#16: “Oye Como Va” – Santana (1971)
“Oye Como Va,” released February 2, 1971, is Santana’s rock and blues remake of Tito Puente’s 1962 cha cha chá. Their version, packed with organ grooves and Carlos Santana’s clean guitar lines, hit number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and helped launch Latin rock worldwide.
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Featured on Abraxas, the track blended rhythm and swagger in a way that made winter afternoons feel warmer.