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In reply to the discussion: Carlos Santana posted on FaceBook.. [View all]ProfessorGAC
(64,861 posts)53. I Saw Him Open For Clapton
July 5, 1975. He played, then Clapton's band on the first tour where Clapton was back in touch with being comfortable in his own skin again.
Then the two bands played together for 45 minutes or so. The first jam tune was "Eyesight to the Blind" with a full on latin rhythm and with 2 drummers.
BTW: I remember the date because, since it was the day after the 4th, some idiots were popping firecrackers. Clapton opened with Layla and then during the beginning of Further On Down the Road, he stopped the band and said "One more firecracker and we're going home. We're musicians, not targets!" No more firecrackers.
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While Carlos' most eloquent expression comes with a guitar in his hands...
Lizzie Poppet
Jan 2016
#3
If you know anybody in their sixties, remind them that THIS is what it's all about...
world wide wally
Jan 2016
#4
I got to see The Greatful Dead and Santana at Angles Camp one year. nt
AnotherDreamWeaver
Jan 2016
#42
I have been so fortunate to see/hear Santana in concert several times. Carlos rocks!
Dont call me Shirley
Jan 2016
#32
One of the best. I saw him at a street dance with the Youngbloods in 68 in Seattle.
jalan48
Jan 2016
#39