# Ronnie Cord

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**Ronnie Cord** (born *Ronald Cordovil*; January 22, 1943 in [Manhuaçu](/source/Manhua%C3%A7u) – January 6, 1986 in [São Paulo](/source/S%C3%A3o_Paulo)) was a Brazilian singer. Son of conductor and composer [Hervé Cordovil](/source/Herv%C3%A9_Cordovil), he already played the guitar at age six.[1] In 1959 he auditioned for [Copacabana Records](/source/Copacabana_Records) in [Rio de Janeiro](/source/Rio_de_Janeiro). In 1960, the following year, he made his first recording, released on [long-playing records](/source/Long-playing_record) that brought together several other singers. His biggest hit was the song "Rua Augusta", released by [RCA Victor](/source/RCA_Victor) in 1963. In 1965, he was very successful with a version of "[Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini](/source/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"](http://dicionariompb.com.br/ronnie-cord/dados-artisticos). Dicionário Cravo Albin. Retrieved August 14, 2020.

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