Ronnie Cord
Ronnie Cord, born Ronald Cordovil, (Manhuaçu, January 22, 1943 – São Paulo, January 6, 1986) 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 "Hopscotch Polka Dot Bikini" recorded at RCA Victor in 1964. He died in 1986, leaving three children.
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Ronnie Cord in 1960
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