THIS MADE MY DAY!! First Time Hearing Ram Jam - "Black Betty" | REACTION

[@brucecronin6396]

Love it !! Rumor is... Ram Jam told their manager they wanted to cut a demo, so the manager gave them $400 to cut the demo, and Ram Jam spent the money on Weed and Beer and recorded this, in the drummers backyard !!

[@shiroibasketshoes]

Do you mean to say this was the actual recording and not a lipsync to make the video?

[@artsensi9759]

@@shiroibasketshoes It was the actual recording on location.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@ But this is a major edit. The album version has a lengthy guitar solo. How do you know, anyway?

[@andybilakshow260]

@@shiroibasketshoes This short version is due to the party was waiting. Nobody likes warm beer.

[@shiroibasketshoes]

@@andybilakshow260 I think getting more Top 40 airplay at the time had something to do with it.

[@Fluxion29]

One of the greatest "one hit wonders" of all time... 🤪

[@tselegue]

You didn't pause that song one once, Stacey. That said a lot. I've really been enjoying listening to my favorite music with you SO MUCH! You've become a treasure.

[@Cadinho93]

Fun Fact: Director of the video asked them how much they needed to shoot the video. Ram Jam responded... 200 dollars. Director thought it was for production. It was for weed to get them in the zone. The video was also shot in the drummers backyard. Also, Black Betty was a song by blues legend Lead Belly, Huddie Ledbetter back in the 1930s. Ram Jam was just covering it with their rocking version.

[@paulbrut]

Only the last part is accurate.

[@The.Magnificent.one.2025]

Even the last part is inaccurate. It dates from before that. ​@@paulbrut

[@JeffCarlson-p2n]

Probably the most kick ass one hit wonder ever!

[@theodoreritola7641]

And Spirit in the Sky from 1970,,, Black Bettys from 1977

[@BlueDragon53]

This is how I grew up we had garage bands in my neighborhood of two hundred homes in the middle of farm country in the middle of Michigan. Also had barn parties with my brothers band Had a great childhood! Still friends with all the people I grew up with. ALways something going on! Loved your reaction Stacey!

[@Lannes03]

There's a Longer Version with an EPIC Guitar Solo... TRACK IT DOWN! 💎⚡️♥️🦅🇺🇲

[@leonherinx129]

Yes your right. All the reactions of Ram Jam are short versions. Too bad😢😢😢😢😢

[@dumattco]

⁠ there’s a group called Spiderbait that covers this and they have a live version that seven minutes long! 🤪 kzbin.info/www/bejne/gGjHapmZnb-YfKcsi=s-OnAMtq-VoJ-t4p

[@tommack9395]

Videos back then were normally edited shorter to play on other media outlets (television).. much like longer songs were edited shorter to play on the radio. Good example this was Focus by Hocus Pocus is seven minutes on the album and they got invited to play it live on NBC´s Midnight Special but they were told to shorten it... instead the band sped up the tempo to fit it into the five and a half minutes the show allotted them.

[@marcodebruin5370]

Done the research for ya: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y4WVpaGcZ5ifr8U

[@leonherinx129]

The original version is 3.56 minutes long

[@albertdenardo2777]

The lead guitar player and singer is Bill Bartlett and back in the 60s he was the guitar player for the band The Lemon Pipers that did the song Green Tambourine.

[@mikeymoo1650]

This is the radio edit... there's a full version with an EPIC guitar solo!!!

[@deoncruywagen5191]

The first part of this song is an old blues song (usually sung much, much slower). The 2nd part was written by the lead singer about his favorite pin-up model, Betty Page. Such a fun song.

[@Pomdownuder]

Legend has it they were given $700. To shoot a video $650 was spent on weed & booze, $50 was for the location

[@stlmopoet]

When you mentioned replay, you found your solution. Fifty plus years ago, we just put the needle back to the beginning of the track. A song was as long as it was, but it could be repeated forever.

[@bloodynorahvan2203]

Such an awesome song, totally timeless, complete perfection and a total vibe

[@clasmaster1471]

It is the iconic ram jam/black Betty! It was always the two minute banger!

[@rickashworth7304]

I Love your uplifting enthusiasm for this song! I remember when this came out, as teenagers, we were into the nightly "Roller Skating Rink" thing.... when this song came on, well, we cranked-up our speed and just had a blast with it! You're gonna want to check out "Radar Love" by Golden Earring. And please do not forget "Frankenstein" live by Edgar Winter Group... something you've never seen before, I'm sure!!! Enjoy!

[@michaelgodsey8990]

SO glad you finally discovered this infectious song! This is indeed timeless, and one that just doesn't get old listening to!

[@thedealer777]

Hey kid, here's a little background on the song. The original, started as a work song, sung by Black men in the early last century. The song, has ties to the great blues performer/songwriter, Lead Belly. Some claim that “Black Betty” was written by Lead Belly, though others claim that he adapted it from even earlier versions. Some say “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 prison transfer wagon. I used to listen to it when I was a "one-percenter" (outlaw biker) back in the 70s & early 80s.

[@maggedo-x1s]

"Black Betty"'s OG is '30's 'Leadbelly', born in 1888, inspiring many cover'ing big hit- makers like CCR, Nirvana, & RamJam! Cool reactions to cool '78 hit, Stacey! 👍

[@cmiles97x38]

Making a video at a back yard party was genius! I've always enjoyed how they showed him playing guitar that well.

[@TonyKomarytska]

That guitar itself has a whole backstory too, if I remember. :D

[@markbradford8626]

its why modern music doesnt hold a candle

[@robertboyer1086]

That's Rock & Roll!🤘

[@theodoreritola7641]

70s Rock and Roll ,

[@garyrobb5341]

When the song was first released it was banned from some radio stations for supposedly being racist. It wasn’t. The radio stations were. You’re so pretty and fun to watch. Luv ya girlie.😊❤

[@stevetanner3019]

One of the greatest all out Rockin’ tunes ever recorded. And yes, there’s an unedited album version with a great guitar solo. This video version was a radio edit. Also I need to say, as someone who’s worked in the broadcasting industry most of my life, you have a fantastic voice.

[@stephenholbrook4391]

I named my Jeep Black Betty. Ain’t no rock like Southern rock! Hold my beer and watch this!

[@kenlansdowne7963]

From Discogs they released two albums in 1977 and 1978. Ram Jam is a hard rock band from New York, New York, USA, that was formed in 1977. The band was primarily known for its hit single Black Betty from 1977. But actually Black Betty was released two years earlier by Starstruck - a band, Bill Bartlett played in before Ram Jam was formed around him. Actually the Ram Jam version of the song is no new recording of the song, but an edited and re-arranged version of the Starstruck version from 1975.

[@chrisbass5667]

Awesome song to cruise down the highway to,on repeat! Sometimes i wonder why more people haven't heard of this,then i pass by a mirror and say,oh yeah,that's why!😂

[@PropGuru702]

Stacey! Love this reaction. You're hitting some great classics lately and I'm HERE for it! 😅 P.s. You seem like so much fun 😂 your smile is so contagious and intoxicating. I would love to take you out... But I digress 🫠 stay awesome miss Stacey!

[@gasser217]

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[@rubennigaglioni6118]

Shoot your shot playa!!! 😂

[@PropGuru702]

@@rubennigaglioni6118 tell me I'm wrong and I'll tell you you're lyin 😆 Lol she's friggin amazing 😂

[@PropGuru702]

@@gasser217 !!!!

[@stevenmaritz2684]

You called this an "upbeat, fun song". I agree. I'm ususally not a huge fan of covers but Australian band Spiderbait have an AMAZING modern rock version of Black Betty. It's worth the watch! Awesome video as well!

[@jase9702]

The gym that I used to go to back in the early 90s used to play this on the old school hi-fi system a lot :)

[@mikepeters-do3te]

Ballroom Blitz by Sweet may be another fast paced song you'll like.

[@giordani64]

Alright, fellows! Let's goooooooooooo

[@dianebrown8046]

And the girl in the back said everyone attack .❤ LOL 😊​@giordani64

[@kevinL5425]

@@mikepeters-do3te and don’t forget “Fox on the Run” and “Love Is Like Oxygen”

[@kevinL5425]

@@mikepeters-do3te Another similar band is Thin Lizzy. “The Boys Are Back In Town”, “Jailbreak” (which may be a suitable pairing to this prison song) and my favourite, their cover of a traditional folk song “Whiskey In The Jar”.

[@theodoreritola7641]

HUGE TRUTH , From the mid 70s

[@vern74]

Somewhere out there is a longer live version. I saw it but lost it.This was a few years back and it was as amazing as this shorter version.

[@ROCK-hr9se]

Block Parties were awesome in the 70's and 80's. Just barricading a street and opening all the house doors jammim' in the street, driveway or someone's yard. The great ol dayz. We need em back RIGHT NOW!!! And, if you like this watch the band Focus' song Hocus Pocus. That's right, "HOCUS POCUS" by FOCUS. It was actually recorded as a joke because people weren't listening to their airplay or buying their records. They were after they played this on a national talk show!!! LoL 😂

[@chrissiegle1065]

I could see you there, sitting on a motorcycle, jamming along... Great reaction.

[@671SUN]

That was good stuff! I've heard a longer version but it's a Live version where the band is introduced with solos!

[@thomashiggins9320]

This is just about the ultimate one-hit-wonder band. 😎🤘

[@paulkirk9168]

Hi Stacey, Bill Bartlett the lead singer was originally in a late sixties psychedelic band The Lemon Pipers. As others have said you need to listen to the long version with extended guitar solo. Same applies to My Sharona by The Knack. Keep on rockin' beautiful lady!

[@reinholdklimek1212]

Good Old Party Music 🎸😎

[@Jimi-ld2vw]

You heard the radio edit. The full version takes up valuable radio commercial time.

[@hardHELLCAT]

ohh yess , hippy nation in our hearts 😍😍😍😍

[@andychisarick6879]

This is their 1 hit but Ram Jam has a GREAT 2 album set w/ long version of Black Betty. Cheap, on amazon

[@dirkdiggler5913]

I can’t believe this woman has never heard this song before 🤯🤯 I’m new to this channel but I’m going to suggest that she listens to Rush- Tom Sawyer. I feel like that would blow her mind!

[@JohnNewland-yu8jo]

I love watching you younger people get into the older music.

[@costlygold]

Wild Take: The best part of “The Dukes of Hazzard” 2005 movie trailer was the sequence featuring this exact song, Ram Jam’s “Black Betty!” Fight me! Come at me, bro! Lol 😂🤣

[@VinE83656]

Ram Jam were pretty much a one hit wonder (to the best of my knowledge) but it's a classic. Check out Larkin Poe's cover if you have not already heard Larkin Poe, they are two sisters originally from Georgia, now out of Nashville and they recently won a Grammy.

[@larswallin9202]

Larkin Poe are soo good 🤘

[@seandobson6221]

Such a great song and it shows what a keg of beer and a back yard can do with band trying to make it.

[@KikkoEguskiza]

This is the SHORT VERSION of the song. There's a longer version (not so much longer) that includes a solo guitar.

[@prestonfromgreensboro851]

I remember going around singing this song as a kid

[@StaceyRPGReacts]

Going to be me now!

[@bittors.g4974]

👍👍👏👏...The "Spiderbait" versión is brutal

[@seanfoxhall6761]

Highly agree, solid redo & even more energy to it....if poss lol

[@historyeager8387]

Hello Stacy.This song is one of my favourite songs.Thank you for reacting to this song.How about The Eagles"Hotel California" or Carlos Santana live at Woodstock 1969 "Soul Sacrifice". I'm pretty sure you will love it.

[@JohnD.1969]

Still played regularly at every ice hockey arena and locker room in North America and beyond.

[@geronim0189]

Bonjour de France Stacey ❤❤❤!!! Welcome to the 70s !!! i like this song , long live the rock !!! your vidéo is perfect as always , you are perfect !!! Thanks for everything 🥰🥰🥰!!!!

[@crazy_rae]

they do have the full version i hope you find it

[@chrisburnett1638]

No one ever seems to listen to the full version, great guitar solo

[@FatMorganBand]

We actually wrote a song called Ram Jam based on the band, it’s extremely fast paced and definitely worth a listen. Just saying.

[@Rocker1964]

The 70's wa the best decade for music)))

[@ChaoticGood0]

Welcome to the world of Southern Rock! The Georgia Satellites must be next, "Keep Your Hands to Yourself".

[@KikkoEguskiza]

Yes!!!! The Georgia Satellites, GREAT underrated band!!!!

[@Jiipee81]

🤘👍 This is one of those feel-good songs that I often listen to!

[@doorofnight87]

It is a really fun song and really enjoyed your reaction to it!

[@jurgenschmidt2759]

"One Hit Wonder" at it's best

[@cmiles97x38]

As great as they guy was playing guitar and singing, it is a surprise he didn't have a long career.

[@bobanderson7571]

Black Betty is a CLASSIC love song!

[@funkmeisterB-5000]

3:27-The L P. versions' about that long , Stacey and really wild..Check it if you ever get a chance!

[@HellenKillerProject]

History is made. Such an early video. It is intense, quick and to the point... It has even had a few covers. Check out the "White Stripes".. "Slobberbone" ..

[@haroldyoung8174]

1:55 in and already a great reaction

[@dryzalizer]

I recommend looking up this song on wikipedia, it's quite old and 'black betty' has referred to many things over the years.

[@chrisorlando6162]

this is gonna be my wedding song./.. now I just gotta find the girl!

[@BearIslandTV]

This is one where we really needed to see the video to know what you're reacting to... I doubt there are copyright issues with this particular band

[@jamesdalton8539]

old school...the way we used to do backyard bbq's! ;-) jammin

[@podunkis]

This version really is neutered without the guitar solo. There are also versions on YT with maybe half of the solo cut out. Still bad, but far better than this. The original song is 4 minutes long, and this one was under 2:30.

[@Ghostwhite1014]

This song has always been a vibe and hilarious that it cost so little to make

[@YezaOutcast]

the legend goes that the wheed consumed before the making of the video was more expensive then the video itself xD

[@dunringill1747]

That is the edited version. There is a longer version available and it has a nice guitar solo.

[@stornowayscotland]

Absolutely beautiful always look forward to Ur upload they make me so happy ❤

[@SquirminHermanthe1eyedGerman]

The record company gave them a couple hundred bux to make a video so they bought lots of beer, lots of weed & jammed in the backyard...video made ✌💖☮

[@calvinheadley5218]

Welcome to some old school rock.

[@aminhussein904]

The video looking like a backyard jam sesh in the marshes of Alabama makes it top tier

[@stevemurray7216]

@Lannes03 I think it's the album version, longer version with the middle break and lead solo is awesome! If you're from the UK, or ever saw "Top of the Pops" in the 70's, the cymbal crash at the end was part of the theme tune :-)

[@davidclark3603]

I saw rhem live at the elecric circus and they were brilliant!

[@MusiCatsKing]

Where's the rest of it??? I was waiting for it to break into the double-time guitar solo and was very disappointed... This is like half the song; and there's so much more to it.

[@dalemcmillan7231]

I remember buying this record ❤❤ many many years ago.

[@RHM11.DonairGuy]

Great reaction, Stacey. Now it you want to listen/feel a song from that era ,react to "Radar Love" by Golden Earring, or take a "Slow Ride" by Foghat, the long version you'll love both songs

[@rafalmeidas]

I rediscovered this song while watching the movie Blow. Good movie by the way.

[@brainache555]

The things you do with your tongue! I freaking love it

[@greglambert2928]

They were a one hit wonder band but people are still jamming to it 50 years later. You need to check out Johnny Cash " The Man in Black " he tells the story why he always wore black very powerful.

[@dinodasbunce6224]

There is a longer version.

[@mikeconway9849]

Great reaction, Stacey! Great first impression, but i don't believe they ever had another hit. True one hit wonder!

[@TimoDyer]

Stacey you are stunning. Thanks for your amazing reaction! Love to you miss from brit guy in asia.

[@ersatzethan5370]

Best video ever......one hit wonder.....u get what?!

[@SweetTea_73]

Been waiting on this one! Bravo!

[@2gelm]

Great tune! It just needs to be longer, it's very catchy. Great reaction Stacey!!!

[@wickedPrints3256]

Whoa Black Betty, Panda Lamp!

[@Prsboy78]

Yeah this is a great song with a really good groove. An Aussie band called Spiderbait do a great cover it. Great reaction 👏

[@larrybivens9987]

This was originally a chain gang song from the late 1800s.

[@joelmclean2898]

Another band from this time frame is Foghat. Fool for the City or Slow Ride are both hits from the day.

[@JohnLunt-g4f]

Just plain great rock!!

[@vicprovost2561]

BANGER! The rocking 70s, nothing like it, Enjoy! 🔥🎵🎸🎤🎸🎶🔥

[@HellenKillerProject]

First MTV video "The Buggles - Video Killed The Radio Star (Official Music Video)"

[@AlexanderCalderon-kd6mh]

One of the best one hit wonders ever!

[@kellyrick4365]

The video makes the song THAT much better LOL

[@bobjones5166]

Bill Bartlett, the singer, is the only person to be a one hit wonder in two different bands with two different songs. This band and with this song and also with The Lemon Pipers singing Green Tambourine. Just my $0.02

[@happymethehappyone8300]

Be prepared to have your MIND BLOWN,, Steam Powered Giraffe 🦒 "Honeybee" (Official Music Video A MUST!!) ❤