Soul Sacrifice by Santana at Woodstock

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I haven't posted in awhile, but I just feel compelled to chime in for a minute. Blame it on an over-indulgence in alcohol, and the fact that my wife is watching a completely boring GA-TX football blowout, currently 23-0 (zzzzz). I was listening to Carlos and company absolutely wailing on Soul Sacrifice at Woodstock, and what a pivotal moment in rock that I think it was.

It's F%$^&**# spectacular. The energy is palpable. Carlos has said that due to the chaotic nature of the scheduling at the festival, he was peaking on mescaline when they hit the stage. I am still riveted by every note, as many times as I have heard it. I was just listening to the audio, but I plan to watch the video again soon. As I recall, there is a great split screen passage where an intellectual (and very stoned-looking) blonde girl is hanging on every note, while on the other side of the screen a rather earthy looking brunette is enthusiastically rocking out with her, ahem, ample bosom heaving rather impressively. Showcases the universal appeal of his music nicely! The Gibson SG I have always thought of as the quintessential acid rock guitar.

Awesome bit of timing. Santana's first album hit shelves the same month, and the rest is history. A stellar music career was born.

I love late '60's rock, and this has always stood out as a pivotal moment. along with many others. I also point to the Yardbirds "Train Kept A Rollin'" as the moment I think Jeff Beck invented hard rock lead guitar. I was lucky enough to see him live in Atlanta six months before he passed tragically from bacterial meningitis. These, of course, are just my opinions, and YMMV.

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Topic - Soul Sacrifice by Santana at Woodstock - BlackFrisbee 19:12:23 10/19/24 (6)

the Gibson SG - Story 07:04:32 10/21/24 (1)

RE: the Gibson SG - BlackFrisbee 18:57:08 10/22/24 (0)

RE: Soul Sacrifice by Santana at Woodstock - fantja 06:52:37 10/21/24 (0)

RE: Soul Sacrifice by Santana at Woodstock - Kurtle 22:13:37 10/19/24 (2)

Michael Shrieve... - musetap 13:10:05 10/20/24 (1)

RE: Michael Shrieve... - mg16 14:35:45 10/20/24 (0)

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