Johnny boy pops up in the most unexpected places, if you can stand sitting through that very 1980's of shows Miami Vice, there is a couple of his tunes, in there. The music used to be a big part of the show, and I think if memory serves that it was a couple of tunes off Grace and Danger.
John doing this during the Transatlantic sessions is an absolute joy. You will find it on youtube. This is a valuable tribute. But no match for the man himself. Sadly missed.
"Denegrating"? This is an extremely important song you should try to understand its meaning. Everyone should play it everyday. Of course John was a one off.
I heard about this song on of all places an economics blog (Bill Mitchell.) I listened to John Martyn do it live first (the reference was to John Martyn) and then I saw this one. I'm sorry I missed John before he passed. He is a talented song writer. Carlos is simply magnificent. It is like he plays with starlight for strings ... I'm going to try the Dr. John version next. It is a good thing to find good music while roaming the net.
I think it's great Santana covered this wonderful song, but as it got going, I was a little disappointed in their arrangement, or lack thereof. If he would've picked it up earlier in the tune, jammed out a bit, then brought it back down (or not) for some more vocals, but it seemed it got a bit repetitious....
BLUESFORSALVADOR you should have a wee listen to the original which is even better. John Martyn off the Solid Air album. I only know this cos my mum plays it in the car. A lot. Aria >:0)
I love the message and this song. I first heard Richie Haven's version. Then I found the Carlos Santana version on UA-cam. Love is the Answer. I love both versions and the message.
What a beautiful and emotive renditions of John Martyn's classic. I don't usually enjoy such strong songs being given the treatment but this is stunning of its own accord
OMG the guitar is sublime.......nice to see respect paid to John from such a great artist.....All credit to the vocalist for trying but to be honest he tore the arse out of the song!
I've seen Santana live really fantastic , I did not see JM sadly. Musically and vocally I find this cover pretty weak. No offence to anyone but "I don't want to know about Evil" does not need those riff's plus the vocals never really punched out. Just an opinion.
RIP Big John..Jack the Lad, you inspired my music career.. you know your doing something right when the likes of Clapton and Santana are covering your songs eh?
Carlos. Santana nunca va a pasar de. Moda para. Muchas. Generaciones. Futuras saludos desde. Oconahua Jalisco nos. Vemos el 21 de. Marzo. En. Guadalajara Jalisco en este gran. Concierto
Contigo, I'm a long-time (since 1972) English fan of Santana and this is the first I've heard of this track. Thank you SO much for sharing this truly beautiful soulful arrangement. And is there any more from this show that you have, please? Thx again, Tony
I heard John Martyn's version and I have to say that Santana's version is much better. John was a great artist but it didn't touch me the way Santana's did.
good one!
I'm a big J.M. fan, but this version and guitar licks enriched my musical cosmos just a little bit more. That's what covers are for, right?
Johnny boy pops up in the most unexpected places, if you can stand sitting through that very 1980's of shows Miami Vice, there is a couple of his tunes, in there. The music used to be a big part of the show, and I think if memory serves that it was a couple of tunes off Grace and Danger.
John doing this during the Transatlantic sessions is an absolute joy. You will find it on youtube. This is a valuable tribute. But no match for the man himself. Sadly missed.
What's the point of denigrating a tribute?
"Denegrating"? This is an extremely important song you should try to understand its meaning. Everyone should play it everyday. Of course John was a one off.
Truly the most beautiful sound in the guitar world
and complemented with such an Awsome player!
Bravo MR Santana Bravo
I heard about this song on of all places an economics blog (Bill Mitchell.) I listened to John Martyn do it live first (the reference was to John Martyn) and then I saw this one. I'm sorry I missed John before he passed. He is a talented song writer. Carlos is simply magnificent. It is like he plays with starlight for strings ... I'm going to try the Dr. John version next. It is a good thing to find good music while roaming the net.
this song could be sung better but hey,nice guitar carl, heart went into it
I think it's great Santana covered this wonderful song, but as it got going, I was a little disappointed in their arrangement, or lack thereof. If he would've picked it up earlier in the tune, jammed out a bit, then brought it back down (or not) for some more vocals, but it seemed it got a bit repetitious....
BLUESFORSALVADOR you should have a wee listen to the original which is even better. John Martyn off the Solid Air album. I only know this cos my mum plays it in the car. A lot. Aria >:0)
I love the message and this song.
I first heard Richie Haven's version.
Then I found the Carlos Santana version on UA-cam.
Love is the Answer. I love both versions and the message.
jonny boy would love that
What a beautiful and emotive renditions of John Martyn's classic. I don't usually enjoy such strong songs being given the treatment but this is stunning of its own accord
Anybody could sing this in my presence and steal a smile. It's such a good song and anyone who plays it deserves a pat on the back. To John.
Some music you hear with your ears, and some you feel with your soul!!!
Great song! Without any doubt the best version is from Dr. John ;)
No its not, its from John Martyn .
Vaya joya que acabo de encontrar. El gran Carlos Santana haciendo una extraordinaria versión a este gran tema de John Martin.
OMG the guitar is sublime.......nice to see respect paid to John from such a great artist.....All credit to the vocalist for trying but to be honest he tore the arse out of the song!
I like this interpretation of Johns song and is surely a pure tribute to the man.
Thanks. Its a great song.
@panzermort Nope, it's a John Martyn original.
vocal a bit ploddy, but then it really takes off with the guitar at 2.45
Indeed so. Had it not been for your comment I would not have got as far as 2.45. But thereafter it goes ploddy...
beautiful. santana di that classic song a hell of a justice, and having seen him live, that guy really can sing live.
good cover of John's song
wow wow wow blew away by the solo dont get any better than this what a sound
I like Dr. John's version the best.
Phil Collins was right. John Martyn knew how to write a song. This melody is lovely.
Lo tendras completo a este recital?
Another one of the "Guitar Greats" covering the Late Great John Martyn's sublime music and lyrics.. RIP Big John...
👍😎YEAH!🏴🏴🏴
I've seen Santana live really fantastic , I did not see JM sadly. Musically and vocally I find this cover pretty weak. No offence to anyone but "I don't want to know about Evil" does not need those riff's plus the vocals never really punched out. Just an opinion.
Brasil Rio de Janeiro
Carlos Santana é de uma carreira bela.
Sempre com grandiosos músicos.
Carlos Santana uses a Dorrito as plectrum.
WHO is that fantastisch Guitar Player?
RIP Big John..Jack the Lad, you inspired my music career.. you know your doing something right when the likes of Clapton and Santana are covering your songs eh?
Jonny Boy would love this
Carlos. Santana nunca va a pasar de. Moda para. Muchas. Generaciones. Futuras saludos desde. Oconahua Jalisco nos. Vemos el 21 de. Marzo. En. Guadalajara Jalisco en este gran. Concierto
Great song! Without any doubt the best version is from Dr. John ;)
Contigo,
I'm a long-time (since 1972) English fan of Santana and this is the first I've heard of this track. Thank you SO much for sharing this truly beautiful soulful arrangement.
And is there any more from this show that you have, please?
Thx again,
Tony
john martyn has so much more soul in his voice.i think they butchered it at the end with solo's and double bass
Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was. and the spirit shall return unto god who gave it.
Good Ol' Carlos Augusto, He never needs much excuse to let it ALL hang out!
@SeanOreen since when has it been the singer who sets the songs tempo...?
4 people hit the wrong button for sure what a sound class
Conrtigo7 Thanks for uploading this. Great song.
Is that Forest Whitaker on vocals?
magic from JM and CS absolute magic
'I only wanna know about love'
Thanks. Its a great song.
You're welcome
Simplemente hermoso
beautiful
Behind me is her full stack Marshal 😂
I heard John Martyn's version and I have to say that Santana's version is much better. John was a great artist but it didn't touch me the way Santana's did.
Frankly, Carlos has been playing over-produced horse-shit for 30 years. He is Dickey Betts with a Latino twist. Same shit, different day.
Please list 3 or 4 well-known songs where the guitar-playing proves your point. Should be easy.