Genya Ravan

Genya Ravan

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Genya Ravan, born Genyusha Zelkowitzpào on 19 April 1940 in Łódź, Poland, emigrated to the United States in 1947 and entered the music scene as a singer. Her breakthrough came in 1962 at Brooklyn’s Lollipop Lounge, where a spontaneous performance led to a contract with Decca’s Coral Records and a chart‑topper with a cover of "Somewhere". In 1963 she formed Goldie and the Gingerbreads, signing with Atlantic’s Atco and touring with The Rolling Stones, The Yardbirds, The Kinks and Manfred Mann; the single "Can't You Hear My Heart Beat" reached number 25 on the UK Singles Chart in 1965. After a brief solo release of "Goin' Back" in 1966, she co‑founded Ten Wheel Drive in 1969, issuing three Polydor albums-Construction #1, Brief Replies, and Peculiar Friends-before departing in 1972. Ravan signed with Columbia Records, releasing a self‑titled album that year and several subsequent solo projects throughout the 1970s, including Urban Desire (1978) and And I Mean It! (1979). She performed at major venues such as Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden, appeared on national television shows, and later produced for artists like the Dead Boys and Ronnie Spector. In the 2000s her work was sampled by hip‑hop artists, and she hosted radio programs on SiriusXM. Ravan continued touring into the 2010s, culminating in a sold‑out 2013 show at New York City’s Iridium.

Top tracks

03
I Hate Myself (For Loving You)
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
05:05
Writer: Doc Pomus - Ken Hirsch / Composers: Doc Pomus - Ken Hirsch
02
Sit Yourself Down
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
02:30
Writer: Stephen Stills / Composers: Stephen Stills
01
What Kind Of Man Are You
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
03:26
Writer: Ray Charles / Composers: Ray Charles
04
I'm In The Mood For Love
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
03:49
Writer: Jimmy McHugh - Dorothy Fields / Composers: Jimmy McHugh - Dorothy Fields
09
Bird On A Wire
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
04:49
Writer: Leonard Cohen / Composers: Leonard Cohen
05
Takuta Kalaba/Turn On Your Love Lights
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
06:30
Writer: Babatunde Olatunji - Deadric Malone - Joseph Scott / Composers: Babatunde Olatunji - Deadric Malone - Joseph Scott
08
Every Little Bit Hurts
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
03:39
Writer: Ed Cobb / Composers: Ed Cobb
07
Love Is A Fire (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Genya Ravan
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
04:54
Writer: John Vastano - Vincent Poncia / Composers: John Vastano - Vincent Poncia
06
Back in My Arms Again
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
04:38
Composers: Holland-Dozier-Holland
10
I Can't Stand It
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
03:17
Writer: Smokey McAllister / Composers: Smokey McAllister
01
Tightrope
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
05:10
Writer: Leon Russell / Composers: Leon Russell
07
Flying
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
06:01
Writer: Rod Stewart - Ronnie Lane - Ron Wood / Composers: Rod Stewart - Ronnie Lane - Ron Wood
03
Eye Of The Needle
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
08:10
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
08
Brief Replies
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
05:20
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
13
The Night I Got Out Of Jail
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
03:46
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
15
Love Me
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
05:03
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
14
Shootin' The Breeze
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
03:18
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
04
Candy Man Blues
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
04:36
Writer: Louie Hoff - Elizabeth Hoff / Composers: Louie Hoff - Elizabeth Hoff
10
Stay With Me
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
04:20
Writer: Jerry Ragovoy - Larry Weiss / Composers: Jerry Ragovoy - Larry Weiss
05
Ain't Gonna Happen
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
05:39
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
06
House In Central Park
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
04:29
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
11
How Long Before I'm Gone
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
06:43
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
09
Come Live With Me
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
05:22
Writer: Genya Ravan - Aram Schefrin / Composers: Genya Ravan - Aram Schefrin

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  • Discography
Albums
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2019 AHA Music
12-06-2019
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01
Coming up the Hard Way
Genya Ravan
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03:34
Writer: Genya Ravan
02
Don't Go in the Bathroom
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03:53
Writer: G.Ravan - JL Cooper - Bobby Chen - Wm Brady
03
Enough Is Enough
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04:07
Writer: Genya Ravan - Ricky Byrd
04
Fooled You This Time
Genya Ravan
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04:35
Writer: G.dixon - K.Lewis
05
Gypsy Caravan
Genya Ravan
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04:23
Writer: Genya Ravan - J.L Cooper
06
Pump It Up
Genya Ravan
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03:11
Writer: Elvis Costello
07
Hard Way Out
Genya Ravan
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05:22
Writer: Larry Raspberry
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Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
29-04-2016
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
01
My Oh My My Mama (Remastered)
Genya Ravan
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
04:08
02
Whipping Post (Remastered)
Genya Ravan
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
04:25
03
Get It Back (Remastered)
Genya Ravan
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
03:09
04
Hold on I'm Coming (Remastered)
Genya Ravan
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
04:25
05
Little by Little (Remastered)
Genya Ravan
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
03:32
06
Letter (Remastered)
Genya Ravan
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
04:44
07
Breadline (Remastered)
Genya Ravan
Goldie Zelkowitz (Digitally Remastered)
03:45
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The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
This Compilation ℗ 1995 UMG Recordings, Inc.
20-06-1995
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
01
Tightrope
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
05:10
Writer: Leon Russell / Composers: Leon Russell
02
Lapidary
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
04:32
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
03
Eye Of The Needle
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
08:10
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
04
Candy Man Blues
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
04:36
Writer: Louie Hoff - Elizabeth Hoff / Composers: Louie Hoff - Elizabeth Hoff
05
Ain't Gonna Happen
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
05:39
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
06
House In Central Park
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
04:29
Writer: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager / Composers: Aram Schefrin - Michael Zager
07
Morning Much Better
Ten Wheel Drive
The Best Of Ten Wheel Drive
02:36
Writer: A. R Schefrin / Composers: M. Zager
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...and I Mean It!
(P) 1979 Genya Ravan Productions
01-01-1979
...and I Mean It!
01
Pedal to the Metal
Genya Ravan
...and I Mean It!
04:05
Composers: Genya Ravan - G. Diamond
02
I Won't Sleep on the Wet Spot No More
Genya Ravan
...and I Mean It!
04:19
Composers: Genya Ravan
03
Steve...
Genya Ravan
...and I Mean It!
03:33
Composers: Genya Ravan - C. Taylor
04
Stubborn Kinda Girl
Genya Ravan
...and I Mean It!
04:00
Composers: Gaye - Stevenson - Gordy JR.
05
It's Me
Genya Ravan
...and I Mean It!
03:39
Composers: Genya Ravan - L. Hanson
06
Junkman
Genya Ravan
...and I Mean It!
05:55
Composers: Joe Droukas
07
Love Isn't Love
Genya Ravan
...and I Mean It!
03:45
Composers: Genya Ravan
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Urban Desire
(P) 1978 Genya Ravan Productions
01-01-1978
Urban Desire
01
Jerry's Pigeons
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
04:08
Composers: Ravan-Giordano-Cola
02
The Knight Ain't Long Enough
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
03:46
Composers: Joe Droukas
03
Do It Just for Me
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
03:55
Composers: Wally Liberty
04
Shot in the Heart
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
02:47
Composers: Stuart Daye
05
Aye Co'lorado
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
02:58
Composers: Ravan-Giordano
06
Back in My Arms Again
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
04:38
Composers: Holland-Dozier-Holland
07
Cornered
Genya Ravan
Urban Desire
04:11
Composers: Stuart Daye
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Genya Ravan
(P) Originally released 1971. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
05-01-1971
Genya Ravan
01
What Kind Of Man Are You
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
03:26
Writer: Ray Charles / Composers: Ray Charles
02
Sit Yourself Down
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
02:30
Writer: Stephen Stills / Composers: Stephen Stills
03
I Hate Myself (For Loving You)
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
05:05
Writer: Doc Pomus - Ken Hirsch / Composers: Doc Pomus - Ken Hirsch
04
I'm In The Mood For Love
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
03:49
Writer: Jimmy McHugh - Dorothy Fields / Composers: Jimmy McHugh - Dorothy Fields
05
Takuta Kalaba/Turn On Your Love Lights
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
06:30
Writer: Babatunde Olatunji - Deadric Malone - Joseph Scott / Composers: Babatunde Olatunji - Deadric Malone - Joseph Scott
06
Lonely, Lonely
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
03:45
Writer: Aram Schefrin - M. Zagar / Composers: Aram Schefrin - M. Zagar
07
Flying
Genya Ravan
Genya Ravan
06:01
Writer: Rod Stewart - Ronnie Lane - Ron Wood / Composers: Rod Stewart - Ronnie Lane - Ron Wood
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Singles
Throw Your Dog a Bone
2016 Aha Music
29-06-2016
Throw Your Dog a Bone
01
Throw Your Dog a Bone
Genya Ravan
Throw Your Dog a Bone
03:13
I Won't Cry Anymore
2011 Gar Francis
24-01-2011
I Won't Cry Anymore
01
I Won't Cry Anymore
Genya Ravan
I Won't Cry Anymore
04:35
Composers: Gar Francis
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The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
This Compilation ℗ 2005 A&M Records
01-01-2005
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01
Theme From "The Warriors" (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Barry De Vorzon
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
03:57
Writer: Barry De Vorzon / Composers: Barry De Vorzon
02
Nowhere To Run (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Arnold McCuller
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
03:15
Writer: Eddie Holland - Brian Holland - Lamont Dozier / Composers: Eddie Holland - Brian Holland - Lamont Dozier
03
In Havana (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Kenny Vance
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
03:56
Writer: Steve Nathanson - Arthur Ripp / Composers: Steve Nathanson - Arthur Ripp
04
Echoes In My Mind (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Mandrill
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
06:09
Writer: Claude B. Cave II - Wilfredo Wilson - R. Wilson - L. Wilson - C. Wilson / Composers: Claude B. Cave II - Wilfredo Wilson - R. Wilson - L. Wilson - C. Wilson
05
The Fight (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Barry De Vorzon
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
01:23
Writer: Barry De Vorzon / Composers: Barry De Vorzon
06
In The City (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Joe Walsh
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
03:54
Writer: Barry De Vorzon - Joe Walsh / Composers: Barry De Vorzon - Joe Walsh
07
Love Is A Fire (From "The Warriors" Soundtrack)
Genya Ravan
The Warriors Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
04:54
Writer: John Vastano - Vincent Poncia / Composers: John Vastano - Vincent Poncia
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Come Spy with Me
(P) 2018 Palmyra Delran under exclusive license to Wicked Cool Records
09-11-2018
Come Spy with Me
01
Come Spy with Me
Palmyra Delran And The Doppel Gang
Come Spy with Me
03:56
Composers: Palmyra Delran - michael lynch
02
Happy Birthday Middle Child
Palmyra Delran And The Doppel Gang
Come Spy with Me
03:33
Composers: Palmyra Delran
03
Tape a Nickel to the Tonearm
Palmyra Delran And The Doppel Gang
Come Spy with Me
02:28
Composers: Ben Vaughn
04
I'm Satisfied
Palmyra Delran And The Doppel Gang
Come Spy with Me
02:32
Composers: Nickey Barclay
05
(If You'd Like to Make a Call) Please Hang Up
Palmyra Delran And The Doppel Gang
Come Spy with Me
02:32
Composers: Palmyra Delran
06
Walk Away
Palmyra Delran And The Doppel Gang
Come Spy with Me
02:24
Composers: Palmyra Delran
07
I Thought You Said That You Were Gonna Kill Yourself
Palmyra Delran And The Doppel Gang
Come Spy with Me
02:46
Composers: Palmyra Delran - Ben Vaughn
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Anarchy in the UK
(P) 2020 Michael Des Barres Under Exclusive License to Wicked Cool Records
15-05-2020
Anarchy in the UK
01
Anarchy in the Uk
Michael Des Barres
Anarchy in the UK
02:40
Composers: Paul Cook - Steve Jones - John Lydon - Glen Matlock
02
Where Did All the Lovers Go?
Michael Des Barres
Anarchy in the UK
03:52
Composers: Michael Des Barres - Paul Ill
Once in a Lifetime
(P) 2023 Les DeMerle
21-04-2023
Once in a Lifetime
01
Come Back to Me
Les DeMerle
Once in a Lifetime
03:00
Composers: Alan Jay Lerner - Burton Lane
02
Feelin' Good
Les DeMerle
Once in a Lifetime
03:46
Composers: Anthony Newley - Leslie Bricusse
03
On a Clear Day
Les DeMerle
Once in a Lifetime
02:22
Composers: Alan Jay Lerner - Burton Lane
04
Raunchy Rita
Les DeMerle
Once in a Lifetime
04:20
Composers: Frank Foster
05
Signafyin'
Les DeMerle
Once in a Lifetime
07:18
Composers: Les DeMerle
06
Alfie
Les DeMerle
Once in a Lifetime
03:53
Composers: Burt Bacharach
07
Sticks
Les DeMerle
Once in a Lifetime
03:30
Composers: Joe Zawinul
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Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
℗ 2018 Bongo Boy Records
16-03-2018
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
01
Baby Let's Go
Tom Vicario
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
02:42
Composers: Gar Francis
02
Come on Come On
the Easy Outs
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
03:10
Composers: Gar Francis
03
I Won't Cry Anymore
Genya Ravan
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
04:35
Composers: Gar Francis
04
Satisfied
Tyce Green
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
04:17
Composers: Gar Francis
05
Born Dainty
Kelly Caruso
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
03:44
Composers: Gar Francis
06
Meet Me
Ricky Persaud Jr
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
04:12
Composers: Gar Francis
07
Sweet Sunshine
The Satisfactors
Gar Francis Songbook, Vol. One
03:38
Composers: Gar Francis - Bruce Ferguson - Kurt Reil
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