Santana - Lotus 3LP

Santana – Lotus 3LP

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Experience the extraordinary energy of Santana with the legendary live album Lotus. This impressive triple vinyl album was recorded during concerts in Osaka, Japan, in July 1973 and originally released in 1974. Led by virtuoso guitarist Carlos Santana, the band delivers a spectacular combination of Latin rock, psychedelic rock, jazz fusion and world music. Lotus is widely regarded as one of the most remarkable live albums in Santana's extensive career.

The album takes listeners on an unforgettable musical journey filled with expressive guitar improvisations, intricate rhythms and hypnotic percussion. From legendary classics such as “Black Magic Woman”, “Gypsy Queen” and “Oye Como Va” to the beautiful “Samba Pa Ti” and the explosive “Toussaint L'Overture”, Santana and his band deliver an outstanding live performance. Songs including “Incident At Neshabur”, “Every Step Of The Way” and “Samba De Sausalito” further demonstrate the group's exceptional musicianship and improvisational talent.

This extensive 3LP edition brings the magic of Santana's Japanese concerts straight to your turntable. Featuring six sides of extraordinary guitar playing, infectious Latin rhythms and adventurous musical arrangements, Lotus is an essential album for fans of classic rock and jazz rock. A remarkable piece of music history that deserves a place in every serious vinyl collection.

Tracklist

LP 1

Side A

A1 Meditation
A2 Going Home
A3 A-1 Funk
A4 Every Step of the Way

Side B

B1 Black Magic Woman
B2 Gypsy Queen
B3 Oye Como Va
B4 Yours Is the Light
B5 Batukada
B6 Xibaba (She-Ba-Ba)

LP 2

Side C

C1 Stone Flower (Introduction)
C2 Waiting
C3 Castillos de Arena, Pt. 1
C4 Free Angela
C5 Samba de Sausalito

Side D

D1 Mantra
D2 Kyoto
D3 Castillos de Arena, Pt. 2 (Sand Castle)
D4 Se a Cabo

LP 3

Side E

E1 Samba Pa Ti
E2 Mr. Udo
E3 Toussaint L'Overture

Side F

F1 Incident at Neshabur

Specifications

Artist: Santana

Title: Lotus

Format: 3LP

Original release: 1974

Recording year: 1973

Recording location: Osaka, Japan

Genre: Latin Rock / Jazz Rock / Psychedelic Rock / Jazz Fusion

Number of tracks: 23

Number of records: 3

Type: Live Album

Highlights

Legendary Santana live album recorded in Japan in 1973

Extensive triple vinyl LP edition featuring six sides

Includes classics such as “Black Magic Woman”, “Oye Como Va” and “Samba Pa Ti”

Spectacular guitar performances by Carlos Santana and captivating Latin percussion

An essential album for fans of Latin rock, jazz fusion and classic rock