The Ultimate Collection
Santana · 1997
156 min · 39 tracks · Latin rock
A vibrant fusion of rock and Latin rhythms, showcasing Santana's signature guitar work and infectious grooves.
Why this album works
'The Ultimate Collection' is significant for its comprehensive overview of Santana's work, featuring classic hits that helped define the Latin rock genre. The album is recognized for its critical acclaim and chart performance, further solidifying Santana's standing in the music industry as it showcases tracks that have influenced countless artists across genres.
- Best for
- infectious grooves for dancing dynamic journey with peaks for festive gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'The Ultimate Collection' was released in 1997, Santana had already established himself as a prominent figure in Latin rock since his breakthrough at Woodstock in 1969. This collection came after a period of revitalization, marked by the commercial success of 'Supernatural' in 1999. The album serves as a retrospective of his influential career, encapsulating key tracks from various phases.
- 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.
Disc 1
- 1 Jin‐Go‐Lo‐Ba 4:14
- 2 Evil Ways 3:55
- 3 Soul Sacrifice Standout 3:13
- 4 Black Magic Woman / Gypsy Queen Standout 5:19
- 5 Oye como va Standout 4:17
- 6 Se a cabo 2:50
- 7 Samba pa ti 4:45
- 8 Everybody’s Everything 3:30
- 9 No One to Depend On 5:32
- 10 Guajira 5:43
- 11 Para los rumberos 2:46
- 12 La fuente del ritmo 4:32
- 13 Song of the Wind 6:04
- 14 Love Devotion & Surrender 3:37
- 15 Mirage 4:42
- 16 Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile) 5:05
- 17 Dance Sister Dance (Baila mi hermana) 3:11
- 18 Carnaval 2:15
- 19 Let the Children Play 3:29
Disc 2
- 1 Revelations 3:18
- 2 She’s Not There 3:19
- 3 I’ll Be Waiting 3:10
- 4 Flor d’luna (Moonflower) 3:51
- 5 One Chain (Don’t Make No Prison) 3:30
- 6 Well All Right 4:09
- 7 Aqua Marine 3:58
- 8 All I Ever Wanted 3:35
- 9 You Know That I Love You 3:56
- 10 Winning 3:27
- 11 The Sensitive Kind 3:28
- 12 I Love You Much Too Much 4:43
- 13 Hold On 4:35
- 14 Nowhere to Run 2:52
- 15 Say It Again 3:28
- 16 How Long 3:56
- 17 Veracruz 3:46
- 18 Gypsy Woman 4:22
- 19 Havana Moon 4:10
- 20 Blues for Salvador 5:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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