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Ronnie Cord

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Ronnie Cord
A black and white photo of a young man singing.
Ronnie Cord in 1960
Background information
Birth nameRonald Cordovil
Born(1943-01-22)January 22, 1943
Manhuaçu, Brazil
DiedJanuary 6, 1986(1986-01-06) (aged 42)
São Paulo, Brazil
Years active1960-1986
LabelsRCA Victor

Ronnie Cord (born Ronald Cordovil; January 22, 1943 in Manhuaçu – January 6, 1986 in São Paulo) was a Brazilian singer. Son of conductor and composer Hervé Cordovil [pt], he already played the guitar at age six.[1] In 1959 he auditioned for Copacabana Records in Rio de Janeiro. In 1960, the following year, he made his first recording, released on long-playing records that brought together several other singers. His biggest hit was the song "Rua Augusta", released by RCA Victor in 1963. In 1965, he was very successful with a version of "Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini" recorded at RCA Victor in 1964. He died in 1986, leaving three children.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ "Ronnie Cord". Dicionário Cravo Albin. Retrieved August 14, 2020.