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The Ramones recorded a number of demo versions of songs which did not make it onto an album, and have not yet been released.  Their fans can only hope that in the future, these songs will be officially released, so they won't have to listen to tenth-generation copies that sound terrible.  Despite their demo quality, many of the songs are great, and could have easily been included on an album.  MP3's of some of these songs can be found on Kufat's Ramones Archive at:

http://kufat.dhs.org/ramones

I am always interested in trading for other unreleased songs. E-mail me if you have any that I don't have listed here.

"Please Don't Leave"  **NEW**

This long-lost demo song was made available in January 2000 on the official Ramones Web site, www.officialramones.com.  It is a decent song, but not up to the quality of the songs which made it on the album.  The songs was written by Dee Dee.  Excellent sound quality in MP3 format. 

"Sleeping Troubles"

This is a great song.  The intro "swings" unlike any other Ramones song.  Another song which could have easily been released on an album.  It is definitely a much better song than "I'm Not Jesus" and "Worm Man," which made it on to the album Halfway To Sanity.

"Baby Say You Beg"
(also know as "You're Not Fooling Me")

This song is only average, which may be the reason it wasn't released.  It has an older sound, like some of their earlier songs.  One of the riffs in the middle of the song would later be used on their next album Subterranean Jungle, on the song "Psycho Therapy."  NOTE:  The song is very similar to "You're Not Fooling Me" (see below), and is probably an earlier version.  "Baby Say You Beg" is sung by Joey and has a slower tempo, a slightly different bridge, a different intro, and the verses are in a different key.  The two songs share the same basic structure as well as the same chorus of "They're not fooling me, they're not fooling me..."

"Touring"

This song would be released years later on the album Mondo Bizarro.  The demo version is essentially the same, complete with cool backing vocals.  Maybe they didn't include it on the album since it sounds very similar to "Rock 'N' Roll High School," a song on End Of The Century, the album immediately prior to Pleasant Dreams.  Rumor: An earlier version of this song was called "Doreen Is Never Boring." 

"I Wasn't Looking For Love"

Another excellent song that is very catchy - you'll find yourself singing it hours later.  There is no good reason why it wasn't released.  The song really lets Joey's singing shine, with a great melody during the verses and chorus.

"You're Not Fooling Me"
(also known as "They're Not Really Me")

A great, driving song sung by Dee Dee.  A typical Ramones style song which could be found on any album.  He recycles the opening riff of "Psycho Therapy" for the intro and middle parts of this song.  Maybe that is why the song didn't make it onto the album.  NOTE:  This song is very similar to "Baby Say You Beg" (see above), and is probably a later version of it.  "You're Not Fooling Me" is much faster and the verses are in a different key.

"Working It Over" 
(also know as "We're Getting Out Of Here")

Perhaps the reason why this song didn't make it onto the album was because it is not a typical Ramones song.  During the intro, the guitar plays a slow, snaking line unlike anything Johnny would normally play.  In true demo form, drum sticks struck together keep time during the beginning of the song.  The vocal melody is great, providing Joey a chance to show his skills.  He even sings falsetto during a part of the chorus - a true rarity!  If this song would have been released on an album, it could have been one of the Ramones best songs.

"Chasing The Night" (Richie vocals)

Richie sang on only one officially-released song, "(You) Can't Say Anything Nice."  He had a decent voice, at least no worse than Dee Dee's.  He sings the melody slightly different in some places and during the bridge mistakenly sings "Rock all day, sleep all night" instead of  "Rock all night, sleep all day," causing the verse not to rhyme.  On this version, the guitar solo in the middle of the song is shorter than the one on the album version.  Also, the song does not have the synthesizer and backing vocals that would be on the version released.

"Danger Zone" (Dee Dee vocals)

Dee Dee and Johnny wrote this song, which Joey sang on the version released on the album.  On this demo version, Dee Dee sings it the nearly the same that Joey did, with no significant changes.

"Humankind" (Richie vocals)

Richie wrote this song, but on the album it was sung by Joey.  The demo version is essentially the same as the album version.  Richie shows that he was a very capable singer, singing it well.

"The Great Adventurer"

A mediocre song about an explorer named "Dr. King" and his explorations in Bora Bora.  The song does have a good bass line, and a decent guitar solo.  The song is slow and plodding, as is Dee Dee's "rapping."

"The Goon"

A silly song about "The Goon," an "ugly mother" who is Dee Dee's rapping foe.  Dee Dee challenges him to a rapping contest and boasts that he will win.  Includes gratuitous use of the words "yo" and "chill."

"Max The Cat"

The story of Max the Cat, purchased in a pet shop by Dee Dee and his wife Vera.  Max hates tuna fish, and instead likes eating Fancy Feast & mayonnaise, red cabbage, and sauerkraut.  Max is the only cat in the pet shop who likes rap and hip-hop music.  Max also likes to relax in the bathtub.

"Drinking"

This is a upbeat, typical Ramones song.  The choruses have a much different feel than the verses, which adds some interesting tension.  It's good enough to be on an album.

"(There's) Nothing New To Try"

The beginning of the song sounds just like "She's The One."  It's a good song, and even has a guitar solo!  Another very good song.

These songs are rumored to exist, however, I have not actually heard them.  Very reliable sources provided the information below:

"Elevator Operator" - Sung by Richie, from the Too Tough To Die sessions.

"I Am Not The Answer" - from the Too Tough To Die sessions

"We Gotta Get Out Of Here (As Fast As We Can)" - from the Too Tough To Die sessions.

"1234" - from the Subterranean Jungle sessions.  Written by Leslie Gore.

"Did We Meet Somewhere Before" - Cover of the Paul McCartney song.  Possibly meant to appear on the Rock 'n' Roll High School Soundtrack, it is unknown if this song was ever recorded.

"Rock and Roll Is The Answer" - Was given to the band the Moguls to record, but they never did.

"Sucubus" - This song is mentioned in the book Ramones: An American Band by Jim Bessman.

"I Don't Wanna Go To Calcutta"

"I Can't Go To Sleep And I Can't Wake Up"

"Woman Hater"
 

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