Top 15 Carlos Santana Most Popular Songs

Top 15 Carlos Santana Most Popular Songs

Born in 1947 as Carlos Humberto Sanatana Barragan, he is popularly and simply known as Carlos Santana.  He is an American guitarist who became popular and rose to fame in the late 60s and early 70s. He formed a band named after himself, known as Santana. The band mainly pioneered a fusion of rock and roll and Latin American jazz. He was among the first musicians to bring fame into this kind of genre and making Latin music be appreciated more. In 2015, Rolling Stone listed him at number 20 in their list of the 100 greatest guitarists. In the span of his career, he has won 10 Grammy awards and 3 Latin Grammy Awards. In addition, he alongside his band, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1998. What are some of the popular songs by Carlos Santana? Let’s have a look.

1. Black Magic Woman- Release Year: 1970

Released in  1970, this song is a masterpiece in how it has made the blues genre and soft rock sound so immaculate. One can actually hear the beautiful solo guitar being done so effortlessly. It definitely makes you realize how talented Santana is. Moreover, the soul, blues and a bit of rock and roll are what sets it apart and make you realize that music is just a beautiful noise and when organized well, it can create a masterpiece.

2. Corazon Espinado- Release Year: 1999

This Latina song is simply put, beautiful. It has managed to fuse together Latina bachata genre kind of music and given it a touch of rock with the beautifully done guitar solo that Carlos does so beautifully. Released in 1999, it managed to top the charts and entertain its fun a good amount of time.

3. The Game of Love- Release Year: 2002

The moment thing song begins with the beautiful and nostalgic guitar solo that gives you this euphoric feeling, you know that it’s gonna be an already beautiful song. Nonetheless, the R&B and soft rock genre fusion sets it apart into this very magical song. Released in 2002, it remains a favourite for many.

4. Maria Maria- Release Year: 1999

In 1999, this Maria Maria song took the industry by storm. It was the first time people were hearing a fusion of R&B and bachata and even hip hop being done so well and beautifully. Apart from the so amazing lead solo that Carlos does so well, the song is also very beautiful. Rihanna even adopoted that solo in her wild thoughts song thus sealing the fate that it is indeed a masterpiece. Released in 1999, the song topped the billboard charts for quite a while. Can’t really blame the fans who would constantly listen to it. It is very well written and sang.

5. Oye Como Va- Release Year: 1970

This Latina bachata soul genre of music will for sure blow your mind. It has this ability to calm your mind and at the same time makes you want to stand up and dance. Released in 1970, it is no wonder the song is still catchy and interesting to listen to.

6. Evil Ways- Release Year: 1969

This is another Carlos Santana song that really tugs your heart. I love how he has mashed up blues and Latin genre of music and managed to come up with a amasterpiece that never grows old.  Released in 1969, it is one of the songs that really topped the charts all through the early 70s. Rightfully so because it is a uniquely done song and has mashed up so many beautiful genres of music.

7. Smooth- Release Year: 1999

This song did exceptionally well. Its soft rock and latin mash up sets it apart. It is sang in English but somehow when you listen to it you hear music genres from very many different cultures. Released in 1999, it topped the billboard charts for so many weeks. This really doesn’t come as a surprise because in deed it is a song that was done so well and beautifully.

8. Samba Pa Ti- Release Year: 1970

Carlos sure knows his way around the guitar. The moment this song begins, you cannot help but feel a ceratin wave of nostalgia hitting you. The serene and somewhat sad and quiet cry of the guitar makes the song absolutely beautiful. It was released in 1970 and up to date, the song still manages to slap and hit diiferent everytime you listen to it.

9. Put Your Lights On- Release Year: 1999

The acoustic in this song is done absolutely beautifully. Then Carlos comes in with his unique way of soloing a lead guitar and that is when the song takes such a magnificent turn. The combination of all these different ways of playing the guitar makes it a masterpiece that cannot be overlooked.  Released in 1999, ‘put your lights on’ still manages to take the industry by storm. That’s how good Santana did with this song.

10. Winning- Release Year: 1981

Released in 1981, the song typically adopts an 80s retro funk genre that automatically makes you want to put in on remind and listen to it some more. Then comes in Carlos with his unique way of soloing and the song just soars up high. It is honestly a beautiful with also a beautiful message about going for what you really want and getting back up again when you fail.

11. Into The Night- Release Year: 2007

Into the Night is a song that did exceptionally well. Released in 2007, the song reminded Carlos’ fans what a legend he truly is. Having done this song with Chad Kroeger of Nickelbuck , it managed to bring two icons who do different genres of music together and still managed to kill it. The moment Carlos starting soloing in his guitar and combining this with a beat of Latin and then Chad bringing in a bit of alternative rock genre, that becomes it. The song just gives you different feelings and emotions all together. It was no wonder Santana has gotten so many awards over the years. With this song, it proves how good he really is.

12. Just Feel Better- Release Year: 1994

Having done this song with Steven Tyler of Aerosmith, it is not a surprise that this song is such an icon. I mean, two iconic musicians of all time came together and came up with the masterpiece. Steven’s strong vocals combined with Carlos’ iconic playing that leaves you amazed, did a good justice to the song. Released in 1994, ‘Just Feel Better’ never ever grows old. Everytime you listen to it it’s like youa re listening to it for the first time. It is euphoric to put it quite simply.

13. Everybody’s Everything- Release Year: 1994

Released in 1994, the song takes a typical fast blues that will definitely make you want to stand and do a twist move as the song plays in the background. Carlos’ fast guitar soloing that makes it cry to make a very beautiful melody will most definitely make you want to hear more of it. It has never grown old and that is beca

14. She’s Not There- Release Year: 1977

Being a 70s song, the song is quite amazing.  Released in 1977, it is a song that touches the depth of your soul. It kind of has a Marvin Gaye vibe to it thus incorporating the soul and R&B kind of genre. Adding the iconic Carlos sloing technique to the mix, you can imagine the kind of music that will come out of there. It’s been more than two decades since its release and yet it continues to be an iconic one. Kind of shows what a phenomenal job he did with this song.

15. La Flaca- Release Year: 2014

In 2014, Carlos came together with Juanes to produce this masterpiece. It is sang in Spanish and whether or not you understand and speak the language, it is the kind of song that will impress you from the word go. The beauty of it all is how Carlos doesn’t have to necessarily sing for you to know of his presence. The moment the lead guitar starts crying into a beautoful and nostalgic melody, you hear his work and relaize all over again how talented he really is. This song continues to be iconic indeed.

Carlos has been in the music industry for such a long time and it is quite impressive that 30 plus years later, he still makes iconic and unforgettable music.