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In reply to the discussion: Carlos Santana posted on FaceBook.. [View all]GreatGazoo
(3,937 posts)63. I saw him play at Radio City on the night that Clive Davis
was there and talked Santana into the album Supernatural and all the duets/partnering on it.
Santana played for 3 hours, blissfully. I have seen him many times but this night was so full of joy. Between two songs he said one of his bits which he refers to as "chewing gum for the soul" :
I hope you all realize how lucky you are to be in this spiritual place called New York City. There has been doubt that people of all nations, races and religions could live together as one but there should be no doubt. It is here. Right here.
They played until midnight and then radio City turned the houselights on. Santana played another song, then they closed the back curtain over his logo. He went to the mic at 12:04 and said plainly "I think they want us to leave."
This is the show (albeit with terrible audio). He introduces Clive Davis to the crowd at 59:10 and we didn't realize at the time how much this show was directed at Davis:
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While Carlos' most eloquent expression comes with a guitar in his hands...
Lizzie Poppet
Jan 2016
#3
If you know anybody in their sixties, remind them that THIS is what it's all about...
world wide wally
Jan 2016
#4
I got to see The Greatful Dead and Santana at Angles Camp one year. nt
AnotherDreamWeaver
Jan 2016
#42
I have been so fortunate to see/hear Santana in concert several times. Carlos rocks!
Dont call me Shirley
Jan 2016
#32
One of the best. I saw him at a street dance with the Youngbloods in 68 in Seattle.
jalan48
Jan 2016
#39