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NY Times Origin Story of Santana-Rob Thomas Hit "Smooth," Omits Creator A&R Star Pete Ganbarg
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NY Times Origin Story of Santana-Rob Thomas Hit "Smooth," Omits Creator A&R Star Pete Ganbarg

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roger friedman
Jun 12, 2024
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Yes it’s 25 years since Santana and Rob Thomas had a hit with “Smooth.” The Grammy winning record is still the most popular song on the radio. (So is The Police’s “Every Breath You Take.”)

Clive Davis did preside over the Santana album, which also won a bunch of Grammys.

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