Black Betty (Ram Jam) | Lexington Lab Band

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  • Опубліковано 22 гру 2024

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  • @davidstuart4489
    @davidstuart4489 6 місяців тому +180

    Not sure folks grasp how difficult this tune is - until you start to count and keep up with the meter. Well done y'all.

    • @papsmear666
      @papsmear666 6 місяців тому +1

      So True!

    • @kbusby4824
      @kbusby4824 6 місяців тому +1

      Indeed.

    • @dwightburns6699
      @dwightburns6699 6 місяців тому +2

      So syncopated, fantastic 😊

    • @geofftipton6210
      @geofftipton6210 6 місяців тому +4

      Extremely complex song with a ton of nuances & accents. Timing to perfection! ❤🎉

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 6 місяців тому +3

      This is unbelievably awesome 👍🔥🔥🔥

  • @sr009
    @sr009 6 місяців тому +168

    When the cover is better than the original! Thank you, LLB!

    • @craigpimlott204
      @craigpimlott204 6 місяців тому +12

      The 70’s Ram Jam cover was better than the original ..

    • @JSFGuy
      @JSFGuy 6 місяців тому +2

      Otherwise known as, outshine the master.

    • @sloanchessman5783
      @sloanchessman5783 6 місяців тому +4

      I’ll definitely co-sign that statement! This is awesome❤❤❤

    • @BP-ry6mw
      @BP-ry6mw 6 місяців тому

      @@craigpimlott204bingo….this is a very good cover, but ram jam still rules.

    • @JSFGuy
      @JSFGuy 6 місяців тому +2

      @@sloanchessman5783 same 🎯

  • @rogermacdearmid4380
    @rogermacdearmid4380 6 місяців тому +87

    Wow! The drummer really kicked some serious hoop-de-hoop on this one!

  • @glennhardy5468
    @glennhardy5468 Місяць тому +9

    These boys are brilliant as good as the originals

  • @GaryPennington-zx6tc
    @GaryPennington-zx6tc 6 місяців тому +49

    Once everybody leaves the house, I am cranking this up!!

    • @lindabergman3127
      @lindabergman3127 4 місяці тому +1

      😂😁 that’s exactly why I have ear buds

    • @cecileroy557
      @cecileroy557 2 місяці тому

      I'm widowed and my neighbors downstairs are away - BLASTING THIS!!!!! 😊

  • @JohnDoe-ny1wp
    @JohnDoe-ny1wp 6 місяців тому +13

    Who else smiles every time they see that LLB has a new video out?

  • @deloresdunbar1464
    @deloresdunbar1464 6 місяців тому +42

    This is an aggressive piece/style of music and You All beat the crap out it

    • @samuski36
      @samuski36 6 місяців тому +1

      What a great reply, yes they certainly did Lol! :D

  • @lonniesutter7064
    @lonniesutter7064 6 місяців тому +16

    What really blows my mind is the fact that you're performing a song that damn near sounds just like the original "studio" recording. Freaking awesome ❤️

  • @2151abell
    @2151abell 6 місяців тому +28

    SMOK'IN HOT DEAD ON !!! Man, you folks KILL IT Every single Time !!

  • @RubenPutteet-wm4wm
    @RubenPutteet-wm4wm 6 місяців тому +28

    Wow. Awesome cover. This is an awesome song. You guys killed this one. Roger showed up and showed out on vocals. The guitar playing and drumming is out of this world. Keep on rocking it guys. Yall are the best. Love this.

  • @brianlane6118
    @brianlane6118 5 місяців тому +9

    I’m an old musician who started when I was their age. I only have one word. WOW!

  • @GeraldJames-if6wn
    @GeraldJames-if6wn 6 місяців тому +22

    In baseball, they have the All-Stars. In music, we have the Lexington Lab Band. Y'all are GREAT!

  • @nvr2old700
    @nvr2old700 Місяць тому +2

    Best version I’ve ever heard. Technical wizardry and artistry guys!!!

  • @Ralph2
    @Ralph2 6 місяців тому +20

    As tight as you could ever wish, no easy feat. Astounding.

  • @georgemichael6068
    @georgemichael6068 6 місяців тому +14

    I’m playing the song and the wife is tapping her feet. Just another great cover from LLB, can’t wait until September

  • @Hemispheres2112
    @Hemispheres2112 6 місяців тому +20

    Absolutely spot on! You guys deserve and earn and should have views in the half million range. Specially with a song like this. Musicians will understand. The "start / stop - timing" in this song is tough!

  • @archerseo
    @archerseo 6 місяців тому +52

    Your drummer looks like if Mountain Dew was a person. SWEET! ROCK IT BABY!

    • @tuckerplaysdrumsalot
      @tuckerplaysdrumsalot 6 місяців тому +7

      You made my day

    • @archerseo
      @archerseo 6 місяців тому +1

      @@tuckerplaysdrumsalot ha your welcome!

    • @matteblak6158
      @matteblak6158 6 місяців тому +2

      That may be the best UA-cam comment I’ve ever seen on any video ever

    • @lmelty71
      @lmelty71 6 місяців тому +1

      Not only can he rock the drums, he was great in Talladega Nights! 😉

  • @surfingnoid
    @surfingnoid 2 місяці тому +3

    Perfectly spot on with all instruments and vocals!

  • @seanlester6500
    @seanlester6500 6 місяців тому +25

    In the time it took me to listen to this, I grew a mullet, bought a t-top Camaro with mud tires, and called different 10 people "brother!" You guys rock!!!

    • @gsdfan8455
      @gsdfan8455 6 місяців тому +4

      Nice

    • @eskieman3948
      @eskieman3948 6 місяців тому +5

      Great, BUT - did you take those T-Tops off, and turn the factory stereo (or what's left of it) up so loud that the speakers shred the cardboard cones? If so, you have achieved Black Betty Nirvana!

    • @tonythegoodman
      @tonythegoodman 6 місяців тому +4

      Camaro with mud tires ...lmao

    • @seanlester6500
      @seanlester6500 6 місяців тому +1

      @@eskieman3948 Pioneer head, Alpine EQ!!!😎

    • @timstratton1523
      @timstratton1523 6 місяців тому +3

      Lmao ! That's great brother ! I was thinkin the same! Great times they were my friend ... Great times ...

  • @TH-dh7qn
    @TH-dh7qn 6 місяців тому +7

    1977, I'm 7 years old, my brother is 17....sitting in his 67 chevelle with 6x9 pioneers in the rear window.....first time I was exposed to Ram Jam... you took me back there.....thank you LLB!!!!

    • @ComputerKevAZ
      @ComputerKevAZ 6 місяців тому

      Check out the original ram jam music video for Black Betty. That’ll take you back.
      Good old 70s yard party

  • @matomato65
    @matomato65 3 місяці тому +4

    Tucker is a real beast on drums. 1000V music!

    • @johncopple6479
      @johncopple6479 15 днів тому

      Drummer is Laser Focused & Precise!!!

  • @joesalyers
    @joesalyers 6 місяців тому +4

    I remember spending 2 whole practices in high school trying to get this song down, drummers hated playing it because they had to play it like the record and not just play whatever they wanted too, but people loved this tune!

  • @eskieman3948
    @eskieman3948 6 місяців тому +6

    I mean... DAMMMMMMMMMNNNN, people! Everybody brought their "A" game tonight for sure! Outstanding LLB cover!

  • @peaches911
    @peaches911 6 місяців тому +20

    Heck Yeah! That was fire!!🔥

  • @briansewart5885
    @briansewart5885 3 місяці тому +2

    Really awesome cover, doesn't get any better than that. Highlights what a great piece of music that is as well. LLB brings the goods once again!

  • @RBoren
    @RBoren 6 місяців тому +2

    Y’all are killing me! I can’t stop listening to y’all and look like you are enjoying playing it as much as I do listening. Song fits Rogers voice perfectly and dang !staying together on Black Betty is miraculous. It’s a tuffy👍 4:09

  • @greenbudkelly2820
    @greenbudkelly2820 6 місяців тому +7

    Fantastic! I don’t even need to listen all the way before giving it a like and comment.

  • @66lwmorgan
    @66lwmorgan 6 місяців тому +6

    wow, damn, WOW, DAMN. This band just keeps getting better.

  • @donny4274
    @donny4274 6 місяців тому +10

    1000% awesome job guys. All I can say is wow. Very much on point

  • @samuski36
    @samuski36 6 місяців тому +3

    It just speaks to the absolute professionalism and verve of every member of LLB that you all can reproduce such a complicated song loved by millions, and it carries every bit of the same spirit and energy the original does! Bravo! 👏👏👏😃🤍🤍🤍

  • @thecolonel5209
    @thecolonel5209 6 місяців тому +6

    Your skills amaze me with every video!

  • @gerrywaneck377
    @gerrywaneck377 6 місяців тому +2

    I've heard the original many times but never seen it played. This cover was fantastic, especially Tucker's drumming. Great sound from only four guys.

  • @jonspangler1868
    @jonspangler1868 6 місяців тому +10

    Ram Jam and Black Betty are smiling.

  • @blaine1987
    @blaine1987 6 місяців тому +4

    I believe this is now the oldest song LLB has performed by a country mile, and what a performance it was! Everybody brought it! ❤❤❤

  • @philgriswold2133
    @philgriswold2133 6 місяців тому +2

    Great job playing one of those lightning it a bottle tunes. I would have said that this song was the essence of Southern rock, but the band was from NYC. A great song remade by the great LLB.

  • @flutetastic-NC
    @flutetastic-NC 6 місяців тому +4

    Any song that starts with a gong crash is gonna be awesome!! Great performance, as always! 👍👍

    • @mozdickson
      @mozdickson 6 місяців тому

      Needs more cow bell though 😂

  • @rockinvida1960
    @rockinvida1960 4 місяці тому +2

    Wow! Outstanding vocalist and killer band. Super impressive. Probably the best cover of that tune I’ve ever heard.

  • @user-conservative-wasp
    @user-conservative-wasp 6 місяців тому +5

    Excellent as always. Didn't realize how difficult this song was until I saw it played.

  • @toddscheler7194
    @toddscheler7194 6 місяців тому +1

    I admit i was never a big fan of this tune but having now watched you guys play it so tightly i appreciate it much more. Rock on, LLB!

  • @joe11741
    @joe11741 6 місяців тому +1

    Props to LLB for covering the ENTIRE song! Drummer awesome with the double kicks as was the rest of the band. Nice treat, thanks folks!

  • @someoneelse6934
    @someoneelse6934 6 місяців тому +1

    This song is one of the most challenging, syncopated beat songs out there. You did a fantastic job keeping it tight. That rhythm is no joke.

  • @PaleRider54
    @PaleRider54 6 місяців тому +8

    Best cover band ever. 🙏

  • @idaho2ndgens240
    @idaho2ndgens240 6 місяців тому +2

    Yea, that is what I am talking about, LLB You Guys Rock!!!!! Thank you for putting it out there for us!!!

  • @kandkmotorsports
    @kandkmotorsports 6 місяців тому +2

    Saw the title and said "no way!" That was awesome! Not much to hide behind when performing that song and you did great!!

  • @dvelilla
    @dvelilla 6 місяців тому +1

    When I saw this in my notifications I immediately wondered how you would handle those off the beat breakdowns. But you handled them like you always do...with expert timing and precision! The LLB gets me high, ya know that's no lie!

  • @stacyestes4443
    @stacyestes4443 2 місяці тому +1

    I so still love that y’all totally rocked it

  • @Alaska_Engineer
    @Alaska_Engineer 6 місяців тому +4

    Oh my!! Y’all knocked that one out of the park!!
    More cow bell…
    and more Jessica! 😎

  • @jj3vgt
    @jj3vgt 6 місяців тому +2

    That was tight! I'm so glad I discovered you guys a few years ago. Only wish it would have been sooner!! Bravo once again! That really rocked!

  • @jonathanl107
    @jonathanl107 6 місяців тому +2

    I always appreciate the instrument choices for certain songs, such as the classic SG for this classic song! Sounding better than the original. You guys rock!🤘🎸

  • @laurawitherington-om5re
    @laurawitherington-om5re 6 місяців тому +2

    A tough piece of music and so expertly done. I know you guys had fun with this one!!!

  • @nascarsteve
    @nascarsteve 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow. Absolutely unbelievable. You guys took one of the hardest songs to play at any instrument and once again nailed it.

  • @zoeyshoots
    @zoeyshoots 6 місяців тому +2

    Holy cow!! Every time you put one out, I say that it’s my new favorite. And you didn’t disappoint this time either!! Fantastic production!! 🇺🇸👍

  • @maxq4070
    @maxq4070 6 місяців тому +4

    Very difficult number to cover. OUTSTANDING ! !

  • @cecileroy557
    @cecileroy557 2 місяці тому +1

    Oh yeah - scrolling through your songs -- jumped RIGHT ON THIS!!! 😮 Excellent version!!

  • @terrybagwell8609
    @terrybagwell8609 4 місяці тому +1

    This ROCKS! To focus simply on the guitars, LLB seems to have a ton of guitarists available, and every single one absolutely KILLS IT! Outstanding!

  • @cactuscanuck6802
    @cactuscanuck6802 6 місяців тому +8

    Somebody call 911, cuz y'all just burned the house down! What a banger!

  • @waltmoody1309
    @waltmoody1309 6 місяців тому +1

    Couldn't click this video fast enough when I saw the song title and the band lineup. The excitement was justified. Great performance.

  • @davesiringo7147
    @davesiringo7147 6 місяців тому +1

    I first watched in awe. Then, I just listened. And from the 1st note to the last, I would sworn I was listening to Ram Jam. Great job.

  • @rockzhard2009
    @rockzhard2009 6 місяців тому +1

    another cover that for me personally blows the og out the water. yall boys may have a future with this whole music thang. SLAPPIN'.

  • @bigcountry5045
    @bigcountry5045 6 місяців тому +1

    OUTSTANDING !!!!!!! this is as close to the actual song as i have ever heard ANY ONE do ....... if you dont go on the voice alone you swear your listening to the actual song, but the voice isnt to far off its self !!! VERY NICE JOBE GENTS !!!!!

  • @rossandrew180
    @rossandrew180 6 місяців тому +2

    Man this is right on...close your eyes and listen to this, the original and that of Spiderbait...all superb, happy eardrums...LLB you guys kill it each time!

  • @ohcanada7838
    @ohcanada7838 6 місяців тому +2

    You guys are having too much fun! This song has always rocked.

  • @msh6865
    @msh6865 6 місяців тому +2

    Smokin hot cover!
    Just when you thought LLB couldn't get any better...a long comes this!

  • @01gater
    @01gater 6 місяців тому +2

    You guys nailed it. Man that was great. Keep on rocking me.

  • @johnspencer6549
    @johnspencer6549 6 місяців тому +2

    I just love everything you post and play , you do have a lot of great music that you share and everyone is so talented

  • @GerardFrenchy59
    @GerardFrenchy59 6 місяців тому +3

    Always loved this song and you do it really justice 👌Bravo, gentlemen 👏Greetings from France 🇫🇷 🎶

  • @resipsaloquitur854
    @resipsaloquitur854 6 місяців тому +2

    Impressive as hell, as always. Slick AND tight. Well done guys, really well done!

  • @georgef7754
    @georgef7754 6 місяців тому +1

    Fantastic effort all round and that drumming was something special. Just going to wait for my neighbours to fall asleep then I'm gonna turn the volume up.

  • @estebandiazserrato5738
    @estebandiazserrato5738 6 місяців тому +3

    Don´t know what to tell!!! You´re amazing again and again!!!

  • @charlieharpman2107
    @charlieharpman2107 6 місяців тому +1

    Heyyy Mike and everyone at LLB!! What an awesome cover!’.. you all sound amazing!!’ Great drumming and super guitar work!’ 🎶🎶👍🎉

  • @JeffD5691
    @JeffD5691 6 місяців тому +2

    Speechless!!! That.....was.....amazing.

  • @tmuxie
    @tmuxie 6 місяців тому +2

    You guys are unbelievable! Every lick, the guitar sounds and the percussions are perfect! Awesome job!

  • @juanziegler1471
    @juanziegler1471 6 місяців тому +2

    For what its worth my name isnt Juan and tell the drummer i raced stock cars in the 90s . This was a Kick azz version , well done all!!!

  • @kevincorsa2664
    @kevincorsa2664 6 місяців тому +1

    Just wow! I was really hoping you would do this song one day. Even better than I expected! Especially like how clear the lyrics are! Awesomeness!

  • @JCPaintGuy
    @JCPaintGuy 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow - just - WOW!! Another great cover from LLB!!
    Thank you all for keeping great music alive and well!!

  • @Antihm-js7wc
    @Antihm-js7wc 6 місяців тому +1

    My god rock and roll at its best whichever version absolutely brilliant certainly warms the blood doesn’t it.

  • @CoreyProcyk
    @CoreyProcyk 6 місяців тому +3

    Great classic rock song from’70s

  • @nickb.237
    @nickb.237 6 місяців тому +1

    Unbelievable performance, the tone on every instrument is some of the best I've ever heard

  • @larrydurkee5741
    @larrydurkee5741 6 місяців тому +2

    That was amazing! Great cover of one of my favourite songs.

  • @simonwiltshire7089
    @simonwiltshire7089 4 місяці тому +2

    Thank you UA-cam gods! :). I loved this !

  • @hammer9856
    @hammer9856 6 місяців тому +2

    The guitars KILLER... The drum fills AMAZING!

  • @laurawitherington-om5re
    @laurawitherington-om5re 6 місяців тому +2

    All I can say is you must play this one in September!!!

  • @PepUrmint7
    @PepUrmint7 3 місяці тому +1

    WOW...! You folks R GREAT! I've said that before. Yep, You folks kick some Serious ASS!!!👍👍👍

  • @thedevilinthecircuit1414
    @thedevilinthecircuit1414 6 місяців тому +1

    KILLER cover. Not many folks know this, but Ram Jam was fronted by Bill Bartlett. He was the guitarist in The Lemon Pipers, who had a number one hit in 1968 with My Green Tambourine. It was one of the very first 'psychedelic rock" tunes.

  • @dannyholder9452
    @dannyholder9452 6 місяців тому +3

    That was FANTASTIC! PEACE FROM SHELBYVILLE TENNESSEE!

    • @kpete9219
      @kpete9219 6 місяців тому

      Peace from Escanaba Michigan and was this fabulous or what?

  • @kpete9219
    @kpete9219 6 місяців тому +1

    mike and the crew, thanks for putting this all together. The video and sound quality are superb! This song has always been in my fsvorites list and everybody was a star.

  • @chuckeyrollins6690
    @chuckeyrollins6690 6 місяців тому +2

    Finally a great cover for this song. Outstanding!!!!

  • @budlistar5312
    @budlistar5312 6 місяців тому +1

    One of my all time favorite songs. Great job. You guys make me wish I was a musician.

  • @adibateman5926
    @adibateman5926 6 місяців тому +1

    Tucker wilson sporting the 70’s glen frey tash is something to behold! and roger slaying the SG! Pair of baddass dudes!!

  • @samgamgee42
    @samgamgee42 6 місяців тому +2

    Proud to be born
    aised\living in Lexington...you always Rock

  • @brianfoskett4410
    @brianfoskett4410 6 місяців тому +5

    SHOULD BE ILLEGAL TO HAVE THIS MUCH FUN!

  • @andreajohnson8329
    @andreajohnson8329 6 місяців тому +2

    Wow! That was really good! Thank you all-

  • @rosauhrin-zk9gw
    @rosauhrin-zk9gw 6 місяців тому +1

    Damn! Just WOW! You need to tour the country as the ultimate cover or tribute band! Some day I hope to see you live! Thanks for keeping the classics alive. Outstanding! 💙✌️

  • @sschultz0666
    @sschultz0666 6 місяців тому +2

    Best cover of this song. Awesome as always.

  • @bryonfaust5243
    @bryonfaust5243 6 місяців тому +1

    Every iteration of your musical commune just kicks a$$. You guys just crushed another one of my favorite songs. 🔥🔥🤘🙀

  • @lorenzell3104
    @lorenzell3104 6 місяців тому +1

    Love to see these guys take on some rock oldies, like some of the Ventures tunes.

  • @cbdeuce8144
    @cbdeuce8144 6 місяців тому +1

    That was awesome! Nothing y’all can’t do. I want more….

  • @Bsquared1972
    @Bsquared1972 6 місяців тому +2

    First cover of that I've ever seen! Perfect!

  • @HighVerbal
    @HighVerbal 6 місяців тому +2

    Y'all Boys are TIGHT ! .. Remind when I first heard the original Allman Brothers at Love Valley , North Carolina .. wOw , were they ever tight .. It was as if they were playing with a Good Hive Mind situated dead center in The Zone ~*~

  • @scottshort3718
    @scottshort3718 6 місяців тому +2

    OH HELLLLLLLLLL YEAH!!!! Great playing of a classic!!!!