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/

Se Apaga el Fuego
Ramona Lyrics

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Voy perdiendo tu amor nuestra vela se apaga
Nuestro tiempo terminó
Sólo caen nuestras lágrimas

Y todo me recuerda siempre a ti
Tu aroma, tus caricias y tu voz
Y todo lo que siento es para ti
Mis labios se marchitan sin tu amor

Se apaga el fuego de tu amor, y yo me quemo
Me derrito lento sin tu voz, por ti me muero

Los recuerdos de tu adiós
Lentamente, me matan dentro de tu corazón
Siento que aun me extrañas

Y todo me recuerda siempre a ti
Tu aroma, tus caricias y tu voz
Y todo lo que siento es para ti
Mis labios se marchitan sin tu amor

Se apaga el fuego de tu amor, y yo me quemo
Me derrito lento sin tu voz, por ti me muero
Se apaga el fuego de tu amor, y yo me quemo
Me derrito lento sin tu voz, por ti me muero

Se apaga el fuego de tu amor, y yo me quemo
Me derrito lento sin tu voz, por ti me muero

Se apaga el fuego de tu amor, y yo me quemo
Me derrito lento sin tu voz, por ti me muero

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ramona's song "Se Apaga el Fuego" speak of a love that is fading away, symbolized by the extinguishing flame. The singer laments the loss of their love, expressing how their time together has come to an end and how their tears are the only thing left. The imagery of the fading flame and falling tears evokes a sense of sadness and resignation to the inevitable end of the relationship.

The singer reflects on how everything around them constantly reminds them of their lost love - from the aroma to the caresses and voice of their beloved. Despite the pain and longing felt, all the emotions are still directed towards the one they have lost. The singer feels as though they are withering away without the love and warmth that their partner once provided, emphasizing the deep sense of loss and emptiness they are experiencing.

The repeated lines "Se apaga el fuego de tu amor, y yo me quemo" ("The fire of your love is extinguishing, and I burn") and "Me derrito lento sin tu voz, por ti me muero" ("I slowly melt without your voice, I die for you") reflect the intense anguish and desperation felt by the singer in the absence of their lover. The metaphorical language portrays the emotional intensity and the consuming nature of the unrequited love that continues to haunt them.

The chorus, with its repetition of the same lines, serves to emphasize the emotional turmoil and deep sense of longing that the singer is experiencing. The imagery of the extinguishing fire symbolizes the fading passion and warmth in the relationship, while the slow melting and dying without the presence of their loved one conveys the profound emotional impact of their absence. Overall, the lyrics of "Se Apaga el Fuego" capture the heart-wrenching experience of losing a love that once burned brightly but now flickers and fades away.

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