Black Betty by Ram Jam spent twelve weeks in the Dutch Top 40, peaking at number 4 (week 8 of 1978). It entered in week 2 of 1978 and was last in the chart in week 13 of 1978. On points it is number 37 in the 1978 year chart. In the collection it is on the album NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems (2024).
In the Dutch Top 40
All weeks (12)
- week 2, 1978 29 new
- week 3, 1978 18 ▲ 11
- week 4, 1978 14 ▲ 4
- week 5, 1978 13 ▲ 1
- week 6, 1978 10 ▲ 3
- week 7, 1978 6 ▲ 4
- week 8, 1978 4 ▲ 2
- week 9, 1978 4 =
- week 10, 1978 8 ▼ 4
- week 11, 1978 14 ▼ 6
- week 12, 1978 26 ▼ 12
- week 13, 1978 40 ▼ 14
On the album
Source: top40.nl
Frequently asked questions
About Black Betty by Ram Jam, one sentence per question.
What was the peak position of Black Betty in the Dutch Top 40?
Number 4, in week 8 of 1978.
How long was Black Betty in the Top 40?
Twelve weeks, from week 2 of 1978 to week 13 of 1978. That adds up to 306 points (41 minus the position per week).
When did Black Betty enter the Top 40?
In week 2 of 1978, at number 29.
How does Black Betty rank in the year charts?
On points across all weeks: number 37 in the 1978 year chart.
Which album is Black Betty on?
In the collection on NOW That's What I Call Rock Anthems by Various (2024).
Can I listen to Black Betty?
Yes, the play button on this page plays the record on Spotify (3:59); the recording was released on 20 June 1977.