There are at least six artists that have recorded under the name of Ramona.… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least six artists that have recorded under the name of Ramona.

- Ramona - U.S. Rhythm and Blues/Soul singer, former member of The Johnny Otis Show
- Ramona (aka Ramona Wulf) - Germany
- Ramona - Canada
- Ramona - U.K.
- Ramona - Mexico
- Ramona - USA

1. Ramona (who records under her first name only), was born Ramona Smith in Los Angeles, Ca., (no date given in her bio), and is a blues and soul belter who got her lucky break in the mid-1980’s when the legendary Johnny Otis recruited her for his revue. She can be heard on the 1990 album by Johnny Otis, Good Lovin’ Blues, where she sings lead on several tracks. That record also features Johnny’s son Shuggie Otis (a blues/funk cult figure in his own right) on guitar, bass and organ. Ramona can also be heard on several live releases of the Johnny Otis Band from that period. She left Otis’ band when she moved to her adoptive home of Little Rock, Arkansas in the ’90s. There she formed rhythm and blues/soul band, Ramona and The Soul Rhythms. They have opened for such notables as B.B. King and Al Jarreau, and remain active today.

2. Ramona (aka Ramona Wulf) formerly of Silver Convention. Ramona is the daughter of an African American U.S. soldier and a German. She grew up with foster parents who recognized her talent and allowed her private voice lessons. In 1969 she was discovered in Frankfurt am Main at a talent contest and recorded her first single.

3. A Canadian power pop band formed in 2009 featuring ex-Junior Achiever members Dave Fritz and Jeremy Knowles.

. Ramona began as a creative outlet for producer / audio engineer / guitarist Dave Fritz. when he wasn’t engineering or playing guitar in Junior Achiever he kept busy recording demos at home. Dave finally decided to commit five of these songs to “tape”, his initial intention to give a few copies away to family and friends.

Dave began to take Ramona more seriously however once others took interest his project. Upon hearing the track A Way Over bass player Matt trotter insisted that Ramona perform live and that he be part of it. Dave’s former band mate Jeremy Knowles, who had already contributed to the EP, eagerly hopped on board as drummer.

The new line up had completed an EP, secured a record deal and filmed a music video long before they had even played a single show together.

Ramona’s debut EP Mornington Crescent Now Open is melodic and infectious, following in the great power pop tradition established by pioneers such as The Kinks and The Cars. The EP was recorded by Dave in Toronto at Savile Row studio. Finding inspiration in classic 60’s Mod records, the EP was a conscious effort to make a recording that was a little rough around the edges and organic. ‘Mornington Crescent Now Open’ is a sonic departure from sterile and heavily produced rock albums that seem to dominate the music scene in North America.

The EP was released in the USA on Pacific Ridge Records, in Europe with Engineer Records and in Japan on Fixing A Hole Records.

Dave’s friendship with Japanese rockers Shakalabbits resulted in the bonus track `Kids In Tokyo`. The song was inspired by the audiences that Dave played to while touring Japan and his new found love for the country.

Shakalabbits’ drummer Mah was so moved by the sentiment that he agreed to play drums on the song at a studio in japan while Dave finished the rest of the song in Toronto.

Ramona`s sophomore effort `The Yellow Line` will be released in January 2015.

4. Ramona the four piece band from Brighton, England. They formed in October 2009 and consist of four members. Lead vocalist Karen-Anne, guitarist Charlie Snelling, bassist Jimmy Watts and drummer Fred West.

The band's inception was based on a series of chance meetings on the Brighton music scene. Singer Karen-Anne was looking to form a band, having moved back to her hometown of Brighton after seven years in London.
On spotting him in the audience at a local gig, she approached guitarist Charlie. Within a few days, they were writing and recording together, their first composition being the ballad ‘Gorgeous Garbage’. They soon found local bassist Jimmy Watts and drummer Fred West who had played together previously in local Post-Punk three-piece Arty Karate.

Ramona’s sound is a lo-fi take on the the three-minute Pop song in a Punk rock context. Influences include Blondie, The Buzzcocks and The Jesus And Mary Chain.

Within a few month of forming they were picked up by Columbia Records and had completed two UK tours, including their first support tour with American Folk/Pop artist ‘Lissie’.

5. A young boy band from Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.

6. Ramona formed in Seattle, then moved to Philadelphia. New record of 2019: "Deals, Deals, Deals!".

https://ramonamusic.bandcamp.com/

Alles was wir wolln auf Erden
Ramona Lyrics

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Alles was wir woll'n auf Erden
wir woll'n alle glücklich werden.
Du und ich und er und sie
glücklich
wie noch nie!
Ich wünsche mir
immer happy zu sein
denn so happy zu sein ist so schön.

Wenn man bedenkt
was die Liebe uns schenkt
ist das schließlich ja auch zu versteh'n.
Ich bin ja sonst sehr bescheiden
aber ich wünsche uns beiden
daß sich im still'n uns're heimlichen Wünsche erfüll'n.
Alleswas wir woll'n ...
Leider gibt's nicht immer rosige Tage
das ändert sich leider auch nie.

Doch was ich si an Humor mit mir trage
das reicht immer schon irgendwie.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Alles, was wir woll'n auf Erden" by Ramona express the desire for happiness and the acknowledgement that love brings wonderful gifts to our lives. The song begins by stating that everything we desire on Earth is to become happy. This could be interpreted as achieving personal goals or finding fulfillment in relationships. Ramona emphasizes that everyone, including herself, wants to be happy, and that this happiness should be unprecedented.

The chorus highlights the importance of being happy and how it brings beauty to life. The desire to be happy is so strong that Ramona wishes she could always be happy because it is such a beautiful feeling. She also acknowledges the blessings that love brings to our lives and how it is essential to understand and appreciate them.

Towards the end of the song, Ramona talks about the challenges of life and how they will always come. However, she approaches these challenges with humor, which helps her navigate through difficult times. She emphasizes that humor and a positive attitude can help overcome the struggles of life.

In conclusion, "Alles, was wir woll'n auf Erden" is a song of hope, joy, and love. The lyrics encourage people to embrace happiness, appreciate the blessings of love, and use humor and a positive attitude to deal with difficult situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Alles was wir woll'n auf Erden
All that we want in this world

wir woll'n alle glücklich werden.
We all want to be happy

Du und ich und er und sie
You and I and him and her

glücklich
To be happy

wie noch nie!
Like never before!

Ich wünsche mir
I wish

immer happy zu sein
To always be happy

denn so happy zu sein ist so schön.
Because being so happy is so beautiful

Wenn man bedenkt
When one considers

was die Liebe uns schenkt
What love gives us

ist das schließlich ja auch zu versteh'n.
It's also understandable, after all