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"Black Betty" was originally an old blues song by the famous blues vocalist Huddie Ledbetter ("Ledbelly"). The hit rock version by Ram Jam could refer to several things-- some sources claim it refers to Black Tar Heroin, but others note the sexual references in the song; there is evidence that Black Betty could refer to a black woman, who even though she was unfaithful, is still someone the singer desires.
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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.
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.
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!
Who sings the song black betty bam ba lam?
Ram Jam
What is the song in rayman legends castle rock?
Its Black betty by Ram Jam
