What was the first song in Santana's Woodstock set?

What was the first song in Santana's Woodstock set? The first song in Santana’s Woodstock set was “Waiting.”

Santana performed on the afternoon of Saturday, August 16, 1969, during the festival’s second day. The group was still a relatively new San Francisco band, but its Latin-rock blend of electric guitar, Hammond organ, bass, drums and Afro-Cuban percussion made the performance a breakthrough moment.

“Waiting” opened the set before the band moved into “Evil Ways,” “You Just Don’t Care,” “Savor,” “Jingo,” “Persuasion,” “Soul Sacrifice” and “Fried Neckbones and Some Home Fries.” The order is easy to confuse because “Evil Ways” became one of Santana’s best-known early hits, while “Jingo” was another prominent Woodstock-era number.

Santana’s appearance helped introduce the group to a huge international audience. Its self-titled debut album was released just days after the festival, and the Woodstock exposure helped propel the record to No. 4 on the Billboard 200. The performance also showcased the classic early lineup led by Carlos Santana and Gregg Rolie.