Who did Carlos Santana collaborate with on the single "The Game of Love"?

Carlos Santana collaborated with Michelle Branch on the single “The Game of Love.” The song was released in 2002 as Santana featuring Michelle Branch and became one of Santana’s most successful later-career singles.

The track appeared on Santana’s album Shaman and was released as a single on September 23, 2002. Branch performed the lead vocals and also contributed rhythm guitar, while Santana supplied the prominent lead-guitar work. The song was written by Gregg Alexander, credited as Alex Ander, and Rick Nowels.

The recording has an unusual background. Earlier versions featured Gregg Alexander and Tina Turner, while a version with Macy Gray was also attempted. Producer Clive Davis ultimately selected Branch’s vocal for the released version. The single reached No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.