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/

Lieber Dich Und Kein Geld
Ramona Lyrics

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Lieber dich und kein Geld,
als allein auf der Welt,
denn mit dir, ja mit dir,
ist das Leben so schön.
Lieber dich an der Hand,
als dein Bild an der Wand,
denn mit dir, nur mit dir,
will ich geh'n.

Viele Leute sind reich,
aber das ist mir gleich,
ich bin froh, mir geht's gut,
weil wir zwei uns versteh'n.
Lieber dich und kein Geld,
als allein auf der Welt,
denn mit dir ist das Leben so schön.

Du, du bist mein Freund,
der es ehrlich meint.
Mancher sucht sein Glück immer neu,
aber ich weiss, du bist mir treu.
Gehst du einen Schritt,
ja, dann geh' ich mit.
Es gibt nie einen andern für mich,
ich will immer wieder dich.

Lieber dich und kein Geld,
als allein auf der Welt,
denn mit dir, ja mit dir,
ist das Leben so schön.
Lieber dich an der Hand,
als dein Bild an der Wand,
denn mit dir, nur mit dir,
will ich geh'n.

Viele Leute sind reich,
aber das ist mir gleich,
ich bin froh, mir geht's gut,
weil wir zwei uns versteh'n.
Lieber dich und kein Geld,
als allein auf der Welt,
denn mit dir ist das Leben so schön.

Wenn es Sonntag ist
und du bei mir bist,
geh'n wir zwei in den Strassen umher.
Jung und verliebt,
was will ich mehr?
Ja, der Sonnenschein
lässt uns glücklich sein.
Wenn's mal regnet, das macht mir nicht aus,
schön ist's auch mit dir zu Haus'.

Lieber dich und kein Geld,
als allein auf der Welt,
denn mit dir, ja mit dir,
ist das Leben so schön.
Lieber dich an der Hand,
als dein Bild an der Wand,
denn mit dir, nur mit dir,
will ich geh'n.

Lieber dich und kein Geld,
als allein auf der Welt,
denn mit dir, ja mit dir,

ist das Leben so schön.
Ja, mit dir ist das Leben so schön.

Overall Meaning

The song "Lieber Dich Und Kein Geld" by Ramona expresses the idea that the most important thing in life is love and companionship over material wealth. Ramona repeats the phrase "Lieber dich und kein Geld" throughout the song, which translates to "I prefer you and no money" in English. She emphasizes that being with the person she loves makes her life beautiful and that she'd rather be with her partner than be rich and lonely.

Ramona further explains that there may be rich people in the world who possess a lot of material wealth, but she doesn't care about them. What matters to her is that she's happy and content because she has someone who loves her for who she is. She describes her partner as a friend who's always there for her, someone who is loyal and trustworthy, and with whom she never wants to part.

The song also highlights the simple pleasures of being with a loved one. Ramona mentions how even just walking down the street with her partner on a Sunday afternoon brings her so much happiness. The overall message of the song is that love is the most important thing of all, and that life is truly beautiful when you have that special someone by your side.

Line by Line Meaning

Lieber dich und kein Geld,
I prefer having you and no money rather than having plenty of money and being alone.

als allein auf der Welt,
Being alone in this world is not an option for me.

denn mit dir, ja mit dir, ist das Leben so schön.
I am with you, and with you, life is so beautiful.

Lieber dich an der Hand,
I prefer holding your hand rather than having your picture on the wall.

als dein Bild an der Wand,
Your image on the wall doesn't hold a candle to being together with you.

denn mit dir, nur mit dir, will ich geh'n.
I only want to go places with you, no one else will suffice.

Viele Leute sind reich,
There are many wealthy people out there.

aber das ist mir gleich,
But it doesn't matter to me.

ich bin froh, mir geht's gut, weil wir zwei uns versteh'n.
I'm happy because we understand each other and that's all that matters.

Du, du bist mein Freund,
You, you are my friend.

der es ehrlich meint.
You are honest and genuine with me.

Mancher sucht sein Glück immer neu,
Many people are always seeking new happiness.

aber ich weiss, du bist mir treu.
But I know that you are faithful to me.

Gehst du einen Schritt, ja, dann geh' ich mit.
If you take a step, I'll take the same step with you.

Es gibt nie einen andern für mich, ich will immer wieder dich.
There will never be another for me, I always want you.

Wenn es Sonntag ist und du bei mir bist,
When it's Sunday and you're with me,

geh'n wir zwei in den Strassen umher.
We walk around the streets together.

Jung und verliebt, was will ich mehr?
Young and in love, what more could I want?

Ja, der Sonnenschein lässt uns glücklich sein.
Yes, the sunshine makes us happy.

Wenn's mal regnet, das macht mir nicht aus, schön ist's auch mit dir zu Haus'.
Even if it's raining, it doesn't bother me, it's still beautiful to be at home with you.

Ja, mit dir ist das Leben so schön.
Yes, life is so beautiful with you.

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