Ramona
| PROFILE | |
| Composer | Mabel Wayne |
| Lyricist | L. Wolfe Gilbert |
| Year Written | 1928 |
| About Ramona | |
| “Ramona” was written as the theme song for the 1928 adventure-romance film of the same name. It is noteworthy in that it was the first motion picture theme song written. The song as use again in a 1936 remake. In 1928, it was recorded by the Paul Whiteman Orchestra and featured Bix Biederbecke on cornet. | |
Lyrics
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 wear in your hair
Ramona, when the day is done you’ll hear me call
Ramona, we’ll meet beside the waterfall
I dread the dawn
When I awake to find you gone
Ramona, I need you, my own
Session / Album Information
1960
“Ramona” was recorded on October 13, 1960 and released that year as a single. It was arranged by Glenn Osser.
This recording released on:
- 1960: Columbia 45: 4-41874
- 1960: Philips 45: PB 1122
- 2011: Disc #8 in The Tony Bennett Complete Collection (88697874602-JK8) The Columbia Singles, Vol. 6