41K views · 784 reactions | Geno Washington & the Ram Jam Band - You Don't Know (Like I Know) 1966 | The British Invasion | Facebook

On this date in 1977, NYC rock outfit RAM JAM released their classic single BLACK BETTY (Jun 12, 1977) BLACK BETTY is a traditional song that folk singer Leadbelly popularized before his death in 1949. He recorded a lot of songs that otherwise might have been lost, including "Goodnight Irene" and "Midnight Special." Leadbelly's version is a cappella and commonly sung by laborers to pass the time while working. RAM JAM were a short-lived band from New York City, and this was their only hit, but i

41K views · 932 reactions | Geno Washington and The Ram Jam Band performing 'You Don't Know (Like I Know)' live at the Marquee Club (1966) | Mods Mayday | Facebook

Geno Washington And The Ram Jam Band: "Michael (The Lover) (1967) Live on 'Beat-Club' from the Ram Jam Club. "Michael (the Lover)" is a soul song originally performed by American Chicago soul group the C.O.D.'s. The song was written by the group's lead singer Larry Brownlee who was murdered in 1978. It was released as a single on Kellmac Records in the United States and Stateside in the United Kingdom and made it to number 5 on the Hot Rhythm & Blues Singles chart in 1965. The song was produced