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Santana and Rob Thomas 'Smooth' (Original Post) Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 OP
One of my top 5 all time fav bands. Thanks for posting! Wwcd Jul 2018 #1
Oh I love that one. Crutchez_CuiBono Jul 2018 #2
Thanks for sharing this. It is a great pick-me-up. alwaysinasnit Jul 2018 #3
Thank you. Santana is an all-time favorite. brush Jul 2018 #4
One of my favorites SouthernIrish Jul 2018 #5
 

Wwcd

(6,288 posts)
1. One of my top 5 all time fav bands. Thanks for posting!
Mon Jul 9, 2018, 12:26 AM
Jul 2018
Smooth is such an outstanding song

My Santana 'most played' song was :

OYE COMO VA

LYRICS
Oye como va
Mi ritmo
Bueno pa' gozar
Mulata…


Lyrics Meaning:
Salsa legend Tito Puente wrote this song and recorded it in the early '50s. While Puente was very popular in the Latin community, Santana's cover became a hit and helped introduce Puente to a wider audience.
On Santana's version of the song, everything, including the guitar wails and keyboards, follow the original music.

The voice in the beginning says "Sabor," which is Spanish for "Flavor."
A "Mulata" is a woman ("Mulato" being a male) of Caucasian European and Negro African descent. The correct translation of the word "oye" is listen. The translation of the lyrics is thus:
"Listen to my rhythm, good for fun, mulata!!" >>


Gregg Rolie, who sang on many of Santana's early hits, took the lead vocals on this song. Rolie was a founding member and keyboard player for Santana; he joined Journey in 1973.



I fking love this man 😎✌

SouthernIrish

(531 posts)
5. One of my favorites
Mon Jul 9, 2018, 06:59 AM
Jul 2018

This was done when Santana was collaborating with many different singers such as Michelle Branch,Chad Kruger,etc. So much talent.

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