Santana / CO, USA 02.07.1977 Soundboard Edition

This release features a 65-minute recording of the February 7th Colorado Springs show from the 1997 North American tour, the era of the legendary album “MOONFLOWER,” using a soundboard recording leaked by someone involved at the time. This PA direct recording from a master directly connected to the mixing console, recently released by staff from that era, lacks some of the live atmosphere, but because it is completely unprocessed and unedited, Santana’s guitar, as well as the keyboards and percussion, resonate with a realistic live sound, and the subtle nuances of the band’s ensemble are conveyed directly. Furthermore, while live recordings for “MOONFLOWER” were also made during this tour, following the consecutive release of “AMIGOS” and “FESTIVAL,” the live tracks included on the album were recorded in Europe, and this release includes tracks like “Give Me Love” and “Let Me,” which are exclusive to this tour, as well as “Oye Como Va,” which is not included on “MOONFLOWER.” Although it is not a complete collection, it is a must-listen for fans. Live at Colorado Springs Auditorium, Colorado Springs, CO, USA 7th February 1977 : soundboard recording 01. Carnival 02. Let the Children Play 03. Jugando 04. Black Magic Woman/Gypsy Queen 05. Dance Sister Dance 06. Europa 07. Oye Como Va 08. Let Me 09. Give Me Love 10. Savor/Toussaint L’Overture 11. Interlude and Roy Ayers Introduction 12. Soul Sacrifice (with Roy Ayers) Carlos Santana – guitar, percussion / Pablo Tellez – bass guitar / Tom Coster – keyboards / Greg Walker – lead vocals / Graham Lear – drums / Raul Rekow – percussion / Jose “Chepito” Areas – percussion