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Music Appreciation

ProfessorGAC

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5. Saw Carlos On July 5, 1976

Reply to appalachiablue (Reply #4)

Sun Nov 2, 2025, 07:35 PM

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He & his band opened for Clapton. The reason I remember the date was some idiots brought leftover firecrackers and set them off.
Clapton stopped the show, mid-song, saying "Knock off the fireworks. You're ruining the show for everyone. If you came to hear music & you see someone light a firecracker get security and get them out of the building."
After Clapton's set, the brought Santana's entire band out for both bands to play together.
The played nearly an hour, including Latin rhythm versions of Crossroads & Eyesight To The Blind.
Just awesome.

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I saw Santana in 1969 at the West Palm Beach Pop Festival. lark Sunday #1

What a terrific event in belle Florida. Luv Santana, I remember his stunning Abraxus album. appalachiablue Sunday #3

Great Version! ProfessorGAC Sunday #2

Wow, you've had many amazing experiences with the best, lucky. Santana's a fav for many years. appalachiablue Sunday #4

Saw Carlos On July 5, 1976 ProfessorGAC Sunday #5