Santana's Greatest Hits

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If you only want the essentials, this is the package to get. Greatest Hits is an early collection, dating back to 1974, and it does a good job of skimming the cream from the band's classic 1969-71 period, which yielded the first three albums, Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III. It also avoids the great, sprawling mass of ephemera and second-line material that pads Santana's later catalog: The peaks after '71 are far more thinly spread--and are seldom as lofty. On the other hand, if you're an enthusiast, you might want to take a step up to the grander Best of Santana or Viva Santana collections, each of which covers more ground. --Gavin McNett

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Santana's Greatest Hits
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • What a tease.
  • The best album ever!
  • Get "The Best of Santana" instead.
  • santanas fine
  • Pretty good
Santana's Greatest Hits
Santana
Manufacturer: Sony
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Binding: Audio CD

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ASIN: B00000252Y
Release Date: 1990-10-25

Tracks:

  1. Evil Ways
  2. Jingo
  3. Hope You're Feeling Better
  4. Samba Pa Ti
  5. Persuasion
  6. Black Magic Woman
  7. Oye Como Va
  8. Everything's Coming Our Way
  9. Se A Cabo
  10. Everybody's Everything

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If you only want the essentials, this is the package to get. Greatest Hits is an early collection, dating back to 1974, and it does a good job of skimming the cream from the band's classic 1969-71 period, which yielded the first three albums, Santana, Abraxas, and Santana III. It also avoids the great, sprawling mass of ephemera and second-line material that pads Santana's later catalog: The peaks after '71 are far more thinly spread--and are seldom as lofty. On the other hand, if you're an enthusiast, you might want to take a step up to the grander Best of Santana or Viva Santana collections, each of which covers more ground. --Gavin McNett

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars What a tease........2006-10-17

To echo the sentiments of some of the other reviewers, this CD is a gyp. Many of the most important songs have been shortened. This might as well be a demo CD. I want my $8.97 back.

5 out of 5 stars The best album ever!.......2006-09-25

Thinking about listening to the most captivating, interesting music that will allow you to explore the many aspects of life? Well when I think about an album that can arise so many diverse and varying feelings, I think of Santana's Greatest Hits. Santana's magical and mystical form of playing his guitar can truly stir up many different feelings, whether you are ready to rock out or chill out. This album really sums up Santana's greatest songs. It is filled with many different instruments; his trademark guitar, the electric piano, and the drums. I prefer this album over a lot of his new material; his older, fresher songs are inventive and classic.

Within this album is my all time favorite song "Samba Pa Ti," it truly stirs emotions every time I listen to it. It is very sensual, relaxing, and intriguing. It does not have any words, so it allows you to interpret the song to your own satisfaction. Depending on my mood, the song will allow me to explore my different feelings and thoughts. Another song on the album that truly reflects Santana's style is " Oye Como Va." Although this song is not originally his, he conformed it to his own style. It is also very relaxing and fun. Both of these songs convey Santana's musical style and his talent with the guitar. Most of the lyrics in the album vary, however his style and musical preference stay uniform throughout.

Going through life without experiencing a taste of Santana would truly be regrettable. This album Santana's Greatest Hits will allow you to experience him at his best. I strongly recommend it and can almost guarantee you will not be disappointed.

2 out of 5 stars Get "The Best of Santana" instead........2006-03-22

If there's one thing I hate, it's when songs are cut short to be able to get played on the radio. Usually, the best part of the song gets cut. This album is no exception. An instrumental part of Black Magic Woman has been cut, and Gypsy Queen has been taken out completely. Jingo is about half as long, Evil Ways is cut short, and No One To Depend On isn't even here! Radio versions of songs suck, and should not be allowed on albums.
It is highly recommended that you get The Best of Santana vol. 1 and 2 instead of this. You'll get the real songs, not some shortened radio edit versions. And you'll also get the actuall best of Santana, not just the commercial successes.

5 out of 5 stars santanas fine.......2005-10-13

Great songs on thi CD. Nice album cover. I didn't know how much liked the music until I bought this CD. Add it to your collection

4 out of 5 stars Pretty good.......2005-02-26

Santana Greatest Hits is an album that covers the basics of Santana's early career. Personally, shortened versions can be good if you get bored of guitar solos, but sometimes people want the original songs. "Jingo" "Evil Ways" and "Black Magic Woman" are all radio/shortened versions. If you are looking for the originals, you probably don't want this CD, if you are not looking for originals, you probably would like this one.
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    Rare Earth , Joe South , The Shocking Blue , The Moody Blues , Mungo Jerry , Eddie Holman , Tyrone Davis , The Ides of March , Brook Benton , and Eric Burdon and War
    Manufacturer: Time Life Music
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD
    ASIN: B000S358LA

    Product Description

    Track list: 1 I Want You Back The Jackson Five 2:56 2 Ball of Confusion (That's What the World Is Today) The Temptations 4:05 3 Get Ready Rare Earth 2:47 4 Mississippi Queen Mountain 2:30 5 Evil Ways Santana 3:14 6 Spill the Wine Eric Burdon and War 4:53 7 Venus The Shocking Blue 2:59 8 No Time The Guess Who 3:49 9 Closer to Home Grand Funk Railroad 5:31 10 Question The Moody Blues 4:55 11 Let's Work Together Canned Heat 2:48 12 Walk a Mile in My Shoes Joe South 3:43 13 Up on Cripple Creek The Band 3:33 14 In the Summertime Mungo Jerry 3:30 15 Vehicle The Ides Of March 2:55 16 Hey There Lonely Girl Eddie Holman 3:34 17 Turn Back the Hands of Time Tyrone Davis 2:57 18 Cry Me a River Joe Cocker 3:55 19 The Thrill Is Gone B.B. King 4:07 20 Don't Play That Song Aretha Franklin 2:58 21 Rainy Night in Georgia Brook Benton 3:36
    Essential Rock
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      Essential Rock
      Stevie Ray Vaughn , Bob Dylan , Santana , Cheap Trick , The Clash , Electric Light Orchestra , Cyndi Lauper , Ozzy Osbourne , The Byrds , and Men At Work
      Manufacturer: Legacy
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD

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      ASIN: B000R0ECEI

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      TRACK LISTING: [1]. Pride And Joy - Stevie Ray Vaughn & Double Trouble [2]. Girls Just Want To Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper [3]. Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is A Season) [Mono] - The Byrds [4]. Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan [5]. Oye Como Va - Santana [6]. I Want You To Want Me (Live) - Cheap Trick [7]. Turn To Stone - Electric Light Orchestra [8]. Crazy Train - Ozzy Osbourne [9]. London Calling - The Clash [10]. Down Under - Men At Work
      Santana - Greatest Hits (Gold)
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        Santana - Greatest Hits (Gold)
        Santana
        Manufacturer: Sbme Import
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

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        ASIN: B00005066F
        Release Date: 2000-11-20

        Tracks:

        1. Europa (Earths Cry Heavens Smile)
        2. Black Magic Woman
        3. Oye Como Va
        4. Samba Pa Pi
        5. Carnaval
        6. Shes Not There
        7. Soul Sacrifice
        8. Let The Children Play
        9. Jugando
        10. No One To Depend On
        11. Evil Ways
        12. Dance Sister Dance (Baila Mi Hermana)
        13. Everybodys Everything
        14. Hold On
        15. One Chain (Dont Make No Prison)
        16. Lightning In The Sky
        17. Aqua Marine
        18. Chill Out (Things Gonna Change)

        Album Description

        German reissue of 1994 'Best Of' compilation for the Latin-rock institution, pressed onto a gold disc. 19 tracks including, 'Black Magic Woman', 'Samba Pa Ti', 'Oye Como Va', 'She's Not There' & 'Europa'. Slipcase.
        36 All-time Favorites
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          36 All-time Favorites

          Manufacturer: Sony Music Special Products
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

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          ASIN: B000A3X5QS

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          This is a 3-cd set by Santana. Tracks are: Evil Ways, Persuasion, Waiting, Mother's Daughter, Samba Pa Ti, Soul Sacrifice, Oye Como Va, Hope You're Feeling Better, You Just Don't Care, Batuka, Jingo, Se A Cabo, Black Magic Woman, Everybody's Everything, Toussaint L'Overture, Song Of The Wind, No One To Depend On, Waves Within, Dance Sister Dance, Let It Shine, Jugando, Europa, Love Devotion & Surrender, Yours is the Light, Well All Right, Winning, Stormy, Nowhere To Run, I'll Be Waiting, Flor D'Luna (Moonflower), Carnaval, Let The Children Play, She's Not There, One Chain (Don'g Make No Prison), Aqua Marine, All I Ever Wanted
          Santana And Friends Greatest Hits Karaoke CD+G Superstar Sound Tracks
          Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
          • A great collection of songs on this karaoke disc
          Santana And Friends Greatest Hits Karaoke CD+G Superstar Sound Tracks

          Manufacturer: Superstar SKG Series
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          KaraokeKaraoke | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
          ASIN: B0007KQS0Y

          Product Description

          Superstar CD+G (Compact Disc + Graphics) Karaoke Disks play on any cd player but will display printed lyrics on your TV screen if you have a karaoke machine. The words change color in time to the music! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ THE QUALITY OF THE MUSIC IS SUPERB & THE CD+G CONTAINS ONLY THE INSTRUMENTAL BACKGROUNDS, THERE ARE NO LEAD VOCALS OR VOCAL DEMONSTRATIONS Regular price: $20.99 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ SONGLIST: Persuasion - Maria Maria - No One To Depend On - Sensitive Kind - All I Ever Wanted - Everybody's Watching - What's It Like - Hold On - She's Not There - Crush - Smooth - Evil Ways

          Customer Reviews:

          5 out of 5 stars A great collection of songs on this karaoke disc.......2005-01-18

          1. Maria, Maria - Santana & The Product G & B

          2. Smooth - Santana & Rob Thomas

          3. Evil Ways - Santana

          4. Crush - Santana

          5. She's Not There - Santana

          6. Hold On - Santana

          7. What's It Like - Santana

          8. Everybody's Watching - Santana

          9. Persuassion - Santana

          10. All I Ever Wanted - Santana

          11. Sensitive Kind - Santana

          12. No One To Depend On - Santana
          Santanas Greatest Hits
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            Santanas Greatest Hits
            Santana
            Manufacturer: Phantom Sound & Vision
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD
            ASIN: B0000DEROW
            Release Date: 1998-12-15
            Greatest Hits
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              Greatest Hits
              Santana
              Manufacturer: Sony
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

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              ASIN: B00004RIAH
              Release Date: 2000-01-03

              Tracks:

              1. Evil Ways
              2. Jingo
              3. Hope You're Feeling Better
              4. Samba Pa Ti
              5. Persuasion
              6. Black Magic Woman
              7. Oye Como Va
              8. Everything's Coming Our Way
              9. Se a Cab
              10. Everybody's Everything
              Greatest Hits: Jingo
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                Greatest Hits: Jingo
                Santana
                Manufacturer: Time Music
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

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                ASIN: B00005MAT2
                Release Date: 2004-06-30
                Santana - Greatest Hits
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                  Santana - Greatest Hits
                  Santana
                  Manufacturer: Msi Music
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

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                  ASIN: B00000FYGT
                  Release Date: 2002-08-29

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