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".
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
Performed a flamenco-influenced version on his album Solo para ti . Carlos Santana wrote the song in 1970 after
A recent celebrated performance in Mexico. carlos_santana_samba_pa_ti
"Samba Pa Ti" is almost always present in Santana's touring setlists. Notable live recordings and performances include: