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Recorded in 1972. Originally released on Columbia (32034). Includes liner notes by Hal Miller.
Carlos Santana and John McLaughlin are two of jazz-rock's finest guitarists, virtuosos who temper their fire with deep spirituality. This album is a summit meeting between the two string wizards and their respective bands; Santana's percussionists mix it up with Jan Hammer and Billy Cobham of the Mahavishnu Orchestra. The guitarists created this album as a tribute to their then-guru, spiritual leader Sri Chinmoy. The passion and purity of their belief in Chinmoy's teachings is matched by the technical facility that could only have come from the discipline their faith provided them.
Two Coltrane pieces open up the album. Santana and McLaughlin enter with all guns blazing, breathing electric fire on a raucous version of "A Love Supreme," given a '73-vintage fusion overhaul. Things get acoustic and contemplative on Coltrane's "Naima." Two blazing, all-out shredfests follow, with death-defying fretwork from both of the principals. Things close out on a reflective note with the short, gentle, acoustic-based "meditation." LOVE DEVOTION SURRENDER is a classic of the first and greatest jazz-rock era, recommended to fans of the leaders' aforementioned bands, as well as aficionados of the Tony Williams Lifetime and Miles Davis's BITCHES BREW, both of which featured McLaughlin.
2003 remastered reissue of 1972 release featuring Mahavishnu John McLaughlin. The collaboration is a tribute to the jazz legend John Coltrane and includes 2 previously unreleased bonus tracks 'A Love Supreme' (alternate take 2) & 'Naima' (alternate take 4). Columbia.
Jan Hammer, Mike Shrieve (drums); Armando Peraza (congas).
Personnel: John McLaughlin (guitar, piano); Carlos Santana (guitar); Khalid Yasin, Larry Young (organ); Don Alias, Jan Hammer, Michael Shrieve, Billy Cobham (drums); Armando Peraza (congas).
Audio Mixer: Jen Wyler.
Liner Note Author: Hal Miller.
Recording information: 10/1972.
Photographers: Ashok Salian; Ashok Chris Poisson.
Arrangers: Carlos Santana; John McLaughlin.
Personnel: Carlos Santana (guitar); Mahavishnu John McLaughlin (guitar, piano); Larry Young (organ); Doug Rauch (bass); Billy Cobham, Don Alias,
Rolling Stone (8/2/73, p.47) - "...this music is rock; loud and insistent, it depends on monochord drones and simple modes for its structure and on sheer screaming force for much of its effect..."
Love Devotion Surrender Music
Carlos Santana - Love Devotion Surrender Songs
| 1 | Love Supreme
(with & Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin) | 7:50 | $0.99 | |
| 2 | Naima
(with & Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin, Take 4) | 3:11 | $0.99 | |
| 3 | Life Divine
(with & Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin) | 9:30 | $0.99 | |
| 4 | Let Us Go Into the House of the Lord
(with & Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin) | 15:45 | $0.99 | |
| 5 | Meditation
(with & Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin) | 2:45 | $0.99 | |
| 6 | Love Supreme
(with Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin) | 7:26 | $0.99 | |
| 7 | Naima
(with Mahavishnu John Mclaughlin, Mahavishnu John McLaughlin) | 2:52 | $0.99 | |
Love Devotion Surrender Music
Love Devotion Surrender Music Review
Average Rating: (4.2 out of 5 stars)   LISTEN TO THIS!!!
THIS IS A COMPLETE ALBUM,THE OTHER GUY THAT REVIEWED THIS SIMPLY DOESNT GET THE CONCEPT.THIS IS A GREAT EDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION, IF YOU LIKE JAZZ FUSION BY ALL MEANS PICK THIS UP AND LISTEN FOR YOURSELF.
Submitted by lron1210 (las vegas) 
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To me, this record is so great that (over a period of three years) I hunted both down men after concerts in Manchester England in the 1990's to sign the front coverof the record so I could get it framed and hang it on my lounge wall. Need I say any more about one of the greatest recordings ever made?
Martin Grupman, Bury, England
Submitted by martin.grupman (Bury England)
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Masterpiece!!!
Carlos masterpiece great guitar album.
Highly Recommend!!!
Submitted by Thomas (Plymouth)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  This is rock'n roll and jazz in a low -down synthesis
The musicians could make you believe it's great music...but no way. This is just the left over chords and riffs Carlos didn't make with the Santana band. John does his best to make this sound like a jazz album; but Mr. Santana's guitar playing and sound kills it. Anyhow..I give credits to the band and McLaughlin...they made it worth listen to.
Submitted by a reviewer (Norway)
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Devadip + Mahavishnu = Pure Fusion
This album reflects what happens when two musicians of diverse but complimentary styles focus their energy on a common goal. Strange as it may be, the goal in this case is glorifying guru Sri Chinmoy, the inspiration behind John and Carlos' most authentic, heartfelt and passionate work to date. The music here is full of fire and determination in a veritable "dueling banjos" for fusion guitar. If you have the time and patience to absorb a whole new spectrum of musical genius, sit back, relax and enjoy a hidden treasure in both the Mahavishnu and Santana catalogs.
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