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No....it only reached number 18

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Q: Was the song black betty ever a number one hit?
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When did nazareth perform black betty?

From Manny Charlton's website (a founding member of Nazareth) he claims that they never recorded Black Betty. "Q - I found a song on the net today called "Black Betty" .Did you ever do that song? A - Lets put this one to rest for good Nazareth never ever did this song. It was written and performed by the band Ram Jam."


What is the Tempo for the song Black Betty?

tempo for black betty is 144bmp


Who is black betty about?

There are many theories but I have heard that a "Black Betty" was a flint-lock musket with a black painted stock. In the song "bam-ba-lam" refers to the sound of the gunfire. And her child is kills she made. But Black Betty is an old African American slave song so who really knows. Other Theories Black Betty is a Black Chick... Black Betty is a VD... Black Betty is the stocks that misbehaving slaves where taken to be shot at.


In what year was the song Black Betty by Ram Jam released?

"Black Betty" by Ram Jam was released in June of 1977. "Black Betty" was originally a 1900s work song primarily sung by those of African American descent.


When was black Betty the song established?

1918 by muddy ledbeter


What is the Prime Minister Of Australia's Favourite Song?

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What song titles have Betty in them?

Off the top of my head, Back Seat Betty by Miles Davis, Betty by Taylor Swift, Betty Boop by Charlie Puth, Black Betty by Ram Jam, and Pretty Betty by Bobby Darin. Hope this helps!


What was the story behind Black Betty?

Black Betty is an old African American Slave song. It was sung during menial tasks to keep up moral.


Who sings the song black betty bam ba lam?

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What is the song in rayman legends castle rock?

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What is the song at the closing credits of 'up the creek without a paddle?

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When did Ram Jam record Black Betty?

The band Ram Jam released the song Black Betty in June of 1977. It is found on the B-side of their album 'I Should Have Known'. This single was a hit for the band and is the song often associated with them.