We recall the most beautiful compositions featuring the famous guitarist

Carlos Santana - legendary musician of Mexican origin, guitar virtuoso, founder and leader of the band "Santana."Santana was a Grammy Award winner, as well as the winner of numerous Grammy Awards. By the age of ten, Santana was already able to play the violin and guitar, and fame fell on him at the turn of the 60s: his biggest hit of that period was a classical number. "Black Magic Woman.".

The musician has managed to maintain his popularity to the present day: in the late 90s Carlos broke into the charts with the album "Supernatural."which featured the hit "Smooth." и "Maria Maria."and in 2015, the magazine "Rolling Stone." put him at number 20 on the list. 100 greatest guitarists in history.

Santana became famous not only for his unique sound, but also for his multiple collaborations. The most colourful and worthy of them we propose to recall below.

"Just Feel Better" (feat. Steven Tyler)

One of the most striking and influential numbers in Santana's repertoire with charismatic Steven Tyler of "Aerosmith." on vocals. The single was a big hit in Australia, where it debuted at number eight on the chart. The track was also recorded with vocals by Wes Scantlin of "Puddle of Mudd"but Carlos said no one could do it better than Tyler.

The music video shows the actress Nikki Reed as a teenage girl with a lot of personal problems. In the storyline, she meets a nice guy, but he is killed in an accident. The video has racked up more than 30 million views on YouTube.

"Maria Maria" (feat. "The Product G&B")

After the release of в 1999 The single became an international hit, topping the charts in a number of countries, including the United States, Germany and Canada. The track remained at the top of the charts Billboard for 10 whole weeks! Later "Maria Maria." will be named the 14th most popular song from 2000 to 2009 in the Billboard Hot 100 Songs of the Decade.

Curious fact: after the success of "Maria Maria," Santana collaborated with chef Roberto Santibanez and ended up opening five restaurants with the same name! Three establishments are located in the San Francisco Bay Area, and the other two are located in Arizona and Texas.

"Smooth" (feat. Rob Thomas).

Collaboration Santanas и Rob Thomas, vocalist. "Matchbox Twenty.". The song became a big hit in America, where it topped the chart for 12 weeks. In 2018, the composition even took second place in the ranking of the most successful songs Billboard Hot 100 over the past 60 years! She has also won three Grammy Awards, including a nomination "Song of the Year.".

"Illegal" (feat. Shakira)

Song "Illegal." a successful addition to the Colombian singer's seventh studio album. Shakira. It is a pop-country ballad telling a tale of mourning. It's impossible not to emphasise the stunning riff Santana.

The success of the single was moderate, but the song was still a success. The music video for the song contributed a lot to this.

"The Game of Love" (feat. Michelle Branch)

A great composition with vocals by the charming Michelle Branch. The song was released as a single in September 2002 and soon won an award "Grammys." for "Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals." On the Billboard Hot 100 "The Game of Love" made it to number five. In many other countries, including Canada and New Zealand, it entered the top 10.

"Whatever Happens" (feat. Michael Jackson)

During the recording of the album. "Invisible" 2001 of the year pop king Michael Jackson invited me to the studio Carlos Santana. As a result, the fruits of their collaboration have resulted in a first-class track called "Whatever Happens". It's great and unusual to hear two masters of their craft in one song!

"Put Your Lights On" (feat. Everlast)

Composition Erica Francis Schrody (real name Everlast), recorded with Santana, completed the album "Supernatural."which was released at the end of the '90s. As a result, the duo won a Grammy and reached the top 10 Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks!

According to Schrodi, it is one of the most personal songs in his repertoire. The singer wrote "Put Your Lights On"while recovering from a heart attack he suffered in 1998.

"This song is about hope that comes from the darkest and deepest place in your soul," commented Everlast.

"Do You Like The Way" (feat. Lauryn Hill & Cee-Lo)

It's a great song 1999 of the year, which also fit nicely into the album "Supernatural.". Charming Lauryn Hill not only sang on the track, but also wrote and produced it. The result is impressive.

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"Necio" (feat. Romeo Santos)

Romeo Santos - American singer, composer, music producer, and former lead singer of the band "Aventura.". Song "Necio." became one of the most successful duets of his career: only on the Shazam the number of searches for her over 860,000! The elegant music video appeared on YouTube in 2018, but has already racked up a half a million views. The rousing rhythm of the composition really hooks you in.

"While My Guitar Gently Weeps" (feat. Indya Ari & Yo Yo Ma)

Rounding out our list is the heartfelt "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." performed by the singer India Arie. The performer has sold more than 10 million her records around the world, and her bank of music awards includes four Grammys! The fantastic music video has racked up more than 20 million views, which is not surprising at all.

On the record "While My Guitar Gently Weeps." The Chinese-born American cellist also took part. Yo Yo Ma..