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/

Tranquilízame
Ramona Lyrics

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Tranquilízame
Y no me dejes ir
Quédate aquí
Sólo mirándome
Tienta mi amor
Que florece por ti
Da tu mirada
No me puedes mentir

Quiéreme
Déjate llevar
No sabes cuánto
Te he pensado

Te invito a bailar
Para sentir tu cuerpo
Te miras tan linda
Noté tus intenciones
Te acercas a mí
Melodías al oído
No pienses de más
Si no sigues sintiendo

Quiéreme
Déjate llevar

No sabes cuánto
Te he pensado

Overall Meaning

In the song Tranquilízame, Ramona sings to a lover, pleading with them to stay with her and calm her anxieties. She asks them to gaze at her and to not lie to her, as her love for them is blooming. Ramona then encourages her lover to let go and not be afraid to love her back. She invites them to dance with her, wanting to feel the warmth of their body. She notices their intentions, and they move in closer to her, whispering sweet melodies in her ear. Ramona reassures her lover to not overthink things and to just let their love flourish.

The lyrics of Tranquilízame capture the vulnerability and longing of love. Ramona's plea for her lover to stay and quell her fears is relatable as many people in relationships experience anxieties about whether their partner truly loves them. The symbolism of dancing together and feeling the warmth of each other's bodies adds a sensual aspect to the song, demonstrating the physicality of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Tranquilízame
Assure me that everything is okay and put my mind at ease

Y no me dejes ir
Don't let me go, keep me close by your side

Quédate aquí
Stay here with me, in this moment

Sólo mirándome
Just looking at me, without any words

Tienta mi amor
Tempt my love, tease me with the possibility of something more

Que florece por ti
That is growing because of you, that is blossoming because of your presence

Da tu mirada
Give me your gaze, look into my eyes

No me puedes mentir
You can't lie to me, your eyes will give you away

Quiéreme
Love me, show me your affection

Déjate llevar
Let yourself go, trust in the moment

No sabes cuánto
You don't know how much