The Rolling Stones, Commas, and Painting Things Black


Paint It

In 1966 the Rolling Stones released Paint It, Black – the comma being an error by Decca Records, but, nonetheless, stirred controversy among fans over its racial interpretation. In later issues, it was titled Paint It Black.

The importance of commas …

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