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/

Jet Fuel Can't Melt Steel Hearts
Ramona Lyrics

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It's all in my mind when you invite me inside
Weighed with past mistakes, so afraid to try
You smell the same, you haven't changed
Repeating moves we used to make

And I wonder if you're thinking about it too
And I wonder if you're thinking about me too

Falling far down the rabbit hole
Hoping maybe this will make me whole
You slip right in, I'm breaking under weight
Running through a loop of past mistakes

Devastated, our separation, I know we always part this way
While I'm hoping, that you're staying, you're always walking away
And I'm hoping that you're thinking about it too
And I'm hoping that you're thinking about me too

Now you've left, I can't stop dreaming of death
Lie in my bed, clutch the hole in my chest
And thrash around in a fitful rest
Better to remember or forget?

And I know that you're thinking about it too
And I know that you're thinking about me too

Now I know that you're thinking about it too
Now I know that you're thinking about me too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Jet Fuel Can't Melt Steel Hearts" by Ramona depict the emotional turmoil and regret that comes with a failed relationship. The singer is haunted by the memories of the past and the fear of repeating old mistakes. They express their vulnerability, revealing that they are "weighed with past mistakes" and "breaking under weight." Despite knowing that separation is inevitable, the singer is left with the hope that their former partner is feeling the same way they do.

The lyrics convey a sense of desperation, confusion, and longing. The singer is struggling to cope with the loss of the relationship and the realization that they are unable to move forward. As they continue to dwell on the past, they wonder if their former partner is still thinking about them, and whether they still have feelings for one another.

The line "Jet Fuel Can't Melt Steel Hearts" is a reference to the conspiracy theory that suggests the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, were an inside job. The theory posits that jet fuel could not have caused the collapse of the Twin Towers, and therefore, the government must have been involved. The line suggests that even though the singer may be vulnerable and emotional, their heart is still strong and unbreakable.

Line by Line Meaning

It's all in my mind when you invite me inside
Ramona is uncertain if her attraction to someone is real or just in her imagination.

Weighed with past mistakes, so afraid to try
Ramona is haunted by past mistakes in relationships and is scared to open up to someone new.

You smell the same, you haven't changed, Repeating moves we used to make
Ramona is reuniting with a former lover and falling into old patterns, even though nothing has truly changed between them.

And I wonder if you're thinking about it too, And I wonder if you're thinking about me too
Ramona is unsure if her former lover is experiencing the same emotions and feelings as she is, and if they are both on the same page.

Falling far down the rabbit hole, Hoping maybe this will make me whole
Ramona is putting all her faith and hope into this rekindled relationship, believing that it will fulfill her emotionally.

You slip right in, I'm breaking under weight, Running through a loop of past mistakes
Ramona is giving in to her emotions and feels overwhelmed by the weight of her past experiences, causing her to relive past mistakes.

Devastated, our separation, I know we always part this way, While I'm hoping that you're staying, you're always walking away
Ramona knows deep down that this relationship will not last, as it always ends in separation, but she still hopes for a different outcome.

And I'm hoping that you're thinking about it too, And I'm hoping that you're thinking about me too
Ramona is still unsure if her former lover is on the same emotional wavelength as she is and if he is also hoping for a renewed connection.

Now you've left, I can't stop dreaming of death, Lie in my bed, clutch the hole in my chest, And thrash around in a fitful rest, Better to remember or forget?
After the relationship ends, Ramona is left in deep emotional pain, with feelings of heartbreak, confusion, and wondering whether it's better to hold onto the memories or forget them.

And I know that you're thinking about it too, And I know that you're thinking about me too
Finally, Ramona realizes that her former lover was also thinking about their relationship and that everything she was feeling was not imagined.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Abby Vigderman

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