Santana's New Album Contains Classic Covers from Beatles to the Doors, Continues World Tour
60s Icon Santana also plans to marry in December
Carlos Santana new album takes on timeless songs from other in his new album, "Guitar Heaven ... The Greatest Guitar Classics of All Time." It was created by Santana and music mogul Clive Davis as a collection of covers of some of the best known songs in rock.
"These songs ... to me are like women that belonged to Jimi Hendrix and Eric Clapton," he said. I had the courage to take them out on a date. I feel very grateful, and pretty certain that if I take them out they will go out with me again."
The guitarist paired up with several singers on the album. Chris Daughtry helps provide an updated version of Def Leppard's "Photograph." Gavin Rossdale lends energy to T. Rex's "Bang a Gong" and a soulful India. Arie gives The Beatles' "While My Guitar Gently Weeps" an earthy vibe.
Santana is also working on original material. The album "Shape Shifter" is set for release next spring.
Personally, Santana plans to marry his drummer Cindy Blackman on Dec. 19 in Maui, Hawaii.
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