Michelle Branch anchors the video with her effortless cool, while Santana provides the literal and metaphorical "voice" through his PRS guitar.
While the video is visually inviting, it serves as a vehicle for one of the most infectious tracks of the era.
At just 19, Michelle Branch delivered a performance that felt mature yet accessible, earning the duo a Grammy for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Produced by Rick Nowels and Gregg Alexander (of New Radicals), the track features a driving "shuffle" beat that is impossible not to nod along to.
💡 Interestingly, the song was originally recorded with Tina Turner. However, Santana felt the track needed a more "girlish" quality to match the lyrics, leading to the version with Branch that became a definitive hit of the decade.
The video’s primary strength lies in its simplicity and warmth. It shies away from complex narratives, focusing instead on the atmosphere of a community in motion.
Watch for the diverse cast of locals, including various couples and dancers, who mirror the song's lyrical themes of romantic risk and play. The Sonic Architecture