{"product_id":"santana-santana","title":"Santana – Santana","description":"\u003ch4 data-section-id=\"1b4t9yt\" data-start=\"69\" data-end=\"88\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSantana – Santana\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"90\" data-end=\"497\"\u003eReleased in 1971, Santana (also known as Santana III) is the third studio album from the legendary Latin rock pioneers Santana. Recorded during the band's explosive early period, the album captures the group at the height of their creativity, blending fiery Latin rhythms, psychedelic rock, jazz fusion, and blues influences into a distinctive sound that changed the direction of rock music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"499\" data-end=\"958\"\u003eFollowing the worldwide success of \u003cem data-start=\"534\" data-end=\"543\"\u003eAbraxas\u003c\/em\u003e, this album features the classic Santana lineup with the extraordinary guitar work of Carlos Santana, alongside the powerful percussion of José \"Chepito\" Areas, the rhythmic drive of Mike Carabello, and the distinctive keyboards of Gregg Rolie. The record also introduced the young guitarist Neal Schon, whose interplay with Santana created some of the band's most exciting twin-guitar moments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"960\" data-end=\"1500\"\u003eOpening with the explosive instrumental Batuka, the album immediately showcases Santana's trademark combination of driving percussion, hypnotic grooves, and soaring guitar melodies. No One To Depend On became one of the band's most beloved songs, featuring Gregg Rolie's passionate vocals and infectious rhythm. The atmospheric Taboo and the epic instrumental Toussaint L'Overture highlight the band's jazz and Latin influences, while Everybody's Everything delivers a vibrant fusion of rock, funk, and Latin percussion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1502\" data-end=\"1858\"\u003eSide B continues with the energetic Guajira, the jazz-infused Jungle Strut, the uplifting Everything's Coming Our Way, and the celebratory Para Los Rumberos, ending the album with a powerful Latin-inspired finale. Every track demonstrates the chemistry and musicianship that made Santana one of the most innovative bands of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"2151\"\u003eA cornerstone release in Santana's legendary catalogue, Santana III remains an essential album for fans of classic rock, Latin music, and jazz fusion. Featuring some of the band's most inspired performances, this LP is a must-have for collectors and lovers of groundbreaking 1970s music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-section-id=\"1hvk5cb\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2166\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracklist\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2178\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"f65psi\" data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2189\"\u003eBatuka\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"11neiyg\" data-start=\"2190\" data-end=\"2212\"\u003eNo One To Depend On\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1375j9r\" data-start=\"2213\" data-end=\"2221\"\u003eTaboo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"t3hbkg\" data-start=\"2222\" data-end=\"2245\"\u003eToussaint L'Overture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rsn5ly\" data-start=\"2246\" data-end=\"2271\"\u003eEverybody's Everything\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2273\" data-end=\"2283\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1le28hl\" data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2295\"\u003eGuajira\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oufoqa\" data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2311\"\u003eJungle Strut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1vkb32j\" data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2342\"\u003eEverything's Coming Our Way\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"n97mlq\" data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2363\"\u003ePara Los Rumberos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1dciOm8kt10?si=1n3iXuxevJgv9htw\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CBS Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54707197116758,"sku":"S 69015","price":10.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_3db1fdb3-fd6e-4f18-ae26-32778fb4b449.jpg?v=1784637868","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/santana-santana","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}