SANTANA - WELCOME 12" Vinyl LP Album

- Gatefold Album Cover

"Welcome" by Santana offers a visual and auditory journey. The gatefold cover enhances the experience, housing Santana's iconic music within. Released in 1973, 'WELCOME' captures the band's evolution into jazz fusion while retaining their Latin-infused roots.

 

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"Welcome" Album Description:

Santana's 1973 album, "Welcome," isn't just a collection of iconic music; it's a full-fledged experience. Housed within a gatefold vinyl LP cover, the album presentation reflects the richness of the sounds it holds.

This 12-inch vinyl record isn't just a throwback format; it's a gateway into a bygone era where album artwork was an extension of the music itself. The gatefold cover, adorned with artwork and likely photos, promises a deeper dive into the world Santana has crafted.

Released in 1973, "Welcome" marked a pivotal point in the band's trajectory. It captured their evolution from their Latin rock roots towards a more adventurous jazz fusion sound. However, Santana's signature Latin influences remained, creating a captivating blend of musical styles.

Music Genre:

Latin Jazz Fusion Rock 

Album Production Information:

The album: "Santana Welcome" was produced by: Carlos Santana, Mike Shrieve, Tom Coster, Bob Irwin

Record Label & Catalognr:

White Label CBS PL 32445 
Album Packaging:Gatefold/FOC (Fold Open Cover) Album Cover Design with artwork / photos on the inside cover pages.

Media Format:

12" Vinyl Stereo Full-Length Long-Play  Gramophone Record
Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 280 gram 
Year 1973 
Complete Track Listing of: "Santana Welcome"

The Songs/tracks on "Santana Welcome" are

  1. Going Home (Dvorak) - 4:11
  2. Love, Devotion, and Surrender (Kermode, Santana) - 3:38
  3. Samba de Sausalito (Areas) - 3:11
  4. When I Look into Your Eyes (Coster, Shrieve) - 5:52
  5. Yours Is the Light (Kermode, Shrieve) - 5:47
  6. Mother Africa (Coster, Mann, Santana) - 5:55
  7. Light of Life (Coster, Kermode, Santana) - 3:52
  8. Flame Sky (McLaughlin, Rauch, Santana) - 11:33
  9. Welcome (Coltrane) - 6:35
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Note: The images on this page are photos of the actual album. Slight differences in color may exist due to the use of the camera's flash.
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