Story Behind The Song: "Black Betty" | Mini 105

Death By Music Podcast

English - May 01, 2023 04:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB - ★★★★ - 22 ratings
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Made most famous by 70's rock band Ram Jam, "Black Betty" actually started out as a work song for African Americans at the turn of the 20th century and has a controversial past.

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