Released on the seminal 1999 album Supernatural , "Corazón Espinado" became a massive hit across the Spanish-speaking world.
: In Mexico and Latin America, the song was inescapable for months, played "everywhere you go" after its release.
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 santana_corazon_espinado
: It won "Record of the Year" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards .
"Corazón Espinado" (Thorned Heart) is more than just a hit; it’s a tale of "painful love" and betrayal that revitalized Latin rock in the late 1990s. The Collaboration Released on the seminal 1999 album Supernatural ,
: Musically, it’s a classic Latin track featuring a traditional montuno piano pattern (a rhythmic, syncopated loop).
: 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 Mana SantanaVEVO YouTube• Oct 2, 2013 : It
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.