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, 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]
Ronnie Cord | |
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 Ronnie Cord in 1960 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Ronald Cordovil |
| Born | January 22, 1943 Manhuaçu, Brazil |
| Died | January 6, 1986 (aged 42) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Years active | 1960-1986 |
| Labels | RCA Victor |