SANTANA - CD
SECOND NIGHT IN VERONA

LABEL:
Project Zip 918
SOURCE:
Arena di Verona, Verona 29 May 1984
FORMAT:
2 cdrs
RUNNING TIME:
60.05/54.56
SOUND/SOURCE:
Soundboard stereo
PACKAGING:
Double Slimline Jewel case
 


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SOUND 10 / PACKAGING 10 / PERFORMANCE 9.5

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TRACK LIST:

Disc One: 1. Touchdown Raiders, 2. Spirit, 3. Breaking Out, 4. Samba Pa Ti, 5. Two Points Of View, 6. Gypsy Queen, 7. Incident At Neshabur, 8. I’ve Waited All My Life, 9. Brotherhood, 10. Keyboard Solo/Savor/Armando Peraza.

Disc Two: 1. Who Loves You/Soul Sacrifice/Drums/Soul Sacrifice/Spain/Soul Sacrifice, 2. Open Invitation, 3. She’s Not There, 4. Europa (Earth’s Cry, Heaven’s Smile), 5. American Gypsy, 6. Super Boogie, 7. Hong Kong Blues/Band Introduction.

 


REVIEW:

This release presents the whole set Santana played before Bob Dylan’s concert in Verona in 1984.

The line up consisted of: Carlos Santana on guitar, percussions and vocals, Alphonso Johnson on bass, Alex Ligertwood on guitar and vocals, David Sancious on keyboards, Raul Rekow on percussions and vocals, Chester Cortez Thompson on drums, Chester Thompson on keyboards and vocals, Orestes Vilato on percussions and vocals, Armando Peraza on percussions and vocals, Greg Walker on vocals and Mick Taylor on guitar on Disc Two, Tracks 5-7.

Up to some months ago nobody knew Mick Taylor had joined Santana on the Bob Dylan’s 1984 European tour, then the last 6 tracks appeared. In the words of the first uploader: “We are thrilled to continue our series of releases featuring material from a dedicated West Coast taper and collector who passed away a few years ago. Prior to his passing, he meticulously transferred his extensive archive onto cdrs and entrusted them to a close friend. This friend, a stalwart of the Bay Area music scene for over five decades, understood the importance of sharing these historic shows with the collector’s community. A soundboard recording of Santana guesting on two songs during Dylan’s set has been in collector’s hands and torrented over a decade ago. It appears up until now there have been no soundboard portions of Santana’s own set in circulation. Featuring the final six songs of Santana’s performance, this recording takes on even greater significance as Mick Taylor joined in for the last three, elevating the energy to another level. Though only the latter part of Santana’s set, it begins three songs before Mick enters, with Santana launching into Open Invitation with ‘We’re going to play some rock and roll for you’ and they certainly delivered; once Mick joined the intensity surged, making this one of the finest 30-minute stretches of mid 1980's Santana you’ll ever hear. We owe a debt of gratitude to the anonymous West Coast collector (may he rest in peace) and his motivated friend, who recognized the importance of preserving these historically significant shows before they were lost forever. A special thanks also goes to dime member “davmar77” for facilitating the connection, and to Goody, our pitch master, for his unwavering support of all our historic releases. Collectors, don't wait until it's too late. Together, we can ensure these invaluable archives reach all who will appreciate their magic...no tape left behind!”

Then the whole Santana set for that night appeared in what was reported to be a low generation Soundboard (likely 1st or 2nd from safety copy). On track 5 called American Gypsy it is possible to hear hints of Can't You Hear Me Knockin' Jam with Mick Taylor.

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