Santana-Soul Sacrifice 1969 Woodstock Live Reaction

[@stephenhanson3647]

You need to see the cut with the entire drum solo. This version edited out one of the greatest drum solos. EVER.

[@marleneclausen30]

Stephen Hanson Boy, that is true. That has to THE BEST DRUM SOLO in the history of drum solos. It was a sin to have cut it out.

[@HendrixJHE]

Seriously. I knew when I was watching his reaction that it didn't seem the way I remember it. Why is this edited video around? Surely the extended version is on YT?? Michael Shrieve, what was he, 16 or 17 at Woodstock I think?

[@doplinger1]

That drum solo stole the performance, incredible!

[@doplinger1]

Here's the drum solo by itself! - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hIXVqZJmq8t4bJY

[@sirslice]

@@HendrixJHE Agreed, without the drum solo this performance is like a car without gas.

[@lindazee]

Each time I see this performance, I cry because it reminds me of how, for a brief time way back, we actually had a true moment of peaceful celebration through the most amazing music and musicianship that we just can't find today anymore. Even the best musicians today can't do this because there's just too many other obstacles in their way. Not organic like this was. From the heart, soul and guts...no gimmicks, no recording tricks, no fakery. Just straight up great, amazing, soul-stirring music. The crowd too! Look at how it was all about the moment, the music, and the joy. Yes, I cry, especially now. Joy and peace and love seem like things we aspired to and has now eluded us. Thanks, Jayvee, for bringing us a few moments of joy through your reaction. Much needed!

[@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell]

💕

[@colibri1]

Yep, and you can really see the difference between this original, peaceful, non-commercial Woodstock and the 1990s Woodstock, which was violent, aggressive, and very, very commercial, with hawking of products all over the place. Society today bears more in common with that aggressive, violent, 1990s Woodstock than with the original 1969 Woodstock, of which I see no trace today.

[@glennclarke4239]

I was there, and it was a dream, Santana, Alvin Lee and Ten Years After, John Sebastian, and Jimi . How much better does it get ... the new generation will never know, sliding in mud that is everywhere ... they would be fearful of looking " imperfect " LMAO. :)

[@khanysafan1705]

Being a baby boomer, i’m ashamed of what has become of us. This video makes me sad. All the good we supposedly did when really the bad just went underground. Shame on every trumpist boomer.

[@LadyIarConnacht]

We're losing all organic movements - in business, entrepreneurship and tiny biz, in the green or ecological movement, in the homesteading or back to the land movement. We're all being slowly squeezed into the renter - city dweller - corporate consumer mode. These kids had it right, and I feel the only hope for us is to throw out our phones, buy land together and follow in their footsteps. Small, local communities are the wave of the future if we're going to have one.

[@sandrapullins8644]

the most stoned crowd of all time right there

[@sueprator9314]

This host on this reaction video needs to read up about what WOODSTOCK actually was. IT WAS A HAPPENING.

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

Not just stoned, high as a kite on 60’s LSD

[@judywormell3289]

It was the 60’s!

[@plasmacytoma]

And band.. lol

[@t.a.k.palfrey3882]

I don't remember if I was or not! 🥴🙃

[@larrywt656]

It cracked me up when you said "He's good on guitar". Carlos Santana is considered one of the greatest guitarists of all time. And it should be noted that about 98% of the crowd at Woodstock was stoned throughout the entire three-day show...as well as most of the performers. My sister was there...I've heard ALL the stories.

[@horsefootrot8044]

Hahaha yeah, he’s not bad on that string instrument. That Carlos guy might be a good musician one day ;-)

[@bobgarr6246]

Carlos Santana is an excellent and gifted guitarist. But he doesn't fit into the category of the greatest of all time , doesn't even come close. One must not let personal likes and taste guide you in a statement and decision like that. Way better than him are Jeff Beck, Jim McCarty, Roy Clark to be sure, Joe Walsh, Glen Campbell, Duane Allman, David Gilmour, Eric Clapton to name a few.

[@kentclark6420]

@@bobgarr6246 You're walking a fine line, as well. The same might be said about your choices. I'm a guitarist, not that that matters, but I, or anyone could counter what you said by saying that the same could be said for your choices. After a certain point, it becomes more a matter of taste.

[@jd00222]

@@bobgarr6246 but Santana was literally listed as #20 by rolling stone in the top 100 greatest guitarists of all time

[@Tonye80085]

Carlos himself is on another planet during this performance

[@LarchmontLady]

One on the best live performances EVER‼️💥

[@dabig25]

💯

[@8044868]

Their smiles say it all. This was the big time, finally, and they absolutely nailed it.

[@anunusualironiccircumstanc2246]

Michael Crosby might have been the LSD they took as well. 🤣🤣

[@Tonyblack261]

Carlos Santana is possibly one of the greatest guitarists ever

[@MsThebeMoon]

Rolling Stone has him at #20 for top 100 of all time.

[@_just_looking_thank_you]

Possibly?😆

[@scaramoochscaramooch]

Don't forget Brian May of Queen.......Thank god they are all different..........

[@MM-ku2jt]

My uncle Renee also known as "Manito" little hand due to an injury he suffered ad a child, was better than Santana and the greatest guitar player. Carlos Santana knows who he is he was always a jealous man towards my uncle. My uncle unfortunately did not make it because he always said he would never sign with the devil and he kept his word.

[@bethmyers4715]

I was only 13 in '69 and was too young to go. I've been in love with their music since then.

[@perrymalcolm3802]

Carlos Santana on the guitar 🎸 he’s alive n still tours. U should see him!!

[@lawrenceabeyta3808]

Santana still rocking today and giving guitar master classes.

[@GratefulZen]

Michael Shrieve on drums...15 years old when he started with the band!

[@retiredcarpenter8554]

he was 19 at woodstock

[@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell]

Wow!

[@welshtoro3256]

Yep, a stunning drummer.

[@Adam-ro8vj]

RETIRED CARPENTER Two different statements. And he was late 20

[@GratefulZen]

mediiskit He was born in San Francisco, California.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Jay’s statements of the Year: “that’s a lot of people” and “he’s good”

[@RichieG]

Carlos was tripping HARD during this performance

[@CheGypsyWay]

Yeah he'd just dropped a cap when they call them on..haha!

[@raymondking214]

The whole group minus the organ player was tripping hard.

[@Spazzmatazzz]

Don't take the brown acid! ☺☻

[@rodciferri9626]

According to the interviews of the band members, the only one who wasn't tripping hard was the conga player in the red shirt - he must have gone to bathroom when everyone else took a sip of the kool aid...

[@brentbeardsley655]

He said he had his eyes closed because every time he opened them the fret of his guitar became a snake. That's trippin' balls dude!

[@clydeb7713]

500,000 plus free loving, peace loving people of all races and genders with unbelieveable powerhouse performers. It was a big party getting high and enjoying great music.

[@bluetarot9244]

Carlos Santana playing that guitar as a young man. Theyvwere virtually unknown until Woodstock Which was like concert at a NY farm for 4 days 24/7. Look up SANTANA ABRAXAS is the LP. He’s a legend Carlos Santana

[@RobtJude]

Santana was one of the last bands to be booked. The producers were torn between "Santana" and " a Beautiful Day" Santana won the coin toss and the rest is history.

[@asquare9316]

@@RobtJude The bands that the movie producers chose for the film (documentary almost) all became stars, including Melanie, who honestly wasn't very good. Many bands that were there were left out of the movie. Blood, Sweat, and Tears, being mostly former jazz musicians asked not to be in the movie as they were out of tune for that performance (hard to keep wind instruments in tune outside)and although they became a big deal, they could have become a bigger deal if they had been in the movie. There is a woodstock album (several dvds) which has all of the musical performances, I think. I have it, there is some great stuff on it, and some not so great stuff. I was a few years too young to go there, it must have been amazing, if uncomfortable, with all the rain and everything. A Beautiful Day had one great song, White Bird. Worth a listen.

[@garykelly7422]

It's been over 50 years since this epic performance. Oh how I wish I could have been there ☮️

[@KAP1984]

If everyone in the world lived and loved like Woodstock their would be peace. All love through music

[@larrymarvin2453]

Carlos Santana, one of the original Rock Guitar Gods

[@johnnosiennek7066]

This was the biggest gathering of people in one place This was WOODSTOCK

[@lgbass]

The greatest performance of Woodstock. Never get tired of this.

[@davewilson435]

You have to see the unedited version. Mike Shrieve's entire drum solo is an absolute must see.

[@mnob1122]

One of the highlights of the 1969 Woodstock performance. I became a fan of Santana after watching this! Yes, you need to see Carlos Santana next tour! You won’t be disappointed!

[@rickswegel5108]

Check out "I'm going home" Ten Years After from Woodstock.

[@thefunkybuddha69]

Right on! Alvin Lee absolutely kills it on the guitar.

[@hichambarrak2902]

Looked up everywhere on Google, couldn't find the song or the band. How come?

[@randyhodges8782]

@@hichambarrak2902 On KZbin search Woodstock- Ten Years After- I'm Going Home (Live)

[@davisworth5114]

they sound like a bad biker bar band.

[@sc4096]

Absolutely. “I’m going home” one of the best

[@Queen_of_Hearts-Sharnell]

I am super excited to read all the comments. I have never seen this! I took my 6 month old to one of their shows in Dallas, but I didn’t know all their music. Carlos saw her and talked to us (she was wearing earplugs and earmuffs) and sang a song to her in 1990, but I don’t know which song it was! This is an incredible performance, and I can’t think of a happier place to be right now than here with you guys loving this song and reaction.

[@Coolrockndad]

"Black Magic Woman" is another gem by Santana you should react to.

[@55cjb]

Still listening to it, just as good 50 odd years on...

[@genov9374]

Black Magic Woman AND Oye Como Va on the same reaction- they go together like Heartbreaker and Living Loving Maid

[@armadillotoe]

But listen to Singing Winds, Crying Beast as the introduction to Black Magic Woman.

[@horsefootrot8044]

Yep gets my vote, among many others.

[@dinodasbunce6224]

I would like to see someone do a reaction to the original Fleetwood Mac version then Santana's cover version in the same reaction.

[@thesociallyresponsibleanar2882]

500000 people. No one heard of Santana before this, the drummer was the youngest performer at woodstock at 18 years, and he had only been playing with the band for 2 weeks before Woodstock. Carlos Santana is one of the world's greatest guitarists. What is so amazing about this performance is he said he didn't know what he was doing, he did the whole performance from muscle memory, because a short time before someone offered him some LSD, and he accepted believing they weren't playing till early hours next day, then someone came up and said "your'e on"

[@michaelz9892]

Probably the most exciting 8 minutes in rock history.

[@cousinjack2841]

One of the greatest bands and guitarists. Unmistakable sound. So much good stuff to listen to from Carlos.

[@ashleystewart994]

Carlos was one of the HOTTEST artist in that time, HANDS DOWN!!!!

[@sueprator9314]

I grew w/Carlo's music from his first 3 Latin Rock albums and then as he transitioned with his Spiritual Awakening. His BEST WORKS are his intricate instrumentals on so many of the albums after the first 3. Caravanserai, Welcome, Barboletta, Festival, Moonflower, Blues for Salvador, Oneness -all albums. His most exquisite work was on those albums. Different than this.

[@sheilagimino6685]

500,000 stoned people, you know the jams were out of this world..

[@tonypreston1426]

Two of the greatest guitarists were featured during this festival Carlos Santana and Jimi Hendrix.

[@sallytaylor8724]

'He's good on the guitar! Yebo! That is THE Carlos Santana.

[@jakethomas3205]

Yes ..he's good alright!Carlito.

[@lowrider4266]

Oh my you don't know what seeing this title did for me when i got home. Classic performance. Black Magic Woman. This is going to be priceless

[@syrahlover]

santana, my 1st concert .... spring vacation from boarding school ... 1969 in atlanta .... bought my first "lid" .... started wearing levi's .... life was never the same

[@quickrundown3859]

One of the greatest live performances ever caught on film. Every member of this band was on fire here. Classic.

[@robertperrella4194]

that is funny when jayvee said "THE GUITAR IS CRYING"!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the guitar is crying TEARS OF JOY !!!!!!!!!!!!! CARLOS SANTANA has such DIVERSITY in his music which means HE HAS TREMENDOUS LEGENDARY STAYING POWER FROM GENERATION TO GENERATION !!!!!!!!!!!!!!,,,,,how can anybody not like carlos santana !!!!!!!!!!!

[@lauriedick1319]

I love watching you experience “my” music for the first time! I would love to hear some of “your” music? You make me smile and believe there is hope!

[@lynnsmith3976]

Baby, baby, baby Woodstock was NEVER duplicated. There were many fairly unknown groups that appeared because nobody thought it would be his huge. They even stopped taking tickets to get in because of the huge crowd. And many of these groups are so well known today. Amazing talent that performed.

[@shirleykelly9971]

Since you are looking at Woodstock dig up a few more performances Ten Years After, CCR, Joe Cocker, Jimmie Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Cosby Stills and Nash your reactions and views will show that this rabbit hole is worth the effort

[@hippychikforever]

Sly and the Family Stone!

[@bobmessier5215]

Richie Havens intense performance on just an acoustic rhythm guitar slayed a half million people at Woodstock with "Freedom".

[@glendahawthorne6671]

Richie's ashes are scattered at the site of the festival. Gone too soon.

[@beatnpotatoes]

Best live performance ever.

[@markallen4637]

"There's a lot of people there" - perhaps the greatest understatement ever! That drum solo lasted several minutes, need to checkout the long version from Woodstock to appreciate it.

[@leeswhimsy]

Pure Gold!! Love this! You should investigate more of the Woodstock performances -- and Woodstock itself.

[@joelliebler5690]

A legendary performance on a great song from one of the best guitar players!

[@Marz5004]

Cool reaction post. 💃

[@lilithrising9713]

ahhhhhh! one of the best ever!!!!

[@jeffmartin1026]

Santana had been the "house band" at the Fillmore West and the owner, Bill Graham got them the gig at Woodstock. They were relatively unknown at the time. This performance (and being in the movie) was their break-out point. Carlos Santana (guitar player) said he was trippin' balls on mescaline when they ended up being put on stage early. He said the neck of his guitar turned into a large, writhing snake while he was playing and that he was just praying to God not to f*ck things up.

[@doplinger1]

I heard that he booked Chicago (another band he managed) at another gig so they specifically COULDN'T play at Woodstock, and he could get Santana in.

[@shantielives]

Dave Oplinger Wow life sometimes suck,I wouldn't be surprised 😳 one bit! I guess Chicago didn't need them anyway lol they where good enough to make it in spite of Bill.ok then I'm going to stop typing now. Sending Blessings of Peace,Love and Prosperity! Big Hugzzzzz Shanti

[@sueprator9314]

@@shantielives Its all good Chicago is legendary and so is Carlos...it all worked out!

[@shantielives]

Susan Prator Indeed it did , I love them both, lots of memories,woohoo! Ok now I'm stuck answering this until the video is over 😂!

[@DreamingCatStudio]

Makes me so happy to see you love Santana. Growing up with them was so fortunate.

[@catherinepezzatti3133]

This is one of the most exciting performances I've watched. Thank you for this reaction!

[@cspringer333]

Santana played daytime at the pop festivals and it was awesome!

[@dalebaker9109]

These guys could cut a song. First heard them, as a little lad, around 1968. These videos are up there, with the best of KZbin. Let's help this guy, get a million subscribers. Deserves it.

[@djangodunn5968]

Saw this from 30 yards from stage and everyone was moving and grooving Canned Heat followed and did very well! Thank you ✌✌✌

[@musicman9914]

This was an amazing performance. They always put on great concert.

[@Uniquelyyours1]

I'm so glad I grew up then. So magical.

[@roxannetoth5026]

Thanx a whole bunch for this! I have seen this many, many times. I saw this on TV right after this performance at the age of 13. I have loved Carlos ever since. He is an Icon in many ways. I am thrilled for you, that u got to finally check this out! I am so proud that all this great music we grew up with lasted. We thought it would! I had that argument with her for 30 plus yrs. It finally ended when she was 70, caught tapping her foot and singing Beatles songs while seated in my van, me driving. She finally couldn't deny it! Also, my husband and I were fortunate the summer of 2000 when we got to seat directly in front of this band in Chicago on the "Supernatural" tour. Carlos actually played to me for a very long time that nite, eye to eye sometimes. Just incredible. The whole band was interactive and tried to pull u right in if u appeared receptive. And we were. What a slice of cherished memory this is! I am 65 now and really chronically ill. I am so grateful that we made so many unique memories that I draw from daily. Live life to the fullest. Now I can enjoy the sounds of various birds on my porch or ponder the family dynamics of 16 cats that live outdoors by the house. Time is precious, every little simple thing might be really special too. Peace and enjoy the music...good is good no matter when or what genre.

[@sheilagimino6685]

Look how young my Carlos is!! Love him

[@TheKayaklover]

Al ittle bit of trivia: Carlos SANTANA mentioned during an interview that Jimmy Hendrix gave him some LSD about half an hour before this jam and that it hit his brain just seconds before he started playing. He said that he thought his guitar was melting away.

[@karenj3611]

He's a legend on the guitar! They were Jammin!

[@jenniferjacobs228]

If I had lived over there, I would have been at Woodstock.

[@marymargaretmoore9034]

A legendary performance; please check it out again in its entirety. You should do more stuff from Woodstock; there were so many great artists there. The large drums played by hand are called congas.

[@maineman9447]

There are very few, if any, people in that crowd (and on that stage) that aren't high AF on LSD, among other things. I was just few years too young to get there.

[@MaryIBEW]

I can't believe you have never seen Carlos?!? Watch all of Woodstock - 3 days of Peace Love and Music.

[@sandradaley2241]

Lol...The 60s....Sex, drugs, and Rock and Roll!!!!

[@walkingblueraven4088]

Woodstock was the best birthday present I ever received! Pretty much everyone was high on something including Santana! GOOD OLD DAYS AND GOOD TIMES! To bad something like Woodstock will not happen again :(

[@aquemeni1979]

That’s Carlos Santana on guitar, he’s a rock god. Check out Jingo by Santana, it’s a masterpiece

[@katherinejoseph7133]

“It’s a lot of people, too”. - oh hell yes! Hahaha, that just tickled me.

[@spacecardinal]

And think, this was 50 years ago. Still doing it. Love home. We used to live in the se town. I saw him at a shopping mall and he nodded to me. I thought I had died and gone to heaven!

[@jenniferg749]

Carlos Santana is an incredible guitar player! Love his music!! Drummer Michael Shrieve is terrific too- love watching him play!

[@craigreid7178]

This was widely regarded as the best performance of any group at Woodstock.

[@kellyyork3898]

Fantastic, talented musicians in their twenties taking it right to the edge ( with heart and passion ) without falling off that edge. Wow. By the way, the drummer was barely even 20 years old and was the second youngest musician at Woodstock. Research him. He’s now in his seventies and has won all kinds of awards throughout his life. Santana rocks....always has.

[@imfranki]

Santana is absolutely dancing music especially live

[@patrickvecchio8138]

To me,this was the highlight performance at Woodstock,with Ten Years After performing “I’m Going Home” second.

[@biggeorgetx]

The drummer was amazing. So young as well. Hell, they all killed it.

[@rookmaster7502]

Possibly the best performance during the Woodstock concert. Definitely among the top 3!

[@bobwallace9814]

I saw these guys live in the 70's at the Silverdome holding about 80,000. Two bands, Santana opened for the Rolling Stones. When the stage lights came on, Santana had a Ricky Ricardo three level high band set up all in white covering an entire end zone with 20 guys in it. Two full drum kits, numerous other drummers. Holy shit was all I could think of what were the Rolling Stones thinking by letting these guys on first. Non stop, one song right into another. I couldn't believe the show.

[@northlander4370]

you missed a lot by not being around in the sixties ...i was there , sometimes i think i still am !!!!!

[@leslie8888]

The drummer started at 16 yrs old! Incredible strength. Every young person should watch the whole documentary!

[@therealpollyanna5846]

Love this! A great instrumental is Samba Pa Ti, you will get goosebumps from head to toe!

[@bobgarr6246]

A truly great and energetic performance. But for me, the most incredible thing is that the drummer, Mike Shreeve, was still a teenager when he did this !!! To be that young and have proven yourself to, and be accepted by the industry, and respected at such a young age just goes to show the level of talent we have here. Incredible. Proud to say that was MY time and era.

[@windnchgo]

For me this is the single best performance at Woodstock. And this performance was HUGE in establishing them with the record buying public.

[@kilgoretrout3966]

Great as alwaysz, J!

[@susanbycroft2786]

There were so many famous artists in this one song!! I was there and saw this live!!!

[@jeffdiaz2525]

Lots of great bands perform at Woodstock 1969 .it will never be another in history.

[@johngranato2673]

Real musicians, real talent, real performances.

[@cynthiacharles3344]

The drummer played his heart out !!!

[@williamgallucci9913]

w2ow this was an incredible thing watch pure music that goes to my inner soul wow

[@morganspector5161]

True story: Gregg Rolie (keyboards and vocals) was reminiscing about Santana and said "it was very strange because we suddenly had people coming up and asking us about the meaning of life. Hell, we were just a bunch of 22 and 23-year-old guys making music." Yeah, they were and they did.

[@Erikalynn1977]

Carlos Santana is a legend ♥️ The whole band is awesome love your reaction

[@phillebo]

Great show. Really enjoyed the reaction. Thnx.

[@lilsuzq3289]

These guys were so high on LSD it's a wonder any of them could stand up, much less make inspiring music!!!

[@sandradaley2241]

I am a Woodstock baby!!! Was grounded for 2 months when parents learned!!! Woodstock is like trying to explain a class 5 hurricane!!! Carlos Santana... Refered as ...Saint Carlos is one of top 10 guitar ist in my time. He is spiritual and contributes large amts of money to assist people in need... Great artist. Please please listen to Janis Joplin... My favorite is Summertime... Very old song orginnally from...Porky and Bess Playwright. Lov ur show

[@melissayost4888]

Carlos has said music must come from your soul & it shows!

[@jamescox2749]

good hell he is one of the greatest ever

[@mezellenjohnson2753]

I was never into heavy rock though my older brother still is, I remember hearing Santana in my parents house when he was home from the Royal Navy. I loved your reaction, they helped me see this music in a different way. I've never heard this song before as far as I know but the drums and guitar playing is great and something I have learned to appreciate over the years. You were well into it and rightly so, I can understand why so many people really enjoyed their music now. Take care and stay safe please, love hugs and Peace to you all Mary-Ellen UK

[@carolusrex6171]

I got home from Vietnam a week before Woodstock. My hippie friends bought me a ticket and we hopped into Boyd’s VW bus and drove to New York. What a Trip. I can’t think of a better way to transition into civilian life. The weed was good, and I did a hit of red sunshine acid and that’s all I remember for hours. The music was so fine. The best part of it was there was nobody shooting at me.

[@MaryIBEW]

I love watching your Channel.

[@timothydoherty5337]

"A lot of people here" hahahaha! their vibe was they were all tripping!!

[@hippychikforever]

Don't take the brown acid!

[@charcolew]

That's half a million people watching, that is Carlos Santana, one of the greatest guitarists ever, and that kid drummer the band had is just incredible.

[@LicMegags]

I love the fact that the crowd AND the musicians were all tripping balls, and still, they gave us one of the best performances ever seen by humanity. Drugs do good things too, this is one of them.

[@themoondancer62]

Drums have such a hypnotic effect

[@johanfehr9743]

It literally makes me happy to see you listen to this song for the first time !! I was 15 back in 87 and I watched Woodstock on PBS for their yearly tribute. I love watching young people experience old tunes. Have a great day and keep going !!

[@cheripetty1805]

"I wasnt expecting this, man!" Neither was Carlos Santana, who thought they were to perform in the evening, dropped ACID in the morning, then was told of a change in the schedule. You're on NOW! Back when a drop of Liquid LSD on Sugar Cube was a ticket to ride on an Intergalactic journey thru the Cosmos...or a least take a trip and never leave the farm! Carlos said his guitar neck and head turned into a writhing snake, which he was wrestling and squeezing the notes out of! Truly a legendary performance in the annals of Rock History!