It is featured as one of the significant tracks in Nick Hornby's book, Songbook . Live History
Carlos Santana wrote the song in 1970 after observing a jazz saxophonist playing outside his apartment while struggling with a bottle of alcohol. Santana recalled that the melody came to him instantly: "I wrote the whole thing right there". carlos_santana_samba_pa_ti
"Samba Pa Ti" (Spanish for ) is a globally acclaimed instrumental guitar piece composed by Carlos Santana . Released in 1970 on the band's second studio album, Abraxas , it remains one of the most recognizable tracks in rock history and a staple of Santana's live performances. Origin and Composition It is featured as one of the significant
A popular modern live rendition.
Added lyrics to the piece for his album Escenas de Amor . Angélique Kidjo: Recorded a version with lyrics in Yoruba. "Samba Pa Ti" (Spanish for ) is a