Explaining what made Beck so special, Santana adds: “I was a big fan of Jeff from the second I heard him play. What I loved most was his imagination and passion. He was a very untraditional player, ...

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Carlos Santana, left, and Eric Clapton hug following a jam session at the Cotton Bowl in 2004. AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez A My guitar is my best lover, ever.

“ Carlos ” has one of the best openings I’ve ever seen — or heard — in a music documentary. We hear Carlos Santana, waxing philosophical and wise (as he’s prone to do).