Paint It Black

"Paint It, Black" is a song by the Rolling Stones, released in 1966. It marked a departure from their earlier musical style, incorporating darker lyrical themes and experimental instrumentation. Mick Jagger wrote the lyrics, which express a desire to cover everything in black, symbolizing a profound sense of despair or mourning. A distinctive feature of the song is the use of a sitar, played by Brian Jones, which gives the track an exotic and somber quality. The song also features multiple bass lines and organ pedals played by Bill Wyman, contributing to its unique and sinister sound. "Paint It, Black" is considered a pivotal track that helped the Rolling Stones move beyond their blues-rock roots and explore new sonic territories.1