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Frank Black — I Heard Ramona Sing
Album: Black Francis
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Released: 1993
Length: 3:37
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I had so many problems
And then I got me a Walkman
I really liked it a lot, and
They walked right in and they solved them
They walked right in and they solved them

I heard Ramona sing
And I heard everything
The speed they're traveling
They are the only thing

Ramona
There were moments in the night
It was all right
There were moments in the night

I heard Ramona sing
And I heard everything
The speed they're traveling
They are the only thing
Ramona

I don't care if they're real or they're pseudo
I don't care if they get any higher
I hope if someone retires
They pull another Menudo
They pull another Menudo
They pull another Menudo
They pull another Menudo

There are moments in the night
It is all right
There are moments in the night

I hear Raniona sing
And I hear everything
The speed they're traveling
They are the only thing
Ramona
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 Excelsior wrote:
If this wasn't so mind-numbingly boring, it would be dreadful.
 
Mind-numbing? Oh, no. It cattle-prods the brain into painfully aware horror with its awfulness. 

This song should be forced to listen to itself for hours on end as punishment. 

(Apologies, RPers. I'm tired, it's too early to celebrate the weekend, and I'm feeling snotty).  
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 romaia wrote:
This is in the sound track for Scott Pilgrim vs the world
 

I'm pretty sure the character Ramona was named after this song...
Posted 12 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
 horstman wrote:


This "no-name-brand" douche IS the Pixies.

Idiot!
 
Weird. . .I really don't remember writing that. I've been a Pixies and Frank Black fan for a long time, so I guess I was making a bad joke. But my impulse is the same as yours: idiot younger me!
Posted 12 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
Hey! This no-name-brand douche ripped off the pixies!
 

This "no-name-brand" douche IS the Pixies.

Idiot!
Posted 13 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
This is in the sound track for Scott Pilgrim vs the world
Posted 13 years ago by romaia    [ Reply ]
 carpwall wrote:

I think it's a reference to the endless reforming of Menudo over the years with different members.

 
Viva la France!

Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
I had no idea this was about the Ramones.
Posted 14 years ago by Bocephus    [ Reply ]
 lophrequa wrote:

reference to the 80s boy band?

 
I think it's a reference to the endless reforming of Menudo over the years with different members.

Posted 14 years ago by carpwall    [ Reply ]
 fredriley wrote:
"They pull another menudo" - wtf is a "menudo", anyone?
 
reference to the 80s boy band?

Posted 14 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
"They pull another menudo" - wtf is a "menudo", anyone?
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 lathyris wrote:
Hey! This no-name-brand douche ripped off the pixies!
 
I like him. He's Silly

Posted 15 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 RobK wrote:
Where did all these whiny people come from? I can't believe the number of negative reactions to this song. I've always loved it. It's probably my favorite track on the album. Granted, Frank fell a bit short of Pixies-level greatness with his solo debut but it's still really good stuff.
 
Word.  Don't Ya Rile 'Em is a stong cut off of this one also.

Posted 15 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
If this wasn't so mind-numbingly boring, it would be dreadful.
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
LizDeines wrote:
It only averages a 7? Amazing...
you commented last year, as you can see the song has had a deservedly steady decline down to it's quite appropiate 4
Posted 16 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
lathyris wrote:
Hey! This no-name-brand douche ripped off the pixies!
Yeah, what a jerk!
Posted 16 years ago by Mindscrape    [ Reply ]
Where did all these whiny people come from? I can't believe the number of negative reactions to this song. I've always loved it. It's probably my favorite track on the album. Granted, Frank fell a bit short of Pixies-level greatness with his solo debut but it's still really good stuff.
Posted 17 years ago by RobK    [ Reply ]
I'm gonna be nice and rate it a 2. My initial thought was about half of that...
Posted 17 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Stefen wrote:
How did this guy get a recording contract?
Uhh... Talent?
Posted 17 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
I'm obsessed with this guy; I don't know why.
Posted 17 years ago by hippiechick    [ Reply ]
Hey! This no-name-brand douche ripped off the pixies!
Posted 17 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
Godlike!! Long time ago I saw Frank Black and Pixies, the latest 80er...WOW!! No mainstream, but powerfull like no other
Posted 17 years ago by Abgesandter    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Is this guy the result of some affirmative action program for people who cannot sing in tune?
Must be a Massachusetts thing, you wouldn't understand. Oh wait a minute. . . . . . . .
Posted 17 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
Frank Black just rocks....
Posted 17 years ago by scott4261    [ Reply ]
ziggytrix wrote:
I don't understand how some Pixies songs are 9s or 10s yet Frank Black's are 2s and 3s to me...
Because FB is only 1/4 of the Pixies, he only gets 1/4 the rating. Actually I appreciate FB but mostly he just makes me miss the Pixies.
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
It only averages a 7? Amazing...
Posted 17 years ago by LizDeines    [ Reply ]
i just LOVE this track!
Posted 17 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
this guy rawks! big time!
Posted 17 years ago by buck-arkansas    [ Reply ]
Great song and a great tribute to The Ramones.
Posted 18 years ago by Rickvee    [ Reply ]
Old_Pool_Skunk wrote:
Almost musical, in a semi pseudo quasi sort of way.
Well put!
Posted 18 years ago by laramieu    [ Reply ]
Improvisational rock- I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
There are aspects of this tune that I really like, but altogether it's kind of jumbled and confused. 6
Posted 18 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
How did this guy get a recording contract?
Posted 18 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
I don't understand how some Pixies songs are 9s or 10s yet Frank Black's are 2s and 3s to me...
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
i really like this song. bought the album when it first came out years ago and it has remained in my top 10 ever since.
Posted 18 years ago by daveesh    [ Reply ]
Almost musical, in a semi pseudo quasi sort of way.
Posted 18 years ago by Old_Pool_Skunk    [ Reply ]
O.K., he heard Ramona sing. I mean it's a free world and if he wants to listen to Ramona that's fine. But even in a free world, does that entitle him to write such boring song about it? And publish it, too?
Posted 18 years ago by werner    [ Reply ]
I was trying to summon up a "Ho Hum" but just couldn't redeem the listless backup and tonedeaf vocals. I realize this is Francis/Frank's schtick, but it's tired, worn, and boring. I think I hear Joey laying a beating on him instead of applause. No thanks.
Posted 18 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Clean up the mess and you might have a good song.
Posted 18 years ago by physicsgenius    [ Reply ]
I remembered how much coyotes LOVE Frank Black and the Pixies again when I saw the on Austin City Limits. Time to upgrade my old cassettes to MP3's
Posted 18 years ago by coyotecosmic    [ Reply ]
Giverofpain wrote:
I always wondered what happened to Gary Newman
I'm thinking of sending him a buck or two, so he can go out and buy a melody. Sorry to you FB fans out there, but the bucket he's trying to carry the tune in has a leak somewhere.
Posted 18 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
I always wondered what happened to Gary Numan
Posted 18 years ago by Giverofpain    [ Reply ]
A very Bowie-esque Frank
Posted 18 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
A very good melodist, but so sloppy at times.
Posted 19 years ago by Dior    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
He should figure out just what the f**k his name is first, and then try to sing. Frank Black, Black Francis. P Diddy. Puff Daddy. Crap in, crap out.
Relax a bit.
Posted 19 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
boy, this must not be my RP day,....that SUCKS!
Posted 19 years ago by gpracer    [ Reply ]
He should figure out just what the f**k his name is first, and then try to sing. Frank Black, Black Francis. P Diddy. Puff Daddy. Crap in, crap out.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
radiozep wrote:
It works...
I'm not so sure
Posted 19 years ago by jlind    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
Is this guy the result of some affirmative action program for people who cannot sing in tune?
It works...
Posted 19 years ago by radiozep    [ Reply ]
This is brilliant!
Posted 19 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
They pulled another Menudo?
In Menudo (Puerto Rican boy band) a member would be replaced when he reached his 16th birthday or his voice broke.
Posted 19 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]
Is this guy the result of some affirmative action program for people who cannot sing in tune?
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
They pulled another Menudo? Say, if Frank Black got together with Jack White, would they be the White Stripes, the Black Stripes -- or the Grays?
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
coentje wrote:
Lucky bastard!
I supppose. It was a great show.
Posted 19 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
I had so many problems and then I got me a woman excellent tune I'd like to hear "Los Angeles" from this album.
Posted 19 years ago by Zygomatic    [ Reply ]
randomprime wrote:
Now them are lyrics I can identify with. What's a walkman?
yeah, that's sooo 2nd millenium i like fb's sound a lot though!
Posted 19 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
And I heard everything The speed they're travelling They are the only thing .... Ramona. There are moments in the night It is alright There are moments in the night I hear Ramona sing - Riff P.S. Hey! That 'Castanets' song is pretty good - wake me right up Bill!
Posted 19 years ago by riffster    [ Reply ]
Ouch! This must be "out of tune" hour here on RP.
Posted 19 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
8)
Posted 20 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
999_99_999 wrote:
Right-o! Going to the Pixies in October.
Lucky bastard!
Posted 20 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
coentje wrote:
I LOVE FRANK BLACK!!!
Right-o! Going to the Pixies in October.
Posted 20 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
I LOVE FRANK BLACK!!!
Posted 20 years ago by coentje    [ Reply ]
I had so many problems. Then I got me a walkman. Now them are lyrics I can identify with. What's a walkman?
Posted 20 years ago by randomprime    [ Reply ]