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A fun song (warts and all) from a short-handed practice tonight. It's been awhile since I slipped on a slide.

I have been questioning "Black Betty's" its political correctness. Just because I am doing so tells me that it's probably in bad taste. We'll either ditch it or sing something like "My friend, Betty..." Your input is appreciated.

We were just kids when Ram Jam did the song, but it was a hit in our house specifically because my Mom (Betty) hated it. It is a fun tune, but certainly polarizing. I try (and sometimes fail) to stay away from polarizing songs because there are fun pieces that don't offend anyone too.

Cool tune, I see no reason to drop it. It still gets air play.

Here's an idea, change the song to "Betty White."

But then you might offend white people, and old ladies, and retirees, and Floridians, and animal lovers.

Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Betty White she's my pearl (Bam-ba-lam)
She's a Golden Girl (Bam-ba-lam)
She said, "I'm worryin' about Bea Arthur" (Bam-ba-lam)
She said I should be smarter (Bam-ba-lam)
I said oh, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
She really gets me high (Bam-ba-lam)
You know that's no lie (Bam-ba-lam)
She's lives by the sea (Bam-ba-lam)
And she's collecting Social Security (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Get it!
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
She's from Miami (Bam-ba-lam)
Way down in Dade County (Bam-ba-lam)
Well, she's shakin' that thing (Bam-ba-lam)
Boy, she makes me sing (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White (Bam-ba-lam)
Whoa, Betty White
Bam-ba-laaam, yeah, yeah

Well played.
I think its acceptable to sing...but Im not sure if all black gals would.
I'd hate to offend someone, ...especially if she's hot


I propose "Whoa Hot Betty".

Dude I love it!!!! Always dug that tune. Great job

Sounded great
If anyone gives you crap scream louder at them about how They are racist and why they want to white wash black Betty.

Great jam!

Funny/recent/true story: My gf and I were driving along, listening to "Black Betty". No shit, I looked up and the car one lane over and ahead of us had an out of state plate BAMBLAM.

Our minds were blown!

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exonerv wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:30 pm This seems to fit here IMG_20221220_232907.jpg

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I don't get it.

tlarson58 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 11:11 am

exonerv wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:30 pm This seems to fit here IMG_20221220_232907.jpg

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I don't get it.

Say the names out loud, as they appear. Also,

glasshand wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 7:05 pm

tlarson58 wrote: ↑Wed Dec 21, 2022 11:11 am

exonerv wrote: ↑Tue Dec 20, 2022 11:30 pm This seems to fit here IMG_20221220_232907.jpg

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I don't get it.

Say the names out loud, as they appear. Also,

Got it.

I would see this old man everywhere when I lived in Oakland. This took place right near my apt. He's pretty damn nice in real life. He's a fixture.

A absolute classic must be played and besides if you are not offending at least one person can you really be a Rock and Roller? I think not.