Santana / Ludlow Garage Live (OH, USA 1969) & More

In 1969, Santana garnered worldwide attention thanks to the success of their debut album and their appearance at Woodstock. This two-disc collection captures the explosive energy of that golden early era through rare live recordings. While the Ludlow Garage show in Cincinnati (June 1969) has long been famous among fans for its excellent soundboard-quality audio, this release offers something special. Despite being sourced from an audience recording, the audio quality rivals that of a soundboard recording; the set also includes a bonus performance from the Fillmore West. You’ll want to crank up the volume to experience the raw intensity of early Santana at its absolute peak! The main feature is the October 21, 1969, performance at Ludlow Garage in Cincinnati, Ohio. Centered on their early repertoire, the recording captures a wild, high-energy performance that fuses earthy blues, Latin rhythms, and psychedelic rock. Highlights include the kind of improvisation unique to their early days and arrangements that differ from their later work. Disc 2 adds a rare live recording from the February 14, 1969, show at the Fillmore West in San Francisco. It serves as a historic document capturing the momentum of a band just beginning to make its mark on the club scene. This is an essential live collection for early fans, offering a multifaceted look at Santana during the momentous year of 1969. CD1 Ludlow Garage, Cincinnati, OH October 21, 1969 Early Show Waiting Evil Ways Treat / Shades Of Time Savor / Jingo Persuasion Late Show 6. Conquistador Rides Again 7. You Just Don’t Care 8. Fried Neckbones 9. Persuasion CD2 Late Show Soul Sacrifice Gumbo Fillmore West, San Francisco, CA February 14, 1969 Introduction Waiting Treat Evil Ways Shades Of Time Savor Jam / Let’s Get Ourselves Together