Santana's Greatest Hits
Santana · 1974
34 min · 10 tracks · Latin rock
A vibrant fusion of rock, blues, and Latin rhythms ignites with passionate guitar work and infectious grooves.
Why this album works
The album reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200 chart, reflecting its commercial success and the growing popularity of Santana's unique sound. Notably, 'Black Magic Woman' became a defining track of the genre and has been covered by numerous artists, influencing the Latin rock movement significantly.
- Best for
- short, engaging listening sessions infectious groove for movement dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on July 1, 1974, this compilation album captures Santana's explosive rise after their groundbreaking debut in 1969. Following the commercial success of albums like 'Abraxas', this collection solidified their status as pioneers of Latin rock, showcasing their most iconic tracks to a wider audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Madonna· Christina Aguilera· Prince· No Doubt· Harry Nilsson· Frank Zappa· Sparks· Cher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Evil Ways Standout 3:02
- 2 Jingo 2:52
- 3 Hope You’re Feeling Better 4:13
- 4 Samba pa ti 4:42
- 5 Persuasion 2:36
- 6 Black Magic Woman Standout 3:18
- 7 Oye como va Standout 4:18
- 8 Everything’s Coming Our Way 3:18
- 9 Se a cabo 2:51
- 10 Everybody’s Everything 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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