Ronnie Cord

Ronnie Cord was a Brazilian singer. Son of conductor and composer, he already played the guitar at age six. 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.