44 Years ago today in 1970 – Santana\\\’s \\\”Black Magic Woman\\\” was released.In 2003 this album was ranked number 205 on Rolling Stone magazine\\\’s list of the 500 greatest albums.The album was a perfect blend of Rock and Latin Rhythms ranging from the Jazzy \\\”Incident a Neshabur\\\” to the highly energetic \\\” Se Acabo\\\” to the Magical \\\” Black Magic Woman\\\” The Famous cover is a piece called Annunciation by Mati Klarwein To this day it is one of the few albums I can enjoy from beginning to end. The Romantic and mesmerizing instrumental \\\” Samba Pa Ti\\\” became a signature song for many of Miami\\\’s Bands back in the early 70s. \\\” There is no doubt that this album influenced and inspired a generation of Latin immigrants in the early 70s.
Band Members on the Album
Carlos Santana – lead guitar, backing vocals, producer
Gregg Rolie – keyboards, lead vocals
David Brown – bass
Michael Shrieve – drums
José \\\”Chepito\\\” Areas – percussion, conga, timbales
Mike Carabello – percussion, conga