This page will contain discussion groups about Ram Jam, as they become available.Ram JamRam Jam is the name of a 1970s rock band. Its members were Bill Bartlett (guitar), Pete Charles (drums) Myke Scavone (lead singer) and Howey Arthur Blauvett. Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for bubblegum group the Lemon Pipers while Blauvett played with Billy Joel in two bands the Hassles and El Primo. Bartlett had also been a member of "Starstruck", a Cincinnati band which had recorded a song called "Black Betty" which had achieved little success. Ram Jam decided to rerecord the song with producers Jerry Kasenatz and Jeff Katz, best-known for their work with The Ohio Express and Buddah Records. The song caused quite a stir with the NAACP and CORE calling for a boycott due to the lyrics. Ironically, the song was first recorded by blues artist Leadbelly. Despite the controversy, the song reached number 18 on the singles charts in 1977 in the US and top ten in Australia while the Ram Jam album reached top 40. A subsequent album Portrait of the Artist as a Young Ram achieved little success. Discography
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A subsequent album Portrait of the Artist as a Young Ram achieved little success. Sayer is still performing at 53 years of age. Despite the controversy, the song reached number 18 on the singles charts in 1977 in the US and top ten in Australia while the Ram Jam album reached top 40. Most recently in 2000, "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing" was featured in the hit movie Charlie's Angels and was on the accompanying soundtrack album. The song caused quite a stir with the NAACP and CORE calling for a boycott due to the lyrics. Ironically, the song was first recorded by blues artist Leadbelly. His famous hits include, "Long Tall Glasses", "You Make Me Feel Like Dancing", the romantic ballad "When I Need You" and the remake of Bobby Vee's "More Than I Can Say". Ram Jam decided to rerecord the song with producers Jerry Kasenatz and Jeff Katz, best-known for their work with The Ohio Express and Buddah Records. His initial style of wearing a pierrot style outfit and make-up was dropped in the 1970s and his now distictive curly hair is widely recognisable. Bartlett had also been a member of "Starstruck", a Cincinnati band which had recorded a song called "Black Betty" which had achieved little success. He has had huge success with his single and album releases in the UK and US. Bill Bartlett was formerly lead guitarist for bubblegum group the Lemon Pipers while Blauvett played with Billy Joel in two bands the Hassles and El Primo. He was born Gerard Hugh Sayer at Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex, England. Its members were Bill Bartlett (guitar), Pete Charles (drums) Myke Scavone (lead singer) and Howey Arthur Blauvett. Leo Sayer (born May 21, 1948) is a performing artist whose singing career has spanned three decades. Ram Jam is the name of a 1970s rock band. The Definitive Hits Collection (1999). Golden Classics (1996). All the Best (1993). Portrait of the Artist as a Young Ram (1978). Cool Touch (1990). Ram Jam (album) (1977). Have You Ever Been in Love (1983). World Radio (1981). Living in a Fantasy (1980). Here (1979). The Very Best of Leo Sayer (1979). Leo Sayer (1978). Thunder in My Heart (1977). Endless Flight (1976). Another Year (1975). Just a Boy (1974). Silverbird (1973). |