Michelle Branch & Santana - The Game Of Love (Live @ Today Show 20021022)

Michelle Branch & Santana - The Game Of Love (Live @ Today Show 20021022)

[@steely_Bob]

The game of love, released 9-23-2002. Still sounds great in 2-26-24!

[@bnkrazie]

Music is timeless

[@victorrextex]

you got that right brother.

[@michaelcriscitiello8717]

That, my friends, is how you sing a song live, without electronic enhancements and backing tracks. Kudos to you,, Michelle.

[@ocbosco_]

Carlos is a treasure of this earth.

[@ChrisReinheimer]

Third stone king.

[@correentalley]

I was 12 years old when this album came out. I heard his music on the radio and FELL IN LOVE! His music truly for every age, he makes masterpieces! ❤

[@markhaseley3304]

Everything is done with God's grace. What a great statement of faith from a mainstream musician.

[@Richard-zi3dy]

Amen to Carlos !

[@rthominc]

Absolutely.................couldn't said it better.

[@jezonzed4339]

still listening up until 2023!! damn!

[@jonwatkins675]

Continuing in 2024

[@chopkong]

Hard to believe this song is 20 years old...where did all the time go? What a legend!

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

Indeed and I TOTALLY miss those late 90s/early 2000s lady's fashions too...EVERY LADY...was wearing a pair of solid black, hip-hugger slacks with a flared/bell seam at the bottom. The music was great...and those simple but "very effective" PANTS were the fashion statement...it seems like we're back to a very odd version of "Mom Jeans" again, here at the end of 2022. Not appealing at all...at least to me. BCRadio

[@ProducersVault]

Enjoy life, hug your loved ones, time flies, its been 20 plus years

[@javierperez-hi8ss]

I have this album , I love it

[@RSP7704]

20 yrs old!?!? Surely you can't be serious?

[@BolsaChicaRadio]

@@RSP7704 Indeed; released on September 23, 2002 through the Arista/BMG Company, produced by record label mogul CLIVE DAVIS. As a matter of fact, Michelle was NOT Clive's first choice of singing the lead, it was a male vocal; GREGG ALEXANDER from "The New Radicals", whose pitch & timbre is right up there with Branch's vocal style. But even after Alexander completed his vocal recording onto the session tape, Mr. Davis was still not happy and...believe it or not...asked the great TINA TURNER to replace Alexander's vocal track! Already in her mid 60's, she agreed and Davis loved the recording, BUT, a music video had to be filmed of the piece and Turner turned that down. Davis then asked MACY GRAY to record the lead, but unfortunately, Davis didn't feel Gray's deep & sultry contralto range did not fit well in the lead vocal spot. It was at that point, MICHELLE BRANCH was commissioned to lay down the final vocal track and participate in the filming of the music video. DANG!!! I knew I should have been Casey Kasem! BCRadio

[@denisedoherty4909]

This man is incredible in every way possible. Thank you God for gifting this world with Carlos Santana.

[@markbra]

20 years of my life just flew by ?

[@AdrianCastagnamusic]

We lived a lot !!!!❤

[@sanctifiedsamurai6715]

Thumbs up to Carlos for giving God honor.

[@raybugz9275]

but he smokes weed lol

[@stephintheatre6335]

Don't care, God is made up character in a book

[@squall222x]

You meant Lucifer.

[@thewarriorcall]

Wrong God. Carlos isn't referring to the Lord Jesus Christ when he says "God."

[@thewarriorcall]

@@stephintheatre6335 said the fool..

[@mskaylamichele92]

That guitar and that voice! Just perfection!!!! ❤❤❤

[@carlossantana6342]

Thanks for being a great fan over the years.. you send a text through my hangout Gmail. I promise to give a response back. I guess it's a little way of showing my fans appreciation.. I'm now available to meet and greet. [e-mail]

[@Athdem]

I agree 100%

[@matthewmolkentin6230]

I can't believe Michelle Branch didn't have more hit songs because she really has a great singing voice.

[@jesusrivera743]

Very sexy voice Santana and Branch perfect match

[@pieceofshitzu2]

She had a bunch! It's just that it all happens between the years 2000-2005 😅😂

[@Geanrs2020]

Agreed tottaly! Very sad for we!

[@peachykeen3582]

​@@pieceofshitzu2 Yup, right before social media became a huge thing. My group of friends loved her when we were kids. If she was in her prime and released her songs now, they would even be bigger hits with KZbin, Spotify, the other social media channels, and all!

[@suzanneberkey3495]

I can't say no to him either !! Love and Peace to Carlos, his family and friends forever !

[@eliasrebollosa7546]

That girl can sing live......Wow.....what a Voice....

[@supercooled]

It's ok. The reverbs and studio work really enhances the song and her voice otherwise it's standard fare you'd find in most teenager's bathroom and bedroom. Nothing about her voice really knocks my socks off.

[@Gary-zy1nk]

yeah she's an OK singer, not a great one, but then Kylie can't sing a note and she's a superstar 😨😂

[@BIGBLANCO-FG-VP]

major crush 😍

[@kleinepaal]

i've watched several live versions of this song: it is probably a matter of taste but it do not think that she has a special voice. studio version is something different, but live version is bad...(coming from somebody who cannot sing for sure...)

[@allstopblue5717]

@@kleinepaal she’s a singer/songwriter. Not a popstar singer. There was a difference back then. Now they’re all the same. Just look pretty. Branch could play guitar and actually write songs and sing live. Nowadays it’s not necessary. Just need to look hot. Nothing else required

[@tatooedmonk]

I really appreciate Carlos' wisdom and outlook in life

[@rhondaevans5435]

Carlos Santana is one of the most talented musicians to ever pick up a guitar. And I love that Michelle Branch!

[@agapitoledezmamadaz1522]

He is indeed. He is one of the last great guitar players in the world.In Mexico he hasn´t received the honor he deserves. There is a statue of him in Autlán, his hometown, but people there are not fans of him

[@agapitoledezmamadaz1522]

He is mexican, an illegal immigrant at a time, but he became a legend like most good guitar players of his time: Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Jimmy Page these four are in the hall of fame of the most skilled guitar players. Of course hendrix is on the top jejejeje

[@rhondaevans5435]

Thanks for responding, Jim. Sorry to hear that people in his home town don't favor him. I love the guy, from what I know of him.

[@lauriemansfield905]

What a great song! I love the way Carlos let's his guest artists perform while he accompanies them on his guitar and then makes sure he gives them the applause! He is such a humble and giving performer. I would love to meet him some day, it would be such an honor!

[@Geanrs2020]

Agreed tottaly! Big artist, but, very humble! 👏👏👌👌👍👍

[@jadeduh4555]

Right!! Very new strategy of his to not sing to his music.

[@constitutionalist1528]

Carlos is a beautiful person who touches peoples hearts and makes their souls dance with the joy of love.

[@jeffreycoogan09]

"Michelle Branch" was only (19 years old) when she did this song.

[@josejcabanzo3163]

She's my age now I'm 37

[@Am0rLov3]

18

[@pastense]

I had the maddest crush on her!! Shoot...I still do...

[@TheWaynelds]

@@pastense Too bad, She’s married to a guy I went to high school with, by the name of Patrick Carney.

[@memye288]

@@TheWaynelds Lol so what? I also see some domestic violence charges lol who knows

[@matisyahup613]

whenever i listen to music from the 90s and early 2000s i almost cry. the world really has changed. Why cant we all just get along and be happy like we once could?

[@lourdesprudencio5647]

Yes, totally agree.....

[@lourdesprudencio5647]

It's the cell phone that we can't put down.....

[@allstopblue5717]

Never gonna happen again. I hate to say it but I truly believe it. Things will only get worse. We have our media ti thank for the vast majority of it. CNN, msnbc, Fox, abc, etc, etc. all pushing division day after day. You must hate who they tell you to hate and you must accept who they tell you to accept. Even if it comes down to chopping parts off your child. You must accept it. All in the name of “peace”

[@jiaconis]

I couldn’t agree more! Only thing I could add is since Im a boomer! It’s the 50s, 60s, 70’s and 80s too!!

[@ricardoramos950]

Because no natter what we do, or say, without Jesus we are nothing🙏❤️

[@rbl4641]

2024: amazing performance!

[@stretchgilbert]

We Need More Carlos Santana In This World.

[@branwerks6978]

2 notes and you know it's Carlos. He makes it seem so effortless, but no one can play like him. The solo on the studio recording of this song is perfect, glad they got that take on that day. Perfection.

[@oicsaywhat]

To me it’s like B.B one note and you know it’s Carlos

[@dayleclarke4433]

He's a favourite of mine but he had a shocker on that solo in the video ha ha

[@aircavmedic]

He is very religious. I can’t get enough of him since 1968. Whatever singer he picks is outstanding. The instrumentals are all good

[@cathygrafton2371]

Omfg his speech about doing music that touches all ages and nationalities and having every artist wanting to do his music with him brought tears to my eyes. Im so sappy Lol. Few things make me cry. He got me! Hes so awesome. Listen to that guitar man. Holy Mother of Jesus, thank you God for blessings us with Carlos!!!

[@carlossantana6342]

Thanks for being a great fan over the years.. you send a text through my hangout Gmail. I promise to give a response back. I guess it's a little way of showing my fans appreciation.. I'm now available to meet and greet. [e-mail]

[@awdat]

One of those moments in time and space.

[@electrica2012]

"We come from the light, and return back to the light"

[@jeffreybabor2585]

Outstanding performance she nailed the vocals Carlos Santana chose the right person to sing this and Carlos is always flawless

[@andyhayes7828]

Beautiful voice ( Beautiful woman)

[@rayb3485]

Shes better then most singers live!! Holy shit I love her

[@ADBorrego]

Man, if I could go back to this time again ...

[@jocabedtoledozumaeta3121]

Santana is a genius. So many American musicians were influenced by him. Great music. Great voice.

[@redranger2277]

Michele Branch and Santana are awesome together...MORE is needed! Michele is amazing!

[@warriorgrl2268]

first couple of chords of this song an wow!! takes me back to 2002. Where did all of my years go. Carlos is such a legend!!!

[@mikeituarte2573]

This is the kind of song that sets something off , in a different way, each time you hear it... truly amazing 🙏

[@potiswad]

The melody from his guitar gives me goose bumps....for real. Michelle sounds great too.

[@eduardonolascoflores6426]

Mis ojos se llenan de aguita salada del orgullo de ver a carlitos santana en nue york no habia visto y es poner el nombre de mi patria en otras tierras viva mexico❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Gracias mi cuate y a quien comparte😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊

[@tinmoralejo5984]

I bought that album way back 2002 and my favorite until now, is the game of love 😊 and I really like Michelle branch face really beautiful ❤️

[@TheBlewie]

She's perfect.

[@TheJollycoppers]

Always wondered why Michelle Branch wasn't a bigger name in the biz. I love her music/voice.

[@lbird2]

All live - no tracks - in 58 degree weather.

[@jetwinchester7756]

I liked it when she sang ""Tell me... just what you want me to be"... repeated the same line almost I can't remember how many anymore :D

[@michaelraymundo204]

watching frm Philippines, love ds song

[@luvinlife2887]

I traveled from home in LA to Thailand the year this album came out for Holiday. I was sitting in a GoGo bar with pretty young ladies on each side of me, sipping a cocktail and a Stunner came walking up the runway dancing to this song... I knew that my brothers who fought in the Vietnam war took R and R for a few weeks to the area and bars I was visiting. I was 10yo in 1969. It was a melancholy trip and gave me a connection to those who fought in that war. I’ve been to Santana concerts over several decades, from Ann Arbor, Michigan to home here in SoCal. Long live Carlos Santana!

[@willyum4u]

I love this song, love Michelle Branch, but it wasn't until hearing it this time that I realized it is Santana's solo that sends chills up my spine and keeps me coming back to it.

[@carlossantana6342]

Thanks for being a great fan over the years.. you send a text through my hangout Gmail. I promise to give a response back. I guess it's a little way of showing my fans appreciation.. I'm now available to meet and greet. [e-mail]

[@timsummers870]

Young Michelle Branch ... oh my, what a cutie!!!

[@rener5399]

Santana is the shit…and she is awesome…

[@micheleduschen9826]

Damn his eyes....such heartfelt beauty...both him and Michelle😎he opens and brings the light to those in need everyday...

[@BFGALL]

Yes that's it! Touch peoples heart, it doesn't matter who we are! Music doesn't care about gender, color, background. It's the magic and that's about everything there is in life.

[@jammuncada1433]

Perfect song with Santana & Michelle!!!❤❤❤

[@hugoprentt8463]

Carlos Santana is really a proud of México and all latin América,orgullo de México y toda Latinoamérica 👏👏👏👏

[@plusone8015]

Viva Mexico

[@markhill9275]

He is Spanish sport, not Mexican

[@pumasgoya]

@@markhill9275 you're out of your mind.

[@pumasgoya]

proud es un adjetivo, no se puede usar como un nombre así en inglés. Podrías decir que "he's the pride of Mexico and all Latin America."

[@hugoprentt8463]

@@pumasgoya gracias bro 👍

[@rogerheisler2554]

That beginning guitar intro is as good as it gets! Michelle Branches vocals fit perfectly! Love how she sings "why" it sounds so strong and clear!

[@forego49]

Michelle is the real deal puts out so much great music that just doesn't get heard but I find it a real trip listening to her stuff but her connection with Carlos was really really special on this song LIVE

[@ocasio3024]

He’s such a hippy. I love that guy. Seeing him live is life changing, btw.

[@rickpeuser233]

Beautiful human being, Thank you, Carlos!

[@juliogilcartagena9085]

And no autotune. ❤

[@charlesjoiner1972]

Carlos is just so gifted One of a kind ❤

[@freddysol7190]

A very humble and blessed man.

[@axlegallardo]

Carlos Santana talking about the Afhagnistani people in a good light. In 2001 in a morning show. Props my man!

[@nelsoncharlesif]

shes 33 years old now. Im really missing this moment of musics! where it united the hearts

[@karenholliday2703]

He is an amazing man in every way. I have the pleasure of knowing his lead singer, Andy Vargas. The whole bad is really that kind and humble

[@dmuyco8]

Michelle and Carlos make BEAUTIFUL, MEANINGFUL MUSIC...!!

[@hannahern7753]

I think its Gregg Alexander who make this song btw.

[@remusayta9937]

This what He says.. Touching our Hearts.. Great!

[@rmg70]

Sung and played live…. Outdoors…. Chilly day…. No control room altering the sound. Just brilliant playing and singing.

[@reggiemars2k8]

I dig Carlos' outfit down to those cool shoes. Dude knows how to color coordinate.

[@syfman6]

I love Michelle Branch! She's so talented...💚🎸

[@arluroble2462]

I remember this song... this feeling... Listening to the radio while reading Game magazine of PS2, Xbox, Gamecube, etc... Miss those days... So simple yet so amazing....

[@georgerodart3356]

Carlos picked the perfect Honey Michelle Branch to sing " The Game of Love". What a delivery given by Michelle ! Beautiful smile and movements. A special personality with an innate ability to transmit " Love". Dale Power ! Impersionante ! Vamos!

[@christopherjetson]

carlos is gifted with holy spirit to make this world a better place

[@carlossantana6342]

Thanks for being a great fan over the years.. you send a text through my hangout Gmail. I promise to give a response back. I guess it's a little way of showing my fans appreciation.. I'm now available to meet and greet. [e-mail]

[@kencypaul1775]

Another masterpiece from Carlos SANTANA and MICHEL BRANCH

[@carlossantana6342]

Thanks for being a great fan over the years.. you send a text through my hangout Gmail. I promise to give a response back. I guess it's a little way of showing my fans appreciation.. I'm now available to meet and greet. [e-mail]

[@richardchristensen1768]

Hers is the voice of an angel! Try listening to this song while frowning You just can't do it And you shouldn't!

[@08pmp]

Wow I don’t think I’ve ever heard Carlos speak. And that was a hell of a perspective

[@stephen4763]

Wow - just wow. Love this Michelle Santana mix. After all these years. Awesome & Timeless.

[@jamuga60]

The vibe. The vibe of this song and the occasion come flying thru the screen. Sensational.

[@jimbrown898]

Santana and Tina Turner did this song together and it was my favorite. RIP Tina!!

[@tjbarilla5239]

my ultimate crush in high school days

[@danieldougan269]

Hard to believe this was 15 years ago.

[@stephaneherringtoniowritin9180]

Daniel Dougan Wow!

[@doctorgarbonzo2525]

Timeless......Happy 20th Carlos & Michelle

[@keithsnow3679]

Just fantastic Carlos and Michelle Branch together

[@felixantinori3289]

This album tied Santana with Michael Jackson as the most winning artist in a single Grammy ceremony. It’s been more than 20 years and nobody’s broken their record

[@ad78]

This album is pure gold

[@salmartinez3134]

The way Carlos Santana plays the guitar brings tears to my eyes. Love this song. God is Awesome.

[@jorgemendez1351]

great Calos Santana always humble. I like the he is, the way he thinks.

[@MrStcarroll29]

saw Carlos live last night at the House of Blues in Anaheim. He still has it

[@stevemorse108]

You have to love his sincerity and of course his soulful playing.

[@Ori0n1975]

Michelle Branch, so f'n beautiful.

[@carolinasanchez5489]

Increible, voz de Ella y Carlos y sus músicos indiscutiblemente magiatrales

[@nickdab43]

Such a delight to be able to comment with all of you beautiful people. I absolutely adore Carlos, father to thousands of street children, inspirational, beautiful, wise, humble, how Blessed we are to have him taking us to heaven with a sweep of his hand.

[@butterflymustfly_1232]

Jesus is the Father of All The Fatherless Children. No Man is good enough for that title.

[@nickdab43]

Of course, carlos would be the first to agree that we are the Children of God. I simply referred to the charities he has set up to look after homeless children apologise!

[@bobsaturday4273]

Nick said "father to thousands of street children" quit bitching and nitpicking with your rude unGODly rhetoric the statement was intended for us to think about what what we should do for each other when we are blessed , you ruin that EvaEva

[@carlossantana6342]

Thanks for being a great fan over the years.. you send a text through my hangout Gmail. I promise to give a response back. I guess it's a little way of showing my fans appreciation.. I'm now available to meet and greet. [e-mail]

[@jeffcordova9633]

ive had a crush on her since i was 7 years old.. its 15 years later & shes still as gorgeous ever!!

[@PsYcHoNaUt1993]

jeff cordova looks like were competition. man.

[@mistersylliboy2690]

Very humble guy!

[@CarnivoreguyScott]

We come from the light and we will go to the light, we’re just visitors passing through. Brilliant !

[@JosePerez-ej5nd]

Carlos Santana nació en Jalisco México es mexicano pero se nacionalizó americano es un orgullo de México uno de los mejores guitarristas y músico a nivel mundial de rock de los 60;a la actualidad lo mejor del mundo

[@americanexpat8792]

Yo acuerdo contigo!

[@davidgalicia2967]

Americanos somos todos los que nacimos en América desde el norte asta el sur .

[@lexc2904]

Carlos you beautiful person an amazing soul and still talks like he’s still in the 1960s

[@user-vi8no3cj7j]

I recite this video after watching it in a faraway country called Korea. His guitar playing is so beautiful and it gives me a lot of feeling and inspiration. It is so touching.

[@emersonlopez-cruz2029]

Man I remember being 17 and having the biggest crush on Michelle branch

[@dakelei]

This is a beautiful song. It often brings tears to my eyes.

[@jumavapo]

Amazing, and it sounds terrific, cause live performing on tv is very difficult to make it sounds great. That's the reason most of artists do playback, but this is totally live and sounds awesome.

[@niriaashwell5885]

i love you michelle you bring tears to my eyes with your beauty

[@russellj.s.257]

Carlos is an awesome guitarist and Michelle is very talented and also a mega babe

[@Welcome2september]

WOW! How I miss this days! When people were real, mistakes were real, when sexy was sexy and only that. M.B. My ultimate teenage crush!

[@1staircavalry]

I dont know why the late 90's-early 2000's were awesome had great music, economy was good, not alot of controversy, accept 9-11 gone but forgotten. It was just great, a time to remember.

[@butterflymustfly_1232]

We were at war and have not gotten out of war....:/..

[@faggotsmoker9588]

What the fuck does that even mean?

[@faggotsmoker9588]

Yourtube No, that you were you're mom's mistake.

[@CockLobster]

People nowadays mistake sexy for sexist. Damn shame.

[@helentalia9923]

Beautiful performance 🎤 Carlos has a message much bigger than his music 🎸