Paint It Black - Ciara (The Last Witch Hunter) - MP3 instrumental karaoke

The Rolling Stones' classic "Paint It Black" was released as a UK non-album single in 1966 and was later included in the American version of their album Aftermath for commercial reasons. Credited to the Mick Jagger and Keith Richards songwriting partnership, the song evidenced the increasing influence of Indian and Middle Eastern music on Western psychedelia, incorporating a sitar played by Brian Jones. The lyrics, originally penned by Mick Jagger, express themes of grief, loss, and hopelessness. Despite its somber undertones, "Paint It Black" was an instant hit, topping the charts in both the UK and the US. Over the following years, the song has been included in several Rolling Stones compilation albums and continues to be a staple of their live repertoire. In 2015, American pop singer Ciara recorded a cover version of "Paint It Black" for the film The Last Witch Hunter, introducing the iconic song to a new generation of listeners. Though faithful to the original, Ciara's rendition treads in R&B territory by adopting a more lavish sound and modern production values.