Ram Jam
Biography
The members of Ram Jam were Bill Barlett (former lead guitarist of the Lemon Pipers), Pete Charles (drummer), Myke Scavone (lead singer), and Howie Arthur Blauvett, who sang with Billy Joel in two earlier groups (the Hassles and El Primo). Ram Jam's only hit, "Black Betty," created quite a stir when Epic Records released it. The recording session was the brainstorm of Barlett and bubblegum producers Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz. Two civil rights groups, the N.A.A.C.P. and C.O.R.E., called for a boycott of the song, claiming it insulted black women. Despite the controversy, it still reached the number 18 spot on Billboard's pop chart in September 1977. The Cincinnati band Starstruck had released a more driving, riveting version of "Black Betty" on the Truckstar label before Ram Jam's version. Starstruck's version received little airplay or recognition; ironically, future Ram Jam member Barlett had been a member of Starstruck when they recorded "Black Betty.". The members of Ram Jam were Bill Barlett (former lead guitarist of the Lemon Pipers), Pete Charles (drummer), Myke Scavone (lead singer), and Howie Arthur Blauvett, who sang with Billy Joel in two earlier groups (the Hassles and El Primo). Ram Jam's only hit, "Black Betty," created quite a stir when Epic Records released it. The recording session was the brainstorm of Barlett and bubblegum producers Jerry Kasenetz and Jeff Katz. Two civil rights groups, the N.A.A.C.P. and C.O.R.E., called for a boycott of the song, claiming it insulted black women. Despite the controversy, it still reached the number 18 spot on Billboard's pop chart in September 1977. The Cincinnati band Starstruck had released a more driving, riveting version of "Black Betty" on the Truckstar label before Ram Jam's version. Starstruck's version received little airplay or recognition; ironically, future Ram Jam member Barlett had been a member of Starstruck when they recorded "Black Betty."
Top Albums |
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Top Songs |
| Name | Album | Time | Price | |
1. | Black Betty | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:57 | $1.29 | |
2. | Black Betty | Eastbound & Down (Origi.. | 3:57 | $0.99 | |
3. | Black Betty | Dukes of Hazzard (Music fro.. | 3:55 | $1.29 | |
4. | Black Betty | Club Epic - A Collection of.. | 5:28 | $1.29 | |
5. | Black Betty | Mullets Rock! | 3:57 | $1.29 | |
6. | Black Betty | Drivin' South - Souther.. | 3:55 | $1.29 | |
7. | Pretty Poison | Very Best of Ram Jam | 4:27 | $0.99 | |
8. | Gone Wild | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:16 | $0.99 | |
9. | Please, Please, Please | Very Best of Ram Jam | 2:54 | $0.99 | |
10. | Runway Runaway (Single Version) | Very Best of Ram Jam | 4:47 | $0.99 | |
11. | Saturday Night | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:32 | $0.99 | |
12. | Hurricane Ride | Very Best of Ram Jam | 4:03 | $0.99 | |
13. | Just Like Me | Very Best of Ram Jam | 4:13 | $0.99 | |
14. | Wanna Find Love | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:43 | $0.99 | |
15. | Turnpike | Very Best of Ram Jam | 5:41 | $0.99 | |
16. | Kid Next Door | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:22 | $0.99 | |
17. | Too Bad On Your Birthday | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:10 | $0.99 | |
18. | Hey Boogie Woman | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:08 | $0.99 | |
19. | Overloaded | Very Best of Ram Jam | 2:54 | $0.99 | |
20. | High Steppin' | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:40 | $0.99 | |
21. | 404 | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:43 | $0.99 | |
22. | All for the Love of Rock N' Roll | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:00 | $0.99 | |
23. | Right On the Money | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:11 | $0.99 | |
24. | Keep Your Hands On the Wheel | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:34 | $0.99 | |
25. | Let It All Out | Very Best of Ram Jam | 3:59 | $0.99 | |