Santana ft. India Arie
While My Guitar Gently Weeps
Carlos Santana has already established his legacy as one of the greatest guitarists in music history. Instead of resting on his laurels, though, the Mexican-born virtuoso has been devoting his time to laying down a brand new album, featuring his own renditions of some of the most famous singles in rock history.
For his new album, 'Guitar Heaven...The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time,' Santana collaborated with Clive Davis, Chief Creative Officer of Sony Music Entertainment and fellow Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee, to put together some of the most well-known guitar anthems in the world. According to the artist's website, 'Guitar Heaven' will feature covers of songs by Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, the Rolling Stones and the Beatles, among others. And, to help him bring his vision to life, Santana has assembled a world class lineup of artists to lend their talents to his new album. Among the most notable names appearing on 'Guitar Heaven' are Nas, india.arie, Rob Thomas and Scott Stapp.
Santana's new album won't be dropping until Sept. 21, but the artist has already unveiled the first single off of 'Guitar Heaven,' in the form of a stirring cover of the Beatles' 'While My Guitar Gently Weeps.' The song, which was dedicated to the late Beatle George Harrison, features india.arie and world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma alongside the always smooth Santana. "Listening to the song," George's widow Olivia Harrison reportedly told Carlos, "it made me jump for joy and cry at the same time." - AOL Radio Blog
Dates: Santana "Guitar Heaven" tour 2010
- 13 - Sandalford Estate, Swan Valley, Perth, WA
- 16 - Rod Laver Arena, Melbourne, VIC
- 17 - Entertainment Centre, Adelaide, SA
- 20 - Vector Arena, Auckland, NZ
- 22 - CBS Canterbury Arena, Christchurch, NZ
- 24 - Entertainment Centre, Brisbane, QLD
- 25 - Acer Arena, Sydney, NSW
- 26 - Hope Estate, Hunter Valley, NSW
