Song of the Wind
Santana, 1972, from Caravanserai. Solo by Carlos Santana, Neal Schon.
On Caravanserai; a gentle, lyrical instrumental built almost entirely on long guitar lines.
Song of the Wind, from Caravanserai, is a gentle instrumental built almost entirely on long, lyrical guitar lines. Carlos Santana and Neal Schon share the lead, weaving melodic phrases over a soft, flowing groove. The playing is patient and expressive, favouring sustain and melody over speed, and the two guitarists' lines blend so smoothly that the piece feels like a single, continuous voice. It is often cited as one of Santana's most beautiful moments. Listen for how the lead passes between the players without breaking the mood, and how each phrase seems to rise and fall naturally, like a breeze moving through the music.
Song of the Wind by Santana is featured in our Latin Rock (#11) list. The solo is played by Carlos Santana, Neal Schon and the song was released in 1972.
In our lists
- The 25 Greatest Latin Rock Guitar Solos — #11
- The Best Neal Schon Guitar Solos — #10
- The Best Santana Guitar Solos — #6
Sources
Who played the guitar solo on Song of the Wind?
Carlos Santana, Neal Schon played the solo on Santana's Song of the Wind (1972).