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1) SOiL is a four-piece nu metal band from Chicago, formed in 1997 by ex-members of renowned death metal acts Broken Hope and Oppressor. After three efforts (the EP SOiL, the EP El Chupacabra and the first album Throttle Junkies), they gained international success with their album Scars. Their success was helped by singles such as Halo and Unreal, which bear their distinctive harsh but emotional and melodic sound.
Current members
- Ryan McCombs – Vocals (1997–2004, 2011-present)
- Adam Zadel – Guitar (1997–present)
- Tim King – Bass (1997–present)
- Jon Wysocki - Drums (2011-present)
Former members
- Tom Schofield – Drums (1997–2010)
- A. J. Cavalier - Vocals, Guitar (2005–2010)
- Shaun Glass – guitar (1997–2007)
Touring members
- Jordan Lee - Vocals (2010–2011)
- Mike Tignino - Drums (2010–2011)
Discography
- SOiL (EP) (1997)
- El Chupacabra (EP) (1998)
- Throttle Junkies (1999)
- Scars (2001)
- Redefine (2004)
- True Self (2006)
- Throttle Junkies [Remastered] (2007)
- Picture Perfect (2009)
- Re-LIVE-ing The Scars (2012)
- Whole (2013)
In 2002, SOiL played at Ozzfest and on the Ozzfest 2002 CD you can find the track 'Halo' played live with Zakk Wyld of Black Lable Society.
2) S.O.I.L (Czech band) was founded in spring of 2003. The original formation consisted of the singer Zuzana Kropáčová, keyboard player Jakub Zitko, drummer Roman Vícha and bass guitar player Aleš Slavík. In spring 2004, a guitar player Jiří Šimek joined the band and this is the final arrangement up to the present day.
The band performed not just in Czech clubs but also on several big festivals e. g. Creamfields 2003, Open Air Field 2004, Mezi Ploty, Summer of Love 2003, Semtex Culture 2004 etc.
Current members
- Zuzana Kropáčová - vocals
- Kuba Zitko - keyboard
- Aleš Slavík - bass
- Jirka Šimek - guitars
- Roman Vícha - drums
Discography
- In Fields
- Looking Back (2008)
3) SOIL - Jensen Henrik & Lankin.
4) Soil - Serj Tankian, Daron Malakian, Domingo Laranio, Dave Hakopyan, and later, Shavo Odadjian.
Serj Tankian founded his first rockband "Soil" in 1993. Two years later, in 1995, after one supposed jam session recording and one live show, Dave and Domingo left. Shavo (who went on to become the bass player) brought in drummer Andy Khachaturian. The four of them then named themselves System of a Down.
5) Soil is a gardencore band from Olympia, WA.
Black Betty
Soil Lyrics
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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)
Whoa, black Betty (bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, black Betty (bam-ba-lam)
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Yeah, yeah
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)
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
The lyrics of SOiL's song "Black Betty" are based on an old American folk song, which was originally sung by African American prisoners to pass the time while working. The song tells the story of Black Betty, a woman from Birmingham, Alabama, who had a child that went wild. The lyrics also suggest that Black Betty herself was a strong and steady woman who could make men "sing" with her shaking.
The song's lyrics are quite simple and repetitive, which makes it catchy and easy to sing along to. The use of "bam-ba-lam" after each line emphasizes the rhythm of the song and creates a sense of urgency and excitement. The repetition of the phrase "Whoa, black Betty" also adds to the overall hypnotic effect of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Whoa, black Betty (bam-ba-lam)
The singer is exclaiming the name of a woman named Black Betty with enthusiasm and rhythm.
Black Betty had a child (bam-ba-lam)
Black Betty gave birth to a child.
The damn thing gone wild (bam-ba-lam)
The child has become unruly and unmanageable.
She said, "I'm worryin' outta mind" (bam-ba-lam)
Black Betty is distressed and overwhelmed.
"The damn thing gone blind" (bam-ba-lam)
The child has become blind, causing further worry for Black Betty.
She really gets me high (bam-ba-lam)
The singer finds Black Betty exhilarating and stimulating.
You know that's no lie (bam-ba-lam)
The singer affirms that their statement about Black Betty's impact on them is true.
She's so rock steady (bam-ba-lam)
Black Betty is reliable and consistent in her behavior.
And she's always ready (bam-ba-lam)
Black Betty is always prepared for whatever situation arises.
She's from Birmingham (bam-ba-lam)
Black Betty is originally from the city of Birmingham.
Way down in Alabam' (bam-ba-lam)
Birmingham is located in the southern state of Alabama.
Well, she's shakin' that thing (bam-ba-lam)
Black Betty is dancing suggestively.
Boy, she makes me sing (bam-ba-lam)
Black Betty's dancing fills the singer with joy and excitement.
Whoa, black Betty (bam-ba-lam)
The singer once again exclaims Black Betty's name with energy and rhythm.
Whoa, black Betty (bam-ba-lam)
The singer continues their exclamation of Black Betty's name with the same energy and rhythm.
Contributed by Aaliyah I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
w1ckedb1tch
Favorite cover of this song...it's not very often I can say I like a cover more than the original but BAM-A-LAM!!!!
Darryl Davis
IF LEDBELLY ONLY KNEW HOW HIS SONG SOUNDS WITH ALL THESE METAL COVERED VERSIONS.
NoReallyName
Tossup between this and the Spiderbait cover for me
Donna Howorth
Best version ever heard ❤
Paul Van
Awesome cover!! Love it!! Ram Jam be very happy w this!!!
ynk
i guess the main point is that black betty is pure awesomeness, no matter who plays the song :)
nyshortline
Ram Jam's version has the perfect tempo so you can understand the singer better, but Soil's version has THE BEST guitar and drum solos. The guitar work here runs circles around Ram Jam in my opinion. The only thing that could top this (and it's not easy to do) is if Van Halen covered this song.
WontonMetalPopcorn
I love how the picture is of the band with AJ Cavalier (current vocalist)... when this song was recorded when Ryan McComb was still in the band... still a great version of the song!
Whitebird527
I like all versions..... but this is the most badass!!
Rouslane Maouz
What a great song