Ram Jam
Ram Jam were an American rock band popular in the 70s, best known for their 1977 Top 20 hit "Black Betty" (a cover of an old Leadbelly tune) that has been remixed and re-released many times. The band members were Bill Bartlett (guitar), Pete Charles (drums), Myke Scavone (lead singer), and Howie Arthur Blauvett (bass). Jimmy Santoro, who toured with the band in support of their debut album, joined on guitar for the follow-up album.
Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for sunshine pop group The Lemon Pipers Read Full BioRam Jam were an American rock band popular in the 70s, best known for their 1977 Top 20 hit "Black Betty" (a cover of an old Leadbelly tune) that has been remixed and re-released many times. The band members were Bill Bartlett (guitar), Pete Charles (drums), Myke Scavone (lead singer), and Howie Arthur Blauvett (bass). Jimmy Santoro, who toured with the band in support of their debut album, joined on guitar for the follow-up album.
Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for sunshine pop group The Lemon Pipers, while Blauvett played with then budding pop artist Billy Joel in two bands: The Hassles and El Primo. Ram Jam were known for incorporating blues and soul influences in their sound, which set them apart from many contemporaries and brought them brief but strong chart success.
Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for sunshine pop group The Lemon Pipers Read Full BioRam Jam were an American rock band popular in the 70s, best known for their 1977 Top 20 hit "Black Betty" (a cover of an old Leadbelly tune) that has been remixed and re-released many times. The band members were Bill Bartlett (guitar), Pete Charles (drums), Myke Scavone (lead singer), and Howie Arthur Blauvett (bass). Jimmy Santoro, who toured with the band in support of their debut album, joined on guitar for the follow-up album.
Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for sunshine pop group The Lemon Pipers, while Blauvett played with then budding pop artist Billy Joel in two bands: The Hassles and El Primo. Ram Jam were known for incorporating blues and soul influences in their sound, which set them apart from many contemporaries and brought them brief but strong chart success.
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Black Betty
Ram Jam Lyrics
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Black Betty had a child, bam-ba-lam
The damn thing gone wild, bam-ba-lam
She said, "I'm worryin' outta mind", bam-ba-lam
The damn thing gone blind, bam-ba-lam
I said, oh, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Oh, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
She really gets me high, bam-ba-lam
You know that's no lie, bam-ba-lam
She's so rock steady, bam-ba-lam
And she's always ready, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Get it
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
She's from Birmingham, bam-ba-lam
Way down in Alabam', bam-ba-lam
Well, she's shakin' that thing, bam-ba-lam
Boy, she makes me sing, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Whoa, Black Betty, bam-ba-lam
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Huddie Ledbetter
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Taco Stacks
This song is a classic
Krisztina Apathy
Yes
Matthew Drake
BOT for sure! ;)
MICHAEL REYNOLDS
TACOS ARE GOOD. . .
Steve Hansen
It's 2022 , anybody else listening to this timeless classic??crank it up to max!.
Sara Nasr
Listening
Steve Hansen
@The LightningArrow oops !
The LightningArrow
Its not 2021, and yes I love listening to this song!
Colette Lavoie
this song rules ! it always makes me want to dance.i always loved this song.his voice is like a gift from God.my moms name is Betty and ever since I first heard the song I call my mom black Betty and she loves it! it's an honor to listen to this brilliant song 🎵 🙌 ❤️ 👏 👌 💜 🎵
Colette Lavoie
@VibingAustin no she's white but I'm not racist never have been nor is my mom.its just a joke no offense to anyone.i hung alot with some of my black friends and they know not racist too.people that know me get used to my humor even if it's flaky