A Blues Compilation 202... | Santana And A Few - Its
Here, the "A Few" are the Greyhounds, a Texas blues-soul band. Santana swaps his usual PRS for a ’59 Les Paul, conjuring a muddy, Delta growl. The result is less Woodstock, more juke joint on a Saturday night.
The version of Santana’s Woodstock anthem appears here stripped of its Latin climax, replaced by a slow, burning 12-bar blues. At nearly nine minutes, this version showcases Santana holding a single note for four bars, letting the feedback shimmer into the red. It is a masterclass in less-is-more phrasing. Santana and A Few - Its a Blues Compilation 202...
The compilation relies on a mix of classic blues standards reinterpreted through Santana’s distinct sonic lens, alongside collaborative tracks where he shares the spotlight. Here, the "A Few" are the Greyhounds, a
