Sunday, August 04, 2013

Record #0459: Evil Ways / Waiting – SANTANA

Columbia 45069 (original) USA, Dec. 30, 1969
Words & Music bySide AClarence Henry; Side BSantana Band
Musicians: Carlos Santana (lead guitar, vocals), Gregg Rolie (organ and lead vocals), David Brown (bass), Michael Shrieve (drums), Michael Carabello (percussion, congas), José Areas (percussion, congas, timbales)
Recording sessions: Produced by Brent Dangerfield and Santana at Pacific Recording, San Mateo, CA, May 1969
Highest chart positions:  US #9, US AC #19

These two tracks open the group's 1969 album "Santana" (Columbia CS 9781, US Album #4, UK Album #26). "Waiting" is the first track of the LP.

This was Santana's first US Top 10 hit single.

The title song was erroneously credited to Jimmie Zack, who recorded "Evil Ways" in 1960, but that was a different song.

List price:  Very Good+ is $3, Near Mint is $6

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