I read that Black Betty was a type of gun and the “child” that she had was another gun commonly called a Brown Bess or blunderbuss which often misfired or fired badly and caused some blindness in accidents hence the “damn thing gone wild”. It’s an old , old song, written into a blues song by Leadbelly and then into this rocking song by the one hit wonder Ram Jam.
"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. Some sources say it is one of Lead Belly's many adaptations of earlier folk material. There are numerous recorded versions, including a cappella and folk. The song was eventually, with modified lyrics, remade as a rock song by the American band Ram Jam in 1977.
First :D This song was written by an africanamerican man, only for your information :D so before somebody starts with comments about racism as usual, it is really not racist.
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 lead 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 above he head, 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 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....
‘The origin and meaning of the lyrics are subject to debate. Historically, the "Black Betty" of the title may refer to the nickname given to a number of objects: a bottle of whiskey, a whip, or a penitentiary transfer wagon.’
I read that Black Betty was a type of gun and the “child” that she had was another gun commonly called a Brown Bess or blunderbuss which often misfired or fired badly and caused some blindness in accidents hence the “damn thing gone wild”. It’s an old , old song, written into a blues song by Leadbelly and then into this rocking song by the one hit wonder Ram Jam.
OLD SCHOOL FIRE
🔥 💥 🔥
Loved how you just had to get up and dance!❤
"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. Some sources say it is one of Lead Belly's many adaptations of earlier folk material. There are numerous recorded versions, including a cappella and folk. The song was eventually, with modified lyrics, remade as a rock song by the American band Ram Jam in 1977.
The rumor is that they were given a few hundred dollars to make a video, blew it all on beer and weed, and just decided to make easy back yard video.
1970 , was brilliant then , still is now.
Ram jam is amazing
First :D This song was written by an africanamerican man, only for your information :D so before somebody starts with comments about racism as usual, it is really not racist.
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 lead 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 above he head, 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 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....
GO BIRDS!!! 🦅
Did you ever think you would be listening to music like this? 😂 I think it's tight ❤❤
1977!!!
Yes......Black Betty refers to a musket and is NOT about a black lady.
That was 🔥🔥🔥
This song is actually from 1977
‘The origin and meaning of the lyrics are subject to debate. Historically, the "Black Betty" of the title may refer to the nickname given to a number of objects: a bottle of whiskey, a whip, or a penitentiary transfer wagon.’
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Led Zeppelin's song, Kashmir.
They were one hit wonder
☮️💙💙💙🔥🔥😎
It came out in 75 I think
check out spiderbait - black betty ✌️🤘
I love it when drummers sing.
1977
This video cost free dollars to make.
1970s
they don't make decades like that anymore