Carlos Santana's Musical Journey

Rock 'N' Roll Legend Finds Wisdom, Soulfulness Through Music

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Mitchell: You stopped the…

Santana: Everything.

Mitchell: Everything. Stayed home?

Santana: You stay home. You know, and it was the best thing I ever done, because my family is twice as strong.

Mitchell: There's that phrase: beside every great man there's a great woman. Is that you?

Deborah Santana: Well, I really think we're partners. I don't look at it as beside him or behind him. We really just have walked this journey together.

During most of their 32-year marriage, Deborah held down the fort while Carlos chased his muse. Now, they both agreed it was her turn. Carlos would rededicate himself to the family and give Deborah the support she needed to follow her dream.

Earlier this year, Deborah saw her dream become a reality with the publication of her first book, a memoir, called "Space Between the Stars."

The book garnered excellent reviews and at packed book signings across the country, for a change Carlos got to bask in his wife's glow and nothing made him happier.

Carlos Santana: Deborah is my spiritual partner. I want men to be real men and move aside and cheer for your wife, sister, mother, daughter. For her to be like Deborah, a free spirit that can also blossom in her own light, not in my shadow.

After taking time off for his family, Carlos was ready to return to his other love.

Mitchell: Do you like this part of the process? The recording part?

Carlos Santana: Yeah. You get to the music, where nobody's heard it yet, and it's just unfolding. Very embryonic. It really has it's pulse.

This week, Carlos will release a new album, "All That I Am." Carlos teams up with singer Mary J. Blige for one of the tracks.

Mitchell: Carlos, what are you listening for when you hear the playback. What are you listening for that tells you, you got it?

Carlos Santana: It just all fits, her voice and my song. I'm feeling my way with what's there. Just a perfect blend of emotion and wisdom, simplicity, soulfulness, sincerity."

A perfect blend of emotion and wisdom, simplicity, soulfulness and sincerity: Carlos Santana's recipe for a good life.