The Stones' first psychedelic-tinged single, "Paint It Black" was a chart-topping smash that signaled a new, darker direction for the band. Its driving sitar riff and morbid lyrics made it an immediate, unsettling classic.
- "Paint It Black" reached number 1 on the UK Singles Chart and number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
- The song was recorded during sessions for the album *Aftermath* but was not included on the original UK tracklisting.
- The song's distinctive sitar part was played by lead guitarist Brian Jones, introducing the instrument to Western pop music on a wide scale.
The Rolling Stones are a British rock band formed in London in 1962. They are one of the most enduring and successful rock bands of all time, known for their blues-infused rock sound. The Rolling Stones released the single "Paint It Black" in May 1966, a period when the band was beginning to experiment with more complex studio techniques and darker lyrical themes, moving beyond their earlier R&B covers.
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