on "Para Los Rumberos" - Mario OchoaMario OchoaMario Ochoa is an Argentine serial rapist. On July 20, 2007 Ochoa was sentenced to a 16-year prison term for 16 counts of sexual abuse against disabled girls. After the sentencing, Ochoa escaped and was a fugitive until August 15, 2007 when he went to the police office and was arrested.- References :...
– Piano solo on "Guajira" - Tower of PowerTower of PowerTower of Power is an American R&B-based horn section and band, originating in Oakland, California, that has been performing for over 43 years. They are best known for their funky soul sound highlighted by a powerful horn section...
– Horn sectionHorn sectionIn music, a horn section can refer to several groups of musicians. It can refer to the musicians in a symphony orchestra who play the horn . In a British-style brass band it refers to the tenor horn players. In popular music, it can also refer to a small group of wind instrumentalists who augment a...
on "Everybody's Everything" - Linda TilleryLinda TilleryLinda Tillery is an American singer and percussionist from San Francisco.-History:Tillery first came to prominence as the lead singer in San Francisco group The Loading Zone in 1968-69...
- Background Vocals - Greg ErricoGreg ErricoGreg Errico, sometimes missspelled as Gregg Errico, is an Italian American musician/record producer, best known for being the drummer for the popular and influential psychedelic soul/funk band, Sly & the Family Stone...
- Tambourine - John Fiore – Engineer