Carlos Santana performs Revelations Live in Chicago on February 22, 1977--RARE FOOTAGE

[@aschuppe]

There is no one else in the world, past or present, who who could play a guitar like that. Carlos is a true genius and master.

[@Dwoed]

This is why we love Santana music. It touches the soul instantly

[@anothercomment3451]

GARY MOORE, of Ireland.

[@rorywilliams1885]

There’s loads but he is a wizard

[@samsmith4216]

​@@anothercomment3451Santana's voice is stronger than Gary Moore's. You know immediately, after one note that it's Carlos. Can't say the same for Gary Moore.

[@EdReid-x5j]

Hallelujah to that

[@nicolaslogothetis4735]

One of the Santana best song, not very known from the public, but the best ones they know that it is a masterpiece...

[@delBUBAN]

I love the way the song slowly picks up and reaches the climax. It is an amazing piece of music

[@Pedro83214]

@@delBUBAN I totally agree with you!

[@tiburon3737]

Its a gospel song real beautie..

[@gingerpepper101]

Indeed it is!

[@sitewaywebandappsdevelopme7817]

Согласно.

[@Pedro83214]

"Revelations" is a real revelation for everyone who loves that kind of music, for everyone who loves Santana! The dynamic process of this song from the beginning to the end is really unique!!!

[@sitewaywebandappsdevelopme7817]

Я нашла эту музыку и не могу атарватся.Сантана звезда!!!

[@ramses1401]

Amazing tone!!...It sounds like a flute, a sax and a violin at the same time...Santana is the Master of Tone.

[@sven31415]

+Ramsés Pérez Pinzón It is the Humbucker + using of the Volume knob all the time. He picks and then increases the volume. That makes the picking silent.

[@marcfredrix101]

yep.....stil got to do it...... :)

[@BluesLicks101]

The Yamaha SG (played here) is by far his best tone, he said he stopped playing them because they are heavy and hurt his back and shoulder. But they are THE best sound he ever had.

[@stratcat9432]

​@BluesLicks101 I absolutely agree. Never was bowled over by his PRS tones. It's still Carlos beautiful melodic playing, but the Yamaha years as well as his Gibson SG years , were tone that was golden in it's godlike beauty.

[@koaguilds]

Mom passed on Feb. 22, 2018. My father died a month after this was recorded in 1977. The week she died she told me she still missed him. That's love.

[@samsmith4216]

This is Peak Carlos. At the height of his creative genius. Along with his best sound on that Yamaha!

[@steveirby63]

Amen

[@steveirby63]

Loved him on the Yamaha. Never sounded better.

[@12groney]

Yes, the Yamaha/ Boogie years were his best sound. He would hold a note and it would reach the stratosphere. I walked in a supermarket once and Europa was playing on the intercom. I never heard it anywhere but at home or at friends. When he held that one note in the solo people came to a stop and leaned their heads back looking straight up like Carlos does and that's no exaggeration. I don't even think they realized they did it. Music moves people in ways that can't be explained.

[@steverussell8804]

Music does indeed move us in unexplainable ways - and Carlos' espy. I remember first time I heard Europa, which was my gateway into his music. I HAD to hunt down his Moonflower album the next day. Continues to be one of my favourite albums.

[@1alb]

From the days when Carlos felt his music deeply. Sensational. I agree with with many above... The Yamaha guitar had the tone; not too muddy, not too distorted, not too many effects, just clear and pure soulfulness. Carlos uses too many effects since then.

[@davidfarris894]

Carlos at his best!!!! VIVA CARLOS SANTANA!!!!!

[@FunnyIrani]

One of the best guitar solo ever. The melody, the dynamic of the arrangement is amazing. The best electric guitar player ever.

[@silvestrofassari2354]

It was composed by Tom Coster.

[@evanmillar2656]

Fantastic performance... What did Carlos think of Hendrix???

[@lewisaveryfiler7087]

In my opinion, Santana"s best and sweetest tone ever was when he played that Yamaha guitar. Although the move to PRS sounded good I think and wish he would have stayed with the Yamaha. Nothing compares to that sweet tone and sustain that he brought out with that guitar.

[@josemolina959]

Absolute Magic!!! Very Deep, spiritually and musically, Wow!

[@1skipdallas]

This is my favorite track by Santana. It starts slow and builds to the crescendo. I even used this track to wake up to for several years. By the time it was over, I was wide awake! And ready to start my day.

[@ThePhiltrenbath]

Ha! I used to use Song of the Wind 😁

[@tadeovasquez784]

Line up is from the Moonflower album, the one album that had me hook, line and sinker at the age of 13, I’m 60 now and still a die hard fan! Praying he recovers quickly for his back ailments and is back touring, making music and making us all happy with his stage presence and guitar mastery! T. Vasquez

[@pur3mkpker]

possibly the most underrated song of all time. A timeless masterpiece.. Santana is incredible.

[@Ewerb7]

Carlos at the peak of his powers. And yet he gets better!! This a powerful performance which reminds me of his work with John McLaughlin. Just wailing!

[@wittggestein]

1977 después de llegar de la escuela ponía este disco en mi estéreo y pretendía ser Carlos Santana tocando con una guitarra imaginaria este tema y los otros del album Festival y soñando en aquella pequeña sala de mi casa. Gracias Carlos Santana.

[@542bful]

Brasil Rio de Janeiro Sou de 1972 Até hoje faço isto. Toco minha 🎸 guitarra imaginária ao som do Santana...

[@kellyjohn4895]

I remember this concert, it was played on PBS in the 70s. They play it exactly as on the record, Carnival, this is my favorite song ever!!!

[@sportsguy2891]

Festival

[@katsu-jc5cp]

The word "awesome" should be reserved for a musician like Carlos Santana.

[@12groney]

Supreme is even better.

[@Happy-Me.]

The guitar is a Yamaha SG 2000. I feel Santana's best sound was with this guitar

[@buickmonte]

Agree with you 100%,that Yamaha brings tears to my eyes when he sustains a note. I wonder where that guitar is now?

[@BluesLicks101]

ABSOLUTELY! Glad others realize that too!

[@bgauthier]

It's actually an early model of the SG2000 called the Yamaha SG-175B. Carlos basically created the SG2000 with Yamaha as he was searching for a certain sound and better sustain.

[@marcydenville1756]

Of course, simple and well said.

[@DreamsongsProductions]

Santana's sound is Santana's sound even with tooth floss on a broomstick attached to a tin can....

[@maxwellfan55]

OMG what a treat, this band so together brings tears to the eyes.

[@katsu-jc5cp]

That happens to me too!!

[@MrRRHHMM]

Pure Pure Musical Glory.... and May God's Pure Love Bless Us All....

[@THERICHARD1960]

Mr. Carlos Santana simply the best for those who to agree don’t really know his music. God bless you, brother.

[@rodolfopuentejrrodolfo2972]

That is one of my favorite amongst many of his instrumentals His music is universal Thank you Carlos for being my teacher in music and spiritually in tune It great growing up with you all these years Never stop Playing 🙏❤️👍

[@frankiefalcon8979]

this song touches my soul

[@orlandowilson4325]

The mid 70's with that Yamaha was clearly his best tone ever!

[@davidnutt4896]

Yes exactly. The combo of the Yamaha and Mesa Boogie Mk 1

[@lablaine1981]

Beginning in 1973 w/ caravanserai till 1980, Santana introduced us to early years of fusion 🎵🎧,welcome...borboletta...love, devotion and surrender...amigos...🕯️🙏🕯️

[@phantasm8180]

you don't have to be the best to be the best

[@LokkieF]

I've listened to this guy for more than 45 years now, saw some concerts, got all of his lp's, but I still think that 1977 was the magic year.

[@CaptainQuark9]

Probablt the most perfect noise EVER created by a human being! ...minus the first 16 seconds of cymbals.

[@12groney]

Another one of his great instrumentals. Europa, Song Of The Wind, Aquamarine, I Love You Much Too Much. Songs don't always need words when the music can express feelings even better.

[@marciomonteiro253]

Sensacional performance with a beautifull and powerfull melody.

[@giorgioromano898]

Splendida bellissima stupenda canzone dei grandissimi Santana poco conosciuta ma per me veramente eccezionale con il grandissimo eccezionale bravissimo Carlos in Splendida forma ❤❤❤sono gasatissimo visti 3 volte a roma molti anni fa concerti di mitico Carlos!!!!!

[@oscarjavierburgosfernandez4360]

Wonderful... Carlos Santana and Jimmy Page my greatests heroes of the strings. I love this song and I think it seems to Stairway to Heaven because it starts like a balad and finishes as rock... Kind!

[@isladeagua]

The first two minutes hit my soul and fill my spirit more than the whole discography from Satriani, Vai and Petrucci together.

[@jeanlucdemange5154]

Jamais égalé. Carlos santana. Pour créer un morceau comme ça faut être un génie. Vous pouvez écouter tous qui ce fait maintenant. rien lui arrive à la cheville.

[@lastdaysguitar]

Festival was an AWESOME album and done during a great time to be a Santana fan.

[@richardthoben937]

It must have been the early 1970’s when I first listened to Samba Pa Ti and bought Greatest’ Hits. My first Santana album, many to follow. Revelations is one of my many favorites that inspired me to finally learn to play the guitar at age 59 (about 50 years too late). I have a long way to go, I know I’ll never get there, but I already have lots of fun trying. Thanks Carlos!

[@disprogreavette8545]

The Samba Pa Ti off Carlos's 1974 live album Lotus is a personal favourite of that song. Good luck with your playing and it sure is a lot of fun, Cheers

[@fenderstratocastertelecast8479]

My favorite one. Regards from México

[@rickgarcia8481]

Man what a performance of this song live...Bravo Carlos the master

[@ΠαναγιώτηςΠαπαγεωργίου_66]

life long companion that still makes my heart rush

[@suesutton9226]

Santana at his best, this song is pure genius - the first time I Have heard it but it certainly wont be the last ( I Am Awestruck ! )

[@davidethompson1271]

Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, Elvis, and Carlos Santana. They transformed their musical roots into new genres and higher art that crossed all musical boundaries. Geniuses, each and everyone.

[@zorankomadina7540]

J.J. Cale

[@danlamont2884]

still timeless, to the future and beyond. incredible. beautiful.

[@lynnweekes886]

I love Santana on the Yamaha SG2000. Superb tone. Which guitar he plays his music voice still shines through.

[@ValérieALTURO]

Magnifique cela me fait pleurer tellement c'est beau

[@orlandowilson4325]

Absolutely incredible!

[@steverussell8804]

Few songs have such attention paid to the dynamics. Carlos is a master - the way he controls the tone & overdrive thru his fingers and the guitar controls, especially during the first half, is sublime.

[@andrcobb9947]

He makes his guitar gently weeps

[@drogonaut]

Fantastic band

[@AJTV1957]

Ensamblaje perfecto entre la balada y la descarga rítmica mediante el aumento progresivo de la intensidad y el tempo. Como su nombre lo indica una auténtica revelación de lo que se puede hacer con el sonido. Sublime e insuperable

[@selaznog1]

From the LP Festival, Santana on Guitar, Tom Coster Keyboards, Graham Lear Drums, the late Raul Rekow Congas, Chepito Areas Timbales, Pablo Tellez Bass. The band also performed Maria Caracoles with the Tower of Power horns on this show; that clip is available on KZbin.

[@antonioduran4227]

Drums Michael Shrieve,I belive

[@devadipcesarsantana7899]

@@antonioduran4227, drummer was Graham Lear in that years. More strong hits, but the same speed than Shrieve

[@jesusrivera743]

Tom Coster on keyboard just so soulful

[@nunsc8484]

The best Line Up. Tom coster is a master in Keyboards.

[@kowalski4734]

carlos is a legend....and yes this yamaha sg is a tone monster....most undervalued/rated guitar ever.

[@steveirby63]

PRS never has touched the tone and warmth and heat of the Yamaha.

[@willmercury]

Lyrical, passionate and burning: that's how I like my Carlos!

[@lastdaysguitar]

INCREDIBLE artist, album, performance.

[@jakethomas3205]

Wow!

[@jaguaron007]

Enjoy this leyend while he still with us.

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

Yeah !!!!! I Hope you Felt that one !!! 😃 🎶

[@fabmusicman4]

Una nota y ya se sabe que es el...el chamán de la guitarra , el único...Carlitos Santana 🙏😊

[@MrRalphC7]

FANTASTIC SONG. SAW HIM AT THE HOUSE OF BLUES IN VEGAS.SMALL VENUE AND DOING HIS GREATEST HITS .A MUST SEE.

[@marcellesraman4560]

what an amazingly beautiful piece..wow how could i have missed this all these years..truly evokes me spiritually,,you the man!!!

[@fourwaykey23]

Beautiful, just Beautiful ❤

[@carl_anderson9315]

I hate when some people claim he’s slow. He just holds back. He never sacrifices the beauty of melody for the sake of speed. But he can be fast as hell when he wants to.

[@fenderstratocastertelecast8479]

He has musicianship

[@rodolforossi8900]

Lo busqué durante años. Genial y hermoso tema. Gracias!!!

[@DrMtz]

Hahaha it’s not the Yamaha or Prs it’s HIM and his talent, Amen.

[@BluesLicks101]

Its him AND the Yamaha.

[@jorgelobos8153]

Exactly.

[@teresajackson7978]

Is it only me? Or you agree this man is Awesome a genius Fron Mexico Si señor !!

[@nrith]

AMAZING PERFORMANCE!!!!

[@RochesterRJ]

Masterpiece!

[@Dwoed]

Heaven on Earth

[@giuseppechiaramonte9210]

Carlos Santana con la chitarra ne fa quello che vuole,è un vero artista!

[@olivandejesusgarromoreno8834]

Sin palabras..

[@ronniefarnsworth6465]

What a great song !!! Sweet & Surreal to Burning Sky !!! 🙏 😎 ✌🎶

[@kiskasolnychka7374]

Wow!!!Amazing! Thank for the share!

[@DaisyDukes-h3m]

Magnificent

[@tonilara468]

Atemporal y siempre impecable ¡¡¡

[@ericoglesby2614]

MESA BOOGIE MARK i, FIRST HIGH GAIN CIRCUIT EVER , AND IN MY OPINION ONE OF THE MOST VOCAL GREAT TONES EVER. TO THIS DAY.

[@542bful]

Brasil Rio de Janeiro Essa música, esse som é espiritual. Santana e banda na alma.

[@progx8679]

Just AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! : )

[@TheUniversomerodea]

Probablemente su mejor tema.

[@fabmusicman4]

En el momento que uno la escucha y luego pones otra y digo lo mismo 🤣🤣

[@xipetlaloc]

Never ceases to amaze.

[@rj429]

...memories still fade, but pretty sure we were at this show..hahaha we pretty much broke into most of the rock shows back then!

[@GebreMenfesKidus]

This is one of the best Santana videos I've ever seen! Amazing. It seems like so many of Santana's cd's evoke vivid memories of certain periods in my life. I'll never forget when I first bought "Festival" in the mid 90's. I sat in my little apartment and listened to it over and over. What a remarkable album. This is an awesome video! Give thanks for sharing it!

[@hasmikkhachatryan8475]

Bravo!!!!!

[@lonetreug8]

Just saw him last week, still awesome at any age

[@ibanflo33]

brano intenso, passionale, come la produzione che tirava fuori negli anni '70 con la sua YAMAHA SG. Grande ed immenso Carlos!!!!

[@figarodongiovanni81]

Yamaha sg forever!

[@cynthiaarellanes4251]

The song is simply a masterpiece.

[@fabmusicman4]

Ud también madame 😉

[@ColinPRS]

I always thought he played an Yamaha SG2000, but there seems to be sites that say he played the 2000 and soem the 175b? This is one of my favourite Santana tracks.

[@matugameplay5172]

Carlos helped Yamaha develop the Yamaha SG. www.yamaha.co.jp/english/product/guitar/sg/concept/

[@matugameplay5172]

SG2000

[@buickmonte]

Colin P Same here,i read it was the Sg 175B ??? If i were rich i would offer to buy it from Carlos and build a shrine around it,love that sound man!

[@philipcastle1686]

My funeral song,oh yes my Lord !

[@chrisrangel4691]

Has always been a favorite since it came out

[@JoseGonzalez-ll7vy]

The feel and taste of Santana is strong in this tune

[@disprogreavette8545]

Listening to this on shrooms at the lake is a sure sign of summer.

[@stevethomas8054]

I also when I saw Carlos use this guitar, thought that this guitar was his best sound, to date!

[@kellyjohn4895]

I always thought that was a White Rose on the Head Stock, but later, I believe it is a white Crocus flower..such a beautiful guitar!!

[@leisacollins4805]

Pure Passion ❤️

[@antonioparrenohidalgo6073]

UN SER MARAVILLOSO.

[@carlosbarros9218]

thanks for ssharing! gret harmony anda perfoirmance live!!

[@6strings5904]

He was here in his best shape...

[@maritzaduarte1740]

Buen viaje, precioso! Una delicia para mis oídos y el alma❤️

[@samcardenas6264]

Amazing Arrangement, Tone and sound by the greatest

[@nrith]

AMAZING!!