- 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/
Mateo
Ramona Lyrics
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Por las calles de la ciudad
Voy a quitarme este collar
Para tener mi libertad
Quiero correr
Y gastar mi energía
Quiero salir de aquí
Tú solo llegas a dormir
Yo me quiero divertir
Ando buscando un poco de calor
Porque en este cuarto no entra el sol
Quiero correr
Y gastar mi energía
Quiero salir de aquí
Y oler cada esquina
Quiero correr
Y gastar mi energía
Quiero salir de aquí
Y oler cada esquina
Quiero correr
Y gastar mi energía
Quiero salir de aquí
Y oler cada esquina
The lyrics to Ramona's song "Mateo" depict a yearning for freedom and an escape from a confining situation. The singer expresses a desire to run and play through the streets of the city, shedding the metaphorical collar that has been holding them back. They want to expend their energy and explore every corner of the city. Meanwhile, the person addressed in the song is portrayed as being only capable of sleeping, unable to share in the singer's desire for adventure and stimulation.
The repetition of the chorus, with its emphasis on the desire to run and explore, underscores the urgency of the singer's desire for freedom. The lyrics suggest a sense of restlessness and a need to break free from the status quo. The use of the word "olor" (smell) to describe the exploration of the corners of the city adds a sensory dimension to the song, as the singer takes in every aspect of the environment around them.
Overall, "Mateo" is a song that captures a longing for liberation and a call to embrace life outside of one's comfort zone.
Line by Line Meaning
Solo quiero salir a jugar
I just want to go out and have fun
Por las calles de la ciudad
On the streets of the city
Voy a quitarme este collar
I'm going to take off this collar
Para tener mi libertad
To have my freedom
Quiero correr
I want to run
Y gastar mi energía
And spend my energy
Quiero salir de aquí
I want to leave here
Y oler cada esquina
And smell every corner
Tú solo llegas a dormir
You only come to sleep
Yo me quiero divertir
I want to have fun
Ando buscando un poco de calor
I'm looking for a little warmth
Porque en este cuarto no entra el sol
Because the sun doesn't enter this room
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jesus Guerrero
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Armando Gonzalez
Llevo años afirmando que Ramona es la banda de los grandes alcances, de la mágia musical, del toque sagrado. Estoy ansioso del nuevo disco por qué sus melodías son ya una adicción para mi.
Armando Portillo
Denada(:
Jogan Akburkhan
Esta canción me hizo dar cuenta que yo no estoy apto para tener un perro, siempre estoy ocupado con el trabajo y la universidad, poco tiempo de ocio tengo. El último perro que tuve era bastante enérgico y juguetón, pero casi no tenía tiempo para sacarlo a pasear, así que se deprimía bastante. Afortunadamente mi abuelo necesitaba un perro para tener quien cuidara su casa en el campo, lo llevé allá con el y estuvo corriendo por todos lados, se puso triste por qué ya no estaría conmigo, pero yo lo visitaría de vez en cuando, meses después fuí a visitar a mi abuelo y note que el perro por fin ya había encontrado su lugar adecuado, se había encariñado mucho con mi abuelo y siempre lo ayudaba a cuidar a los borregos, y sorprendentemente me recordaba y me recibía con mucha alegría. Hasta el dia de hoy el sigue viviendo feliz con mi abuelo siendo un fiel y leal acompañante
Zuko
Salir a la calle con tus perritos y escuchar la rola es de lo más chido porque proyecta y contagia mucha energía y felicidad. Gracias de nuevo RAMONA por tan perrona rolita y el video, Mateo rifa! 😎
Ariel Islas
Mañana le darán una inyección letal a mi perro, más que un ser que estuvo conmigo siete años, fue un verdadero amigo, recuerdo que solía escuchar esta canción, mientras salia a correr por los campos con mis otros tres perros, el simple hecho de verlos felices me alegraba, ahora con tristeza le diré adiós Doge.
:´(
Luis Fernando Guzmán Gómez
apenas los empeze a escuchar por una recomendación y ya me encanta su musica :) esta chido lo que hacen
liddellm
Me encantóooooo! Mucho éxito chavos :)) espero verlos en vivo algún día ♥
Ana Erandi Zirangua Cabrera
¡Que hermosa canción! ✨
Me encanto 💖
Andrea Aranda
Siempre sorprendiendome, me encantan sus canciones!❤
Alex Maro
¿Cuándo estará en Spotify? ¡Geniales como siempre! Sigan así chicos, me encanta lo que hacen.