My featured album this week is Santana's "Guitar Heaven", released September 21st. 2010. Like his album Supernatural, there are a wide variety of vocalists, but this time it's all covers of popular rock songs. Of course, Santana adds his signature "shredding" to each song. For the most part, it's just a fun new take on songs everyone has heard a thousand times.
I found this write-up about the album:
"Producer Clive Davis explained that he anticipated criticism, because there can be a negative connotation with remaking classic songs, but he knew that, if anyone could do it, it was Santana, so he let him "soar and do his thing." Davis explained that only songs that "inspired" Carlos were selected, and that he wanted to pay homage to them, to show just how long a great song could last in the evolution of music, especially in the days of digital and electronic focus.
I found this write-up about the album:
"Producer Clive Davis explained that he anticipated criticism, because there can be a negative connotation with remaking classic songs, but he knew that, if anyone could do it, it was Santana, so he let him "soar and do his thing." Davis explained that only songs that "inspired" Carlos were selected, and that he wanted to pay homage to them, to show just how long a great song could last in the evolution of music, especially in the days of digital and electronic focus.
To illustrate this point, the first single off 'Guitar Heaven' is a special tribute to George Harrison, 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps,' featuring Santana, indie.arie and Yo-Yo Ma. Santana explained that not only is the track his personal favorite on the album, Olivia Harrison, the former Beatle's widow, apparently told Santana that when she heard the rendition, "it made me jump for joy and cry at the same time."
Like my man Santana, the George Harrison song is my favorite too. The vocals are lush and Santana's soloing is over the top but good. While I'm no fan of Deep Purple, I actually like the "Smoke on the Water" cover quite a bit.
Guitar Heaven Tracklist
1 Whole Lotta Love featuring Chris Cornell (Led Zeppelin)
2 Can’t You Hear Me Knockin, featuring Scott Weiland (The Rolling Stones)
3 Sunshine Of Your Love featuring Rob Thomas (Cream)
3 Sunshine Of Your Love featuring Rob Thomas (Cream)
4 While My Guitar Gently Weeps, featuring indie.arie and Yo-Yo Ma (The Beatles)
5 Photograph, featuring Chris Daughtry (Def Leppard)
6 Back in Black, featuring NAS (AC/DC)
7 Riders of the Storm, featuring Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek (The Doors)
8 Smoke On The Water, featuring Jacoby Shaddix (Deep Purple)
9 Dance The Night Away, featuring Pat Monahan (Van Halen)
10 Bang A Gong, featuring Gavin Rossdale (T. Rex)
7 Riders of the Storm, featuring Chester Bennington and Ray Manzarek (The Doors)
8 Smoke On The Water, featuring Jacoby Shaddix (Deep Purple)
9 Dance The Night Away, featuring Pat Monahan (Van Halen)
10 Bang A Gong, featuring Gavin Rossdale (T. Rex)
11 Little Wing, featuring Joe Cocker (Jimi Hendrix)
12 I Ain’t Superstitious, featuring Johnny Lang (Howlin’ Wolf, Jeff Beck Group)
13 Fortunate Son featuring Scott Stapp (Creedence Clearwater Revival)
14 Under The Bridge featuring Andy Vargas (red hot chili peppers)
14 Under The Bridge featuring Andy Vargas (red hot chili peppers)
My Rating__5 out of 10 Headphones__ 6 out of 10
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