The Iconic Drumming Behind “Paint It, Black” | The Rolling Stones Song Breakdown

"Paint It, Black" by The Rolling Stones is one of the most iconic songs in music history. Tune in as the one and only Steve Jordan breaks down how he plays this song originally recorded by Charlie Watts.

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Chapters:

00:00 - Intro
00:20 - Song Overview
00:47 - The Groove
02:09 - Set-Up Adjustments
02:57 - Bolero Section
05:07 - Full Performance
08:24 - Outro
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[BrandonToews]

What an incredible experience working with Steve on his series of Drumeo videos. A living legend.

[DPW]

I really love how Drumeo has evolved. Last year and this year have been THE BEST!

[The_KlaVra]

Man, what a difficult job to get called to, putting on the shoes of Charlie Watts, but I must say that Steve here nails it. We miss you Charlie, but remain assured, Steve is navigating the ship well.

[drummats]

If Steve doesnt make a “listens to a band for the first time” video I’ll riot

[nelldogcf]

Massive props to the production crew and sound engineers. The kit sounds like it was lifted straight from the record. I think if the kit sounded too "modern" it would of stuck out like a sore thumb but the production is just perfect.

[alessandronicoletti]

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how good that snare sounds???

[UWB]

I love the way Steve recaptured the energy of the original that I grew up listening to. He has way more developed chops than Charlie Watts did, but Steve totally pays homage to him as an iconic forefather of rock drumming.

[joep]

Holy shit Steve Jordan is on Drumeo. Hallelujah

[CerealKiIIer]

Been a fan of Jordan since seeing the John Mayer trio live. He's the king of groove. Love him!!!

[LoveOne-]

Now, this is how a conversation with a drummer should be captured! It sounds and looks the best ever!

[diegoalbornoz]

What a sound....Drumeo engeneerings deserves a honour. Amazing drum take.

[gillestijmes]

The bolero on the toms is siiiickk. It really adds even more drive and power to the song - what a brilliant choice by Steve Jordan!

[martinlawrence]

Love that Steve is respecting the brilliance of Charlie’s original drum parts and groove!

[DaGretschguy]

This is just top shelf!! Way to go Drumeo, Brandon and Steve! Thanks Charlie!! ❤

[sandag]

Great to see Steve respectfully place his own mark on the Stones stellar catalog.

[charliesimon]

I attended a benefit (MJF Parkinson’s Foundation) in the winter and Steve was the house drummer for the event. I didn’t know this going in. When I walked up the steps to the venue, I heard the crack of the snare and immediately turned to my wife and said, “I don’t know who that drummer is but I bet when we find out he’ll be famous.” Walked in and was so excited to see him sitting there. What a night!

[nayrdrumr]

Probably gonna finally join drumeo for all the steve jordan lessons. Living legend and forever my favorite drummer! Thank you drumeo for getting him on. There isn't enough about steve out there!

[kylelee]

Absolute legend. Love Steve Jordan. I always think of the quote, I forget who said it, Paul Schaffer or Howard Shore maybe, when they were putting together the Blues Brothers band he said “you’d have to shoot Steve Jordan to get him off time.”

[diegopeart]

Clean, direct, explosive and delicate at the same time. I want to be that kind of drummer someday.

[lomagistrodrums]

Love this man, he swings hard just by talking