"The Witch" is a song by the American garage rock band the Sonics, written by vocalist Gerry Roslie, and first released as the group's debut single in November 1964 (see 1964 in music).

[3] With the reconfigured lineup, the Sonics became one of the more popular live attractions in the Northwest, and received attention from John "Buck" Ormsby, who played bass guitar for the Fabulous Wailers.

[4] Invited to a rehearsal session at drummer Bob Bennett's garage in 1964, Ormsby initially was unimpressed with the group's selection of cover songs.

Backed by a cover of Little Richard's "Keep a'-Knockin'", the song was too progressive for many markets, but eventually began receiving airplay through smaller radio stations in Seattle.

[7] In addition, the song is one of three tracks by the Sonics (the most of any band) featured on the 1998 reissue of the groundbreaking compilation album Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968.