The frantic 1977 smash hit “Black Betty” by Ram Jam was a cover of a Leadbelly prison work song — the bluesman told John Lomax the “BAMBALAM” simulated the prisoner’s axes hitting trees, and Black Betty was the foreman’s whip (or maybe the prison wagon).

This is a Bluescentric Brand ringer tee, available in comfortable sizes up to 2XL. The material is 4.3 oz 100% combed ringspun cotton fine jersey. It features side seams and contrasting 1x1 baby rib binded collar and sleeves.

"KEEP THE BLUES ALIVE! This is a very special, limited edition collaboration with The Blues Foundation, uniquely featuring early blues music stars and legends! Every piece sold from this limited edition series benefits the Blues Hall of Fame in Memphis, Tennessee. 

This features the great Elmore James, the Holmes County, Mississippi blues guitarist famed for his outsized influence on Rock with songs like Dust My Broom and The Sky Is Crying. Elmore had a string of recordings on Trumpet Records, Meteor Records, Chess Records, Modern and Chief. He was inducted into the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in 1992

The Blues Foundation's steadfast mission is to preserve blues heritage, celebrate blues recording and performance, expand worldwide awareness of the blues & ensures the future of this uniquely American art form."

Weight 0.37 lbs
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RINGER BLACK/CREAM TRIM, RINGER NATURAL/BLACK TRIM

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S, M, L, XL, 2XL

T-shirt size chart
Size Width Length
S 18″ 28″
M 20″ 29″
L 22″ 30″
XL 24″ 31″
2XL 26″ 32″
3XL 28″ 33″
4XL 30″ 34″
5XL 32″ 35″