- 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/
Gabina
Ramona Lyrics
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Y la mañana llega a mi habitación
El tiempo corre y no me atrevo a decir
Todo el silencio que hay dentro de mí
Hoy el dolor se apoderó de mí
Porque Gabina se ha ido de aquí
Fue a Venezuela y nunca regresó
Siento al viento respirar
Cómo el tiempo se me va
El pasado sigue aquí
Y no me deja vivir
Tu mirada reflejándose
En cada estrella tan llena de luz
Mirándome desde la eternidad
Por dimensiones fuiste a viajar
Soñé tu alma dándome el amor
Que tú y yo no pudimos compartir
Fue un destello en la oscuridad
Ella, Gabina, en el cielo brillas
Siento al viento respirar
Cómo el tiempo se me va
El pasado sigue aquí
Y no me deja vivir
In Ramona's song Gabina, the singer expresses her grief over the departure of Gabina, who went to Venezuela and never returned. The song starts with Ramona saying that she is awake, listening to Gabina's voice and the morning has arrived in her room. However, she is unable to express everything that she feels inside because of the silence that holds her back. The pain of Gabina's absence has seized her heart, often causing her to relive the memories with her. She wishes that she had expressed her feelings to Gabina before she left. The past continues to haunt her and doesn't let her live in peace.
The second verse of the song shows Ramona's longing for Gabina. She shares how she senses Gabina's presence through the wind and how the past keeps her confined. Ramona recalls how each star reflects Gabina's gaze, and now she is looking down from the sky. She had traveled to different dimensions, leaving behind a beautiful memory of love between the two.
The chorus talks about Ramona's helplessness in holding onto the memories of Gabina. She listens to the wind blowing past her, reminding her of how time is running out, and the past continues to follow her, making it impossible to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Sigo despierto escuchando tu voz
I am still awake, listening to your voice.
Y la mañana llega a mi habitación
And morning arrives in my room.
El tiempo corre y no me atrevo a decir
Time passes by and I cannot bring myself to say.
Todo el silencio que hay dentro de mí
All the silence within me.
Hoy el dolor se apoderó de mí
Today, pain has taken over me.
Porque Gabina se ha ido de aquí
Because Gabina has left from here.
Fue a Venezuela y nunca regresó
She went to Venezuela and never returned.
Y se llevó todos mis recuerdos
And took all my memories with her.
Siento al viento respirar
I feel the wind breathing.
Cómo el tiempo se me va
How time slips away from me.
El pasado sigue aquí
The past still lingers here.
Y no me deja vivir
And does not let me live.
Tu mirada reflejándose
Your gaze reflecting.
En cada estrella tan llena de luz
In every star so full of light.
Mirándome desde la eternidad
Watching me from eternity.
Por dimensiones fuiste a viajar
Through dimensions, you traveled.
Soñé tu alma dándome el amor
I dreamed of your soul giving me love.
Que tú y yo no pudimos compartir
That you and I could not share.
Fue un destello en la oscuridad
It was a flash in the darkness.
Ella, Gabina, en el cielo brillas
You, Gabina, shine in the sky.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jesus Guerrero
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheZidenafuel
Ésta es una de las canciones que más me gustó de su disco, no saben cuanta admiración les tengo, son increíbles, tienen mucho talento y es agradable saber que ustedes existen para crear este tipo de discos con mensajes tan bellos, mucha suerte Ramona, son grandes.
@jesusdanielsoto8452
De las mejores bandas 🌻RAMONA🌻!! Encantado de conocerlos en persona y tocando en vivo 👌🌴
@paolasantana6683
Que su talento no pare, los vi en vivo y quiero volver a verlos. Son geniales. 💛
@robertozapata774
De las mejores canciones que he escuchado. Fácil esta entre las primeras 10 canciones del rock mexicano.
@arechampinonxd6000
Podría decir que es mi favorita 😍 pero aaah todas me encantan!!
@othonielrodriguez6111
gran, pero grandísima canción, al igual que su trabajo! de verdad los admiro mucho, lo que hacen es único. saludos desde nuestra Tijuana!❤
@Jairongo7007
Canciones llenas de nostalgia :)
@kuroyowo139
¡Que talento! De verdad que su música me inspira
Ya tienen una nueva fan ♡
@brendavega6158
Me encantan ❤😻
Saludos chicos, su música transmite sensaciones maravillosas, gracias por este nuevo disco. 🎶
@marlenbaezraya9601
Cada vez que los escucho mi cora crece un poco más!!
Los amo! 😍😍