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Performed a flamenco-influenced version on his album Solo para ti .

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. carlos_santana_samba_pa_ti

It is featured as one of the significant tracks in Nick Hornby's book, Songbook . Live History Performed a flamenco-influenced version on his album Solo

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

The song's enduring popularity has led to numerous reinterpretations by artists across different genres:

A recent celebrated performance in Mexico.