No One to Depend On
Santana, 1971. Solo by Carlos Santana, Neal Schon.
The two guitarists trade leads over a percussion break in the middle of the song.
No One to Depend On, from Santana III, features Carlos Santana and Neal Schon trading leads over a percussion-driven break in the middle of the song. The two guitarists contrast nicely: Santana's lines are smooth, sustained and melodic, while Schon's are brighter, faster and more aggressive. The interplay adds excitement to the tight, Latin-rock groove, and the percussion section pushes the energy higher as the solos progress. It shows the band's early twin-guitar dynamic at full strength. Listen for the back-and-forth exchanges, and how each player picks up and responds to the other's ideas, sometimes echoing a phrase before twisting it into something new.
No One to Depend On by Santana is featured in our Latin Rock (#13) list. The solo is played by Carlos Santana, Neal Schon and the song was released in 1971.
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Who played the guitar solo on No One to Depend On?
Carlos Santana, Neal Schon played the solo on Santana's No One to Depend On (1971).