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Track Listings
| 1. Into The Night |
| 2. Smooth |
| 3. Maria Maria |
| 4. This Boy's Fire |
| 5. She's Not There |
| 6. Black Magic Woman |
| 7. The Game Of Love |
| 8. Samba Pa' Ti |
| 9. Evil Ways |
| 10. Put Your Lights On |
| 11. Corazon Espinado |
| 12. Why Don't You & I |
| 13. Just Feel Better |
| 14. Europa (Earth's Cry Heaven's Smile) |
| 15. No One To Depend On |
| 16. Oye Como Va |
| 17. Interplanetary Party |
| 18. The Game Of Love |
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36 of 37 people found the following review helpful
Of the eighteen tracks on this greatest hits compilation, only six date from the band's first three classic albums - Santana, Abraxas and Santana III. So although aged nostalgists can groove to the fluid Latin-tinged workout Oye Como Va or think back to a time when the languorous Samba Pa Ti hadn't become stripper soundtrack, most of the album will appeal more strongly to those who only know Latino guitar god Carlos Santana through his latterday high-profile collaborations.
But what collaborations they were. Purists may call it selling out - but Santana's sweaty-but-elegant Latino-pop made the perfect turn-of-the-century summer soundtrack, with Smooth (featuring Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas) right at the top of the heap. Corazon Espinado (featuring Mexican band Maná) is a rootsier version of the same recipe and also features on 1999 comeback album Supernatural.
There are dodgier moments. Brand-new collaboration Into The Night which opens this album features the sub-grunge croaking of Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and neither version of The Game Of Love (featuring Michelle Branch and Tina Turner respectively) really gets onto the scoreboard. And that ancient clunker Black Magic Woman doesn't get any better with age.
The same can't be said of the sizzling new single This Boy's Fire, featuring J. Lo and Baby Bash - a delicious Arabic-tinged groove with some sexy, snappy vocals. Best of the lot, though, is Santana's 1977 cover of The Zombies' 60s hit She's Not There, which dumps the song's original British art-school hysteria and turns sweaty, fearsome and feral.
But what collaborations they were. Purists may call it selling out - but Santana's sweaty-but-elegant Latino-pop made the perfect turn-of-the-century summer soundtrack, with Smooth (featuring Matchbox Twenty's Rob Thomas) right at the top of the heap. Corazon Espinado (featuring Mexican band Maná) is a rootsier version of the same recipe and also features on 1999 comeback album Supernatural.
There are dodgier moments. Brand-new collaboration Into The Night which opens this album features the sub-grunge croaking of Nickelback's Chad Kroeger and neither version of The Game Of Love (featuring Michelle Branch and Tina Turner respectively) really gets onto the scoreboard. And that ancient clunker Black Magic Woman doesn't get any better with age.
The same can't be said of the sizzling new single This Boy's Fire, featuring J. Lo and Baby Bash - a delicious Arabic-tinged groove with some sexy, snappy vocals. Best of the lot, though, is Santana's 1977 cover of The Zombies' 60s hit She's Not There, which dumps the song's original British art-school hysteria and turns sweaty, fearsome and feral.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Superb! Great collaborations which I think enhance the Santana sound more than him alone! ( Obviously I'm not a purist)
I originally bought the album for the first two hits. I'm not interested in the older songs as have them on other albums. The rest of the album was a very pleasant suprise. All songs of course having the strong Santana signature.
My taste is broad so I get to satisy more than one genre in one album hit.
I defy you not to move a bit to most of these tunes.
From the fab hit 'Smooth' to 'Into the Night' with Chad Kroeger from Nickelback - superb!
I originally bought the album for the first two hits. I'm not interested in the older songs as have them on other albums. The rest of the album was a very pleasant suprise. All songs of course having the strong Santana signature.
My taste is broad so I get to satisy more than one genre in one album hit.
I defy you not to move a bit to most of these tunes.
From the fab hit 'Smooth' to 'Into the Night' with Chad Kroeger from Nickelback - superb!
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a comprehensive album which includes all the old faves plus the hugely successful track, "Smooth". Santana fans will not be disappointed,nothing's missing!
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Great CD
Great collection of Santana's best and terrific price..it is impossible not to be pleased with with..a must have cd for the car!
Published 7 months ago by clariecjt
Excellent, another Santana great.
I have a number of Santana CDs and was not dissapointed with this one either. If you like Santana you will love this.
Published 15 months ago by Bike racing fan
MAGICAL SANTANA
Whether driving or at home listening to your expensive Hi-Fi unit, you will not be reaching for the skip or off switch.
Published 16 months ago by Buffalo General
Brilliant Album
This is the only Santana album I have. Bought it because my Sister in Law said they he was good so I thought I would give it a go. Glad I did. Read more
Published on 20 May 2009 by avidgamer
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