Rob Thomas and Sammy Hagar Perform Santana's 'Smooth' | Rock & Roll Road Trip

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  • Опубліковано 18 лип 2022
  • The Matchbox 20 frontman gives Sammy the scoop on how he was picked to collaborate with Carlos Santana on the 1999 megahit. Later, Sammy straps on a guitar and steps into Santana's shoes for a live duet of "Smooth" with Rob.
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 454

  • @ko9446
    @ko9446 Рік тому +89

    Rob is one of few that you can understand every word he sings.

    • @juanitairvine8089
      @juanitairvine8089 Рік тому +7

      Rob has such a great voice!

    • @3to5andglassy
      @3to5andglassy Рік тому +4

      I haven't understood a word Eddie Vedder has been singingin 30 years. Doesn't mean I don't like him. I agree about Rob. Lol

    • @caseyjames6306
      @caseyjames6306 Рік тому +1

      Roger Daltrey as well!

    • @MH-eu1dr
      @MH-eu1dr Рік тому

      Avril Lavigne too but she’s whiny as hell.

    • @dandydapple687
      @dandydapple687 Рік тому

      Amen! ❤️

  • @smoothoperator1083
    @smoothoperator1083 Рік тому +25

    Man Hagar is a Super Unreal Phenomenon at 75 years old. Wow!!👍👍👍👍👍

    • @vanessamahon6524
      @vanessamahon6524 Рік тому

      Carlos Santana is also 75! Just sayin...

    • @smoothoperator1083
      @smoothoperator1083 Рік тому

      @@vanessamahon6524 True Vanessa!!👍

    • @Farfignewton29
      @Farfignewton29 Рік тому

      I’m sure living on a beach in Cabo doesn’t hurt

    • @smoothoperator1083
      @smoothoperator1083 Рік тому

      @@Farfignewton29 You are absolutely True! Technically livin life! You don't age!

  • @jeffbolton9699
    @jeffbolton9699 Рік тому +3

    Songs are like your kids, it's hard to pick a favorite. I always tell my kids that my favorite is the one giving me the least grief.

  • @joeking9061
    @joeking9061 Рік тому +37

    Rob is a down to earth guy. As real as you can get. Sammy is a class act himself. Both are stand up people.

    • @stephaniewade2973
      @stephaniewade2973 6 місяців тому +1

      Rob, Justin Bieber is nowhere near your league... enough said. I feel like Johnny Reznick should feel happy as hell to be compared to you, he's great (I love Iris, among others) but not comparable to the Rob Thomas!

  • @hobo1452
    @hobo1452 Рік тому +9

    I can listen to Rob Thomas sing all day long. He just has such a unique and engaging sound that is instantly recognizable. And, yeah, Sammy is a royally under appreciated guitarist.

  • @mcraft2240
    @mcraft2240 Рік тому +5

    I saw Sammy at a small airport getting off a private plane years ago. I took a picture of him walking from the plane, and he saw me and walked over to me and shook my hand and said hello. Truly a great person.

  • @DavidSmith-tw7ii
    @DavidSmith-tw7ii Рік тому +5

    Wow Rob looks great. Hasn't aged a day. Sammy too. Really cool nice dudes

  • @rebeccawagner4167
    @rebeccawagner4167 19 днів тому

    Rob Thomas and Sammy Hagar really sounding goid together. They both are musical icons🎉🎉.They both compliment each other perfectly 🎉🎉.

  • @sungyultaylor1354
    @sungyultaylor1354 Рік тому +35

    Props to Sammy for getting with Rob for his show. Rob Thomas is one the coolest guys ever and one of my favorite artists. Truly a talented genuine musician, Mr. Thomas is.

  • @betacam1160
    @betacam1160 11 місяців тому +3

    I love how Sammy steps on the backup singers by accident, then realizes. "OH shit"!

  • @jasonfromdahl6928
    @jasonfromdahl6928 Рік тому +8

    Went to a Santana concert 3 years ago and Rob showed up to sing “Smooth”. How cool is it that he does that.

  • @javiermendoza2942
    @javiermendoza2942 Рік тому +4

    Rob seems to be one of those rare talents that truly loves what he does more than the fame.

  • @francesmartinez2708
    @francesmartinez2708 Рік тому +9

    I love Sammy Hagar, Rob Thomas has an amazing voice! I love them both

  • @cjbarna
    @cjbarna Рік тому +82

    The most amazing thing about this vid for me is how generous and present Sammy is. He's only trying to do the song justice, not pull out all the stops and grab the spotlight. There are even a few points where he oversteps a bit and just smiles and pulls back. What a fucking LEGEND!!! And Rob Thomas... well... I don't know what you can say. His worst song is awesome...:)

  • @mattlevine5662
    @mattlevine5662 5 місяців тому +1

    Sammy is a real gentleman to play as understated as he did. Hes obviously great, and can shred, and most people dont know that. He knows that. So instead of shoving a thousand licks in out face he plays tastefully. Honestly this is better than the surprise of seeing prince shred for the first time.

  • @Patman408
    @Patman408 Рік тому +53

    Sammy I've been a fan since the 70's and you're like a fine wine brother, always getting better with age and Rob Thomas is simply awesome, thanks for the great performance.

  • @luvinlife2887
    @luvinlife2887 Рік тому +1

    A short story; As a single man having a much earned midlife crisis, I traveled on holiday from SoCal to Thailand in 2001. I found myself in a GoGo bar in Pattaya. Back in the late 60’s, I was too young to be drafted in the Vietnam war. I had read that many solders took R&R in Thailand back then. As I sat in this GoGo Bar, a stunner came out dancing to the song “Game of Love”. Then came on “Smooth”. Sitting on a leather couch, I had a girl on my left hugging me, a girl on my right hugging me, while Carlos and Rob were killing it with that song. I just rested my head back and grinned from ear to ear as it hit me, this is where and why my brothers took R&R here. I get it! The memory of that trip gives me joy to this day. 🤟

  • @gunnercoffman3526
    @gunnercoffman3526 Рік тому +7

    Rob will always be one of my biggest heroes. Someone Like You is still one of the greatest cassettes I’ve ever heard. Long love MB20

  • @codacreator6162
    @codacreator6162 Рік тому +7

    Rob Thomas is the real deal. Nobody more deserving of the good stuff of fame. Great songwriter, soulful singer, and seems like a genuinely great dude, the kind you’d like to pop a couple cold ones with and trade stories…

  • @davidg.9932
    @davidg.9932 Рік тому +29

    Let's give some recognition to Rob's backup band. Wow, they are so tight and talented. Excellent..

  • @jamesgibson3242
    @jamesgibson3242 Рік тому +3

    Sammy Hagar 74 years old and still rocking hard. Impressive.

  • @jeffreyp1855
    @jeffreyp1855 11 місяців тому +2

    Damn! Sammy is so awesome! I've been a fan since I was a kid back in the 1980s. 🤘🏻

  • @KerryWaldrip
    @KerryWaldrip 11 місяців тому

    Grew up on Red Headed Stranger, Rock of the Westies and Fandango. Glad I'm here. Glory, honor, peace.

  • @leceillebeckmeyer3195
    @leceillebeckmeyer3195 Рік тому +2

    This is the best Rock & Roll Road Trip ever. Love love slamming Sammy always and forever. Then Rob comes along later and he’s so hot. Then the two of them together. It’s more than a dream come true to me. Thank you do much. This is fabulous.

  • @stonedpimpdaddy
    @stonedpimpdaddy Рік тому +5

    Rob is very intelligent and articulate

  • @KaiserSoze-vx6vo
    @KaiserSoze-vx6vo Рік тому +2

    A guitar hero covering a guitar hero; awesome!!!

  • @anamerican1054
    @anamerican1054 Рік тому +29

    Wow Sammy tearing it up, awesome. Rock on Sammy!

  • @ItsMaisyDaisy
    @ItsMaisyDaisy 9 місяців тому +5

    Hager did great, and of course, Rob is absolutely wonderful!

  • @st.surfer1924
    @st.surfer1924 Рік тому +8

    I love the interaction with Sammy and the artists he interviews. Sammy keep the faith. You are keeping Rock alive.

  • @Anonymous27376
    @Anonymous27376 Рік тому +1

    Rob used to live down the road from me. I used to hear some goofy stories of people running into him at the store or the gym. He’s just a person, folks. But he’s a good singer, too!

  • @ractsninjas
    @ractsninjas Рік тому +1

    I.dont believe Sammy has ever gotten the credit he deserves. His contribution to rock n roll is unprecedented.

  • @leandrop.2999
    @leandrop.2999 Рік тому +1

    I'm lost in words...we gotta love those guys

  • @richardlake8303
    @richardlake8303 Рік тому +1

    Sammy is a really good person to work for, and always has a good attitude. My personal experience, his brother in-law Buck is a good friend. Bolinas Roks.

  • @vanwylde9993
    @vanwylde9993 Рік тому +1

    Luv it, I also wore out my VHS tape of Live without a net. R.I.P~EVH🤘

  • @j.m.youngquist419
    @j.m.youngquist419 Рік тому +138

    Most people forget what a great Guitarist Sammy really is!

    • @jaysantos536
      @jaysantos536 Рік тому +10

      LMFAO

    • @rubicon-oh9km
      @rubicon-oh9km Рік тому +5

      @@jaysantos536 I guess Jay is not a big fan of Sammy's playing?

    • @gearbanger57
      @gearbanger57 Рік тому +4

      @@rubicon-oh9km Probably a Roth fan.

    • @j.m.youngquist419
      @j.m.youngquist419 Рік тому +2

      @@jaysantos536 to each his own

    • @MrEddiethedog
      @MrEddiethedog Рік тому +11

      Sammy is a good player, but he is no Carlos Santana and was a bit lost on this song.

  • @hunterwest54
    @hunterwest54 Рік тому +44

    Look here I'm a rock n roller through and through, but when I first started getting interested in writing, Rob Thomas was and still is one of my biggest influences. Lyrically and melodically. The dude is so good ✌🖤🤘

  • @erikcox8749
    @erikcox8749 Рік тому +5

    Rob is guaranteed one of the greatest singer songwriters of my generation let alone of all time in my opinion ✌️💙

  • @joshuaschmidinger3993
    @joshuaschmidinger3993 3 місяці тому

    Sammy can do it all and play with anybody, kinda surprised he doesn't do his own "supernatural" with all the great musicians he knows 😎👌 this was great as always 👏

  • @jmd11185
    @jmd11185 Рік тому +1

    first time I ever liked something before hearing/viewing it

  • @adamchaifetz5876
    @adamchaifetz5876 Рік тому +3

    That Sammy dude just may make it one day .

  • @LostLar
    @LostLar Рік тому +27

    You can forget how good Sammy is as a guitar player.. THIS ROCKS!!.. Rob's Vocals are perfect!!

    • @javiermoretti1825
      @javiermoretti1825 Рік тому +1

      He's a decent player, but he's certainly no Carlos Santana.

    • @LostLar
      @LostLar Рік тому

      @@javiermoretti1825 no one is close to Carlos.

    • @spuds6423
      @spuds6423 Рік тому +1

      @@LostLar Neal Schon who played with Carlos does a pretty good job.

    • @bloozedaddy
      @bloozedaddy Рік тому +1

      @@javiermoretti1825 Keep in mind this is a 74 year-old Sammy....not the 25 year old of the early to mid 1970s. Dude would be a rock legend just for his vocals on the debut Montrose album alone....

  • @markmywordsreviewchannel3860
    @markmywordsreviewchannel3860 Рік тому +1

    Sammy was meant for this. Such an Ambassador of Rock and Roll. And Rob Thomas, so talented and so cool. Great interview.

    • @ckmoore101
      @ckmoore101 10 місяців тому +1

      I'll second that nomination. Can't think of a better guy to carry the RocknRoll torch.

  • @judydefrancisco9181
    @judydefrancisco9181 8 місяців тому

    Rob isn't only a great artist but he is definitely a great singer a great Entertainer. I'm just glad and honored that I got to go see him about a month ago in Chicago. I'll never forget that❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎼🎶🎼🎶🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻 and let's not forget I'll funny is😅

  • @garyzielinski6064
    @garyzielinski6064 Рік тому +6

    One of the best interviews I've seen Sammy do. Rob makes you feel like you're part of the process. Sammy's not just a celebrity or musician but a real people person. Him and Alice Cooper are in a league of they're own.

  • @knightfall9394
    @knightfall9394 Рік тому +3

    jesus its like people forgot or didnt know that sammy played most of the lead guitar on his songs during his solo career

  • @cherylbourgeois3417
    @cherylbourgeois3417 Рік тому +48

    EXCELLENT!! Sammy can tear up those strings so beautiful. Rob sings words so clearly. Rock on dudes. ❤️

    • @blackfender100
      @blackfender100 Рік тому +1

      sure wish Sammy played more guitar in Van Halen Cheryl he can really tear it up !

  • @mikewallace119
    @mikewallace119 Рік тому +22

    Sammy is really an underrated guitar player... He plays with everyone and it always sounds good...

    • @BetoAzamar
      @BetoAzamar Рік тому

      He sounds really bad in this one

  • @wigzme2717
    @wigzme2717 Рік тому +1

    Sammy learnt the main bits that's all that counts 🤣

  • @mvela1235
    @mvela1235 Рік тому +16

    Rob gots great vocals, one of a very few artist that can actually sing

  • @angelmatos9143
    @angelmatos9143 Рік тому +2

    Santana is pure magic

  • @RobStapleton
    @RobStapleton Рік тому +4

    The best Sammy R&R Road Trip colab yet!

  • @LISACURD
    @LISACURD 11 місяців тому +2

    Thanks, guys- really good!

  • @brandonthomason2761
    @brandonthomason2761 10 місяців тому +2

    I thought Sammy was pretty brave to take on a Santana song like that but he smoked it.

  • @codacreator6162
    @codacreator6162 Рік тому +8

    Red Rocker and the genius of Matchbox 20. Obviously, I was a fan of Sammy’s before, during and after Van Halen, but I’ve been a fan of Rob’s since Real World. Great music knows no genre boundaries.

  • @LeiSalazar
    @LeiSalazar Рік тому

    Rob Thomas never aged, I watched his concert many moons ago and he still looks the same👌🏼

  • @chosenwon5618
    @chosenwon5618 Рік тому +6

    This was my best friend Chris’s favorite song before he passed away in 99. Thanks Rob and Sammy for bringing back good memories!!! You guys rocked it!!

  • @seandawkins3101
    @seandawkins3101 Рік тому +1

    Rob is a vampire.. he hasn't aged!!

  • @bobsalterorsouthwestsaltah4959

    Loved this !!!! Long long time Sammy fan…. Then years later Matchbox 20 from their start with 3AM, etc. Loved seeing them several times… and a nice nice version of Smooth…. Great stuff guys !!! And fitting as it was Carlos’s birthday too a few days ago !!!
    Sending love from Arizona !!!!

  • @thomashsijerjr4173
    @thomashsijerjr4173 Рік тому +1

    Thank you Sammy. Thank you Rob. Thank you Axses TV. So Awesome

  • @denisehedden5108
    @denisehedden5108 Рік тому +2

    🥀Amazing time well spent with Rob Thomas he's such a powerful person🥀

  • @ryant3600
    @ryant3600 Рік тому +1

    I've done security for a lot of artists over the past decades.. and I have to agree Willie Nelson not only the nicest man, but so humble and what blew my mind about him is after the shows he'd go out and sign stuff and meet fans and take photos, and he'd remember some of them by name from a previous time he was in town. The dude is super sharp. And I too, watched Live without a Net all the time growing up, and I think some people forget Sammy is a really good guitarist.

  • @MrDoneboy
    @MrDoneboy Рік тому +1

    Sam pulls this off, immaculately!

  • @petriciahice4838
    @petriciahice4838 Рік тому +1

    Just fantastic guys

  • @mackenzic.9698
    @mackenzic.9698 Рік тому +5

    I love this song and Rob Thomas and WOW what a performance by all!!! Go Sammy, go!!

  • @onefuriousfox6558
    @onefuriousfox6558 Рік тому +2

    It's so great that he mentioned what a fan he was of "Live Without A Net"...one of the best live performances ever recorded. I can imagine how inspiring it was to a young writer/future performer.

  • @mrh3578
    @mrh3578 Рік тому +11

    Sammy's road trip interviews and shows are so much fun. This was a great interview with Rob. They both sounded pretty smooth...

  • @131601
    @131601 9 місяців тому +1

    Awesome. Rob and Sammy are great musicians!

  • @scottmaling1459
    @scottmaling1459 Рік тому +1

    Sammy killed it

  • @bartbullock9742
    @bartbullock9742 Рік тому +1

    Damn..... Sammy can hold his own

  • @m.h.812
    @m.h.812 Рік тому

    I could watch this 1,000 times, this man has the best voice, he is talented and handsome.

  • @christyc2877
    @christyc2877 Рік тому

    Just now realizing that I saw this LIVE!

  • @tinanoel452
    @tinanoel452 Рік тому +5

    I love you Rob and Sammy of course!

    • @tinanoel452
      @tinanoel452 Рік тому

      @Sammy Hagar Your show is awesome!

    • @tinanoel452
      @tinanoel452 Рік тому

      I hope this is you, thank you for taking the time out to reply. Lots of love

  • @shellylavigne5913
    @shellylavigne5913 Рік тому

    Absolutely love "So you're a kite without a string"!!

  • @petej.8676
    @petej.8676 Рік тому +3

    Damn Sammy..that was smooth brother✌️

  • @kichigan1
    @kichigan1 Рік тому +8

    Sammy, Santana, and Rob are legends.

  • @demonicsweaters
    @demonicsweaters Рік тому +1

    That was awesome in so many ways

  • @jennypiper377
    @jennypiper377 Рік тому

    SMOOTH???WOW GROVE? EPIC MOVES ROB SAMMY. DOUBLE WHAMMY. xxxxxoooo

  • @iamhappyandthankful7912
    @iamhappyandthankful7912 Рік тому +1

    I love you, Rob! ❤️
    Thanks Sammy for this. More power!

  • @scottanderson4175
    @scottanderson4175 Рік тому

    I wasn’t really a Sammy fan until 5150 and man seeing him playing guitar and singing along side Eddie wow (LONG TIME FAN)

  • @ctruthtoday
    @ctruthtoday Рік тому +1

    Sammy nailed it.

  • @geraldlange1396
    @geraldlange1396 Рік тому +1

    Sammy was my first concert way back in 1984 , it's amazing how the man is still ripping it up to this day !

    • @mcraft2240
      @mcraft2240 Рік тому

      I saw him open up for Boston in 1979. Crazy

  • @caseyjames6306
    @caseyjames6306 Рік тому +2

    I have watched many of Sammy's Rock and Roll Road Trip. So real and fun, and you learn a lot. Great interviews and great vibes.

  • @TonyAguirreJazz
    @TonyAguirreJazz Рік тому +2

    Sammy never stops, what an inspiration

  • @kimi6933
    @kimi6933 Рік тому +1

    Oh my stars ✨💕🌴😍

  • @PersonalCOO
    @PersonalCOO Рік тому +2

    Sammy, you are becoming quite the interviewer. Love to see you master yet another form of art!

  • @mattnelson8325
    @mattnelson8325 Рік тому +1

    A remarkable gift to bond and bring out the real in people. You're awesome Sammy.

  • @barbginther2171
    @barbginther2171 Рік тому +1

    Amazing interview. Love Rob, Carlos, Smooth!

  • @user-wj4ph8uc1z
    @user-wj4ph8uc1z 4 місяці тому

    I love this it's so revealing and it's okay bc we are human

  • @maryannarep
    @maryannarep Рік тому

    Pure magic with all you greats performing Smooth! I love Marchbox 20 songs!

  • @beefcake0354
    @beefcake0354 Рік тому

    3:51 same here Rob. Live without a Net had a huge impact on me too.

  • @zebulonswearingen4607
    @zebulonswearingen4607 Рік тому +4

    Rob and Sammy, you guys continue to rock. Musical gold. Never afraid to write lyrics about human yearning. Always ready to rock. Back during the heyday of “3AM” and what was it? “Balance” by VH at that time (I think?) I never would have imagined this vid here on UA-cam -/ but you guys continue to surprise people pleasantly with rock. I would love to see Rob singing about how he can’t drive 55 either.

  • @tomcontreras3035
    @tomcontreras3035 Рік тому

    Two of my favorites

  • @DanO530.8
    @DanO530.8 Місяць тому

    Rob is definitely honest about himself very intelligent guy I really like him ….no bs

  • @bigsimms75
    @bigsimms75 Рік тому +3

    Once again Sammy is an impeccable musician and showman.

    • @AZ-vt7dt
      @AZ-vt7dt Рік тому +1

      And people seem to really like him....

  • @davidpearlactorteacherbizman
    @davidpearlactorteacherbizman Рік тому +1

    How much talent can one man have ? I forgot Sammy can also do rhythm and lead guitars !

  • @alexisr5199
    @alexisr5199 Рік тому +1

    Man Sammy jammed the hell out of that.

  • @sandyhanson6082
    @sandyhanson6082 Рік тому +2

    So damn awesome!! Love Sammy!! Rob you rule!! Man would I love to sit behind the drums with these guys!!

  • @Arykperry
    @Arykperry Рік тому +1

    Holy shit Sammy !!!!

  • @MultiCamdaddy
    @MultiCamdaddy Рік тому

    WOww. What a performance

  • @lisk3822
    @lisk3822 2 місяці тому +1

    Excellent.