Santana's Europa on the Steel Guitar

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 7 Apr 2021 8:58 am

I always loved Carlos Santana's lyrical guitar work, a style that perfectly fits the steel guitar. I'm using my pedal and lap steel for this arrangement, as well as a rhythm track from the Hal Leonard company. Thanks to my pal, Dr. Wayne Yakes, for his suggestion that I work up Europa. Now I have to work on my Carlos facial gestures.
https://chucklettes.com/music

wayne yakes md · Post by **wayne yakes md** » 7 Apr 2021 10:55 am

Chuck "Mr. Blue" Lettes once again knocks a Santana Tune outta the park with "Europa"!!! I honestly don't know which Santana Tune of his I like better, "Samba Pa Ti" on his Vibrato Label CD or this newest smashinf effort "Europa"...Carlos would love these 2 innovative versions of his music I am certain!!
Wayne Yakes MD

Greg Forsyth · Post by **Greg Forsyth** » 7 Apr 2021 5:02 pm

Chuck,
Thanks for sharing your arrangement of a fine Santana tune. I've had this song in my head for a long time but haven't been able to figure out how to play it. Your version of "Europa" is very enjoyable to listen to, as well the rest of the tunes you have posted.
Greg

Carl Gallagher · Post by **Carl Gallagher** » 8 Apr 2021 3:10 am

Back in the 90's I played in a cover band that did a lot of Santana,including this one.I recently took up up lap steel and never thought about doing Santana stuff.That was very good,Chuck.What tuning did you use?

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 8 Apr 2021 6:21 am

Hi Guys,
Greg, glad that you like the arrangement of Europa and the tunes on my site. Glad to share them with you.
Carl, I'm using a C6th tuning for this one: high GECAGE low.
Wayne, you have been a pal from the beginning, including our Omaha days way back when. You have always come up with good ideas for the steel guitar.
Chuck

Carl Gallagher · Post by **Carl Gallagher** » 8 Apr 2021 8:18 am

Thanks, Chuck.I'll be working on that song and a few others we used to do.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 8 Apr 2021 1:03 pm

Hi Carl,
Being a Santana fan, I had some fun working with rhythm tracks from this company:
https://www.amazon.com/Santana-Guitar-P ... 1495069958

Chuck

admin · Post by **b0b** » 8 Apr 2021 1:33 pm

I really enjoyed your reso arrangement of "Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying", Chuck. Very nice.

Doug Beaumier · Post by **Doug Beaumier** » 8 Apr 2021 1:40 pm

Very nice, Chuck.

Steve Blazek · Post by **Steve Blazek** » 8 Apr 2021 2:44 pm

Dr. Wayne came up with a good idea for me as well.....perhaps used car sales.

Craig Stock · Post by **Craig Stock** » 8 Apr 2021 3:02 pm

So good Chuck, You are the ultimate Stylist, really, that is great!

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 9 Apr 2021 5:53 am

Thanks, guys. Glad to share my music with you. Despite the pandemic and lack of music gigs, I've managed to be creative, especially with my home studio. Sharing my music has helped to keep me sane during these times.
Chuck

Larry Dering · Post by **Larry Dering** » 11 Apr 2021 3:15 pm

Chuck, one of my favorites. Awesome job.

Chuck S. Lettes · Post by **Chuck S. Lettes** » 13 Apr 2021 6:03 am

Thanks, Larry. I've also been a fan of Santana for many years. Glad that you like my arrangement.
Chuck