Ramona
Jim Reeves · Girls I Have Known/Intimate Jim Reeves [BMG Intern [2004]
(Ramona, Ramona)
Ramona,
I hear the mission bells above
Ramona,
They're ringing out our song of love.
I press you caress you
And bless the day you taught me to care
I'll always remember the rambling rose
You wore in your hair.
Ramona,
When day is done you'll hear my call
Ramona,
We'll meet beside the waterfall.
I dread the dawn
When I awake to find you gone
Ramona,
I made you my own.
(Ramona,)
When day is done you'll hear my call
(Ramona,)
We'll meet beside the waterfall.
I dread the dawn
When I awake to find you gone
Ramona,
I made you my own.
(Ramona.)...
About Ramona
Jim Reeves' "Ramona" stands as a quintessential example of his smooth, crooning style that defined the late 1950s country-pop sound. Recorded during the height of his career, the track showcases Reeves' signature falsetto and intimate delivery, capturing the emotional vulnerability characteristic of his work on albums like *Girls I Have Known*. The song reflects the era's focus on romantic storytelling and balladry, blending traditional country instrumentation with a polished pop sensibility that appealed to a broad audience. As part of his extensive discography, "Ramona" exemplifies the warmth and lyrical clarity that made Reeves a beloved figure in American music history. Its enduring appeal lies in the seamless fusion of genre elements and the artist's unique vocal approach, cementing its place among his most recognizable recordings.