: Musically, it’s a classic Latin track featuring a traditional montuno piano pattern (a rhythmic, syncopated loop).
: Fher Olvera wrote the lyrics after a phone call with Carlos to discuss working together.
: In Mexico and Latin America, the song was inescapable for months, played "everywhere you go" after its release. santana_corazon_espinado
The song was born from a legendary partnership between and Fher Olvera , the lead singer of the Mexican rock band Maná . Santana’s mentor, Clive Davis, suggested a collaboration with the popular band to help bridge the gap between English and Spanish-speaking markets.
: While Olvera and his bandmates (including drummer Alex González) provided the core Latin groove, it was Santana’s signature guitar work—often compared to a "cry"—that gave the track its "BOOM". The Musical Story : Musically, it’s a classic Latin track featuring
Watch the official music video for 'Corazón Espinado' to see the energy of Santana and Maná's collaboration: Santana - Corazon Espinado (Official Video) ft. Mana SantanaVEVO YouTube• Oct 2, 2013
Released on the seminal 1999 album Supernatural , "Corazón Espinado" became a massive hit across the Spanish-speaking world. The song was born from a legendary partnership
: Carlos Santana’s solos in the song are noted for blending the Aeolian mode (natural minor) and Harmonic minor . In a nod to rock history, he even incorporates licks reminiscent of Eric Clapton’s "Layla". Legacy and Success
