Exactly ten years earlier (1967),The lead singer (Steve Bartlett) was also involved with another one hit wonder band-The Lemon Pipers with their number one hit Green Tambourine-he was the lead guitarist.
"Black Betty" was Ram Jam's only big hit in 1977. But it is one of the most fun & energetic songs. Just some dudes hanging out in someone's back yard & jamming out. Love it! "Black Betty" is a 20th-century African-American work song often credited to Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter as the author, though the earliest recordings are not by him. While some may think “Black Betty” refers to a woman, others claim it’s a nickname for any number of objects, including a bottle of whiskey, a whip, or even a penitentiary transfer wagon.
Nostalgic reactions like yours is why I love TH-cam. I'm nostalgic on a daily basis, watching reactions to my favorite songs or even ones I forgot (I'm 62) You MUST react to The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz. You will go nuts.
This song has a long long history.... This video was recorded in 1977 on Long Island, New York. The lead singer is Bill Bartlett, he was the lead singer in a band called 'Starstruck' prior to being the singer in this video with the band in this video. Ram Jam did not actually play this song.... they just filmed it to look like they were playing this song. The music in this video came from the band call StarStruck with Bill Bartlett. Also, the music is totally from the StarStruck album.... but they did some heavy edits to that StarStruck song to make this song/video.....and yes, Bill Bartlett was in both bands... he purchased the rights to this song from the StarStruck band members and then created a new band called Ram Jam....Bill Bartlett is NOT the lead singer for this band (Ram Jam)... actually Myke Scavone is the lead singer for the band... but obviously not in this video... Myke Scavone is the guy clapping his hands on the left side of video....(Left of Bill Bartlett) This song is actually a country music song..... check out Starstruck Black Betty.... He is singing about Betty Page... Betty Page is a white chick that was well known in the 1950's, and was known as Black Betty back then ... he just plain ol thinks she was sexy....
I love this song, like you I can't believe it was this band that sang this song, I never knew, I spent a long time trying to find out who sang the song I couldn't find it thank you, this song is just awesome love it, woooooooo, 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼, yeah baby, bam-a-lam lol lol, love that, the drums guitars are crazy, wow awesome, play back, just awesome thank you wow, have another favorite.
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I remember listening to this song back in the day. Your reaction was priceless! Welcome to the ‘70’s music !
I believe the money given to them for the video was actually spent on weed and beer, and then they shot this in the back yard. 🤣👍🏼
Lmao 😭😭 legends
😂
Love it!
And? I don't see a problem.
@@eskaymywiener no problem at all xx
Exactly ten years earlier (1967),The lead singer (Steve Bartlett) was also involved with another one hit wonder band-The Lemon Pipers with their number one hit Green Tambourine-he was the lead guitarist.
Wow. That's an awesome factoid. I love Green Tambourine.
"Black Betty" was Ram Jam's only big hit in 1977. But it is one of the most fun & energetic songs. Just some dudes hanging out in someone's back yard & jamming out. Love it! "Black Betty" is a 20th-century African-American work song often credited to Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter as the author, though the earliest recordings are not by him.
While some may think “Black Betty” refers to a woman, others claim it’s a nickname for any number of objects, including a bottle of whiskey, a whip, or even a penitentiary transfer wagon.
Damn thanks so much for this very insightful feedback 🙏♥️
Many of you Yanks confuse it with "Brown Bess" which was a British musket.
Nostalgic reactions like yours is why I love TH-cam. I'm nostalgic on a daily basis, watching reactions to my favorite songs or even ones I forgot (I'm 62)
You MUST react to The Sweet - Ballroom Blitz. You will go nuts.
🤣🤣🤣 Yes! THAT song!
Man this was my childhood 😭
Great reaction 😂❤
Thanks so much for the love 🙌💕🌹
Love Black Betty it’s so good! 👌❤️
This is one of those songs everyone on the planet loves. Great choice Great reaction 😎 PEACE
Thanks so much as always for the love 🙏☺️
Great song and reaction
Thanks so much 🥲 love the nostalgia
this is the short version, you can find the long version with much more guitar solos.
Oh snap send me a link
Dude, you're gonna be at 3K within the next few hours!! 😊
Lol 🙏♥️
Woop! Let's GO bro!! 3K
You've done yourself proud 😎
"Another new artist - "Ram Jam"
God I feel old ...
🤣🤣
NO SCHOOL
LIKE
THE OLD SCHOOL 💥💯💥
I'm here with you always enjoying your show.
☺️🙏♥️ thank you so much
This song's a real Trip, ain't it!? 🤣😝✌️
Lol indeed 🤣
Look up this songs history
Roger ♥️🙏
A one hit wonder for sure.
Damn
It makes me feel like dancing 💃🏻 💙👵🏼✌🏼
I see you moving 🤣🙌
Sharon wooooo
You are high as f. Hahahaha. Love it.
🤣🤣😭
They're tighter than the Gordian Knot.
Lol
This song has a long long history.... This video was recorded in 1977 on Long Island, New York. The lead singer is Bill Bartlett, he was the lead singer in a band called 'Starstruck' prior to being the singer in this video with the band in this video. Ram Jam did not actually play this song.... they just filmed it to look like they were playing this song. The music in this video came from the band call StarStruck with Bill Bartlett. Also, the music is totally from the StarStruck album.... but they did some heavy edits to that StarStruck song to make this song/video.....and yes, Bill Bartlett was in both bands... he purchased the rights to this song from the StarStruck band members and then created a new band called Ram Jam....Bill Bartlett is NOT the lead singer for this band (Ram Jam)... actually Myke Scavone is the lead singer for the band... but obviously not in this video... Myke Scavone is the guy clapping his hands on the left side of video....(Left of Bill Bartlett)
This song is actually a country music song..... check out Starstruck Black Betty....
He is singing about Betty Page... Betty Page is a white chick that was well known in the 1950's, and was known as Black Betty back then ... he just plain ol thinks she was sexy....
There is a longer version of this...
oh? i need it 🔥
New here, thanks to black Betty 🔫
Check out Stevie Ray Vaughan!
How about that Hendrix?
X town.
Added 🙏❤️
The song was actually about a long gun. Don't believe me...do more research. 😎
Lol
Future reference, don't speak to much over the music ❤ thanks
Rayman
I love this song, like you I can't believe it was this band that sang this song, I never knew, I spent a long time trying to find out who sang the song I couldn't find it thank you, this song is just awesome love it, woooooooo, 🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼🤟🏼, yeah baby, bam-a-lam lol lol, love that, the drums guitars are crazy, wow awesome, play back, just awesome thank you wow, have another favorite.
Lol woah black Betty ❤️♥️🙏
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