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Ronnie Cord
singer
- January 22, 1943
- January 6, 1986
- 42 years
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Ronnie Cord, 42, Brazilian singer.
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|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. 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]
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1.In which city was Ronnie Cord born?
- A.Manhuaçucorrect
- B.Rio de Janeiro
- C.São Paulo
- D.Belo Horizonte
Ronnie Cord was born on January 22, 1943, in Manhuaçu.
Source: biographical introduction
2.What was the birth name of Ronnie Cord?
- A.Augusta Cordovil
- B.Ronald Cordovilcorrect
- C.Ronnie Victor
- D.Hervé Cordovil
Ronnie Cord was born Ronald Cordovil.
Source: biographical introduction
3.Who was the father of Ronnie Cord?
- A.A conductor and composercorrect
- B.A record label executive
- C.A politician
- D.A businessman
Ronnie Cord was the son of conductor and composer Hervé Cordovil.
Source: early life section
4.At what age did Ronnie Cord begin playing the guitar?
- A.Sixcorrect
- B.Fifteen
- C.Nine
- D.Twelve
Ronnie Cord already played the guitar at age six.
Source: early life section
5.In what year did Ronnie Cord audition for Copacabana Records?
- A.1960
- B.1958
- C.1959correct
- D.1957
In 1959, Ronnie Cord auditioned for Copacabana Records in Rio de Janeiro.
Source: career beginnings
6.Where did Ronnie Cord audition for Copacabana Records in 1959?
- A.Rio de Janeirocorrect
- B.São Paulo
- C.Manhuaçu
- D.Salvador
Ronnie Cord auditioned for Copacabana Records in Rio de Janeiro in 1959.
Source: career beginnings
7.What kind of records contained Ronnie Cord's first recording made in 1960?
- A.Extended play records
- B.Single records
- C.Digital recordings
- D.Long-playing recordscorrect
Ronnie Cord's first recording was released on long-playing records that brought together several other singers.
Source: career beginnings
8.What was the biggest hit song released by Ronnie Cord in 1963?
- A.Copacabana Dreams
- B.Manhuaçu Nights
- C.Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini
- D.Rua Augustacorrect
Ronnie Cord's biggest hit was the song Rua Augusta, released by RCA Victor in 1963.
Source: career highlights
9.Which record label released Ronnie Cord's hit song 'Rua Augusta'?
- A.Sony Music
- B.Copacabana Records
- C.RCA Victorcorrect
- D.EMI Brazil
RCA Victor released the song Rua Augusta by Ronnie Cord in 1963.
Source: career highlights
10.In what year was the song 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini' recorded by Ronnie Cord?
- A.1964correct
- B.1965
- C.1966
- D.1963
Ronnie Cord recorded his version of the song in 1964 at RCA Victor.
Source: career highlights
11.In what year did Ronnie Cord experience success with his version of 'Itsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini'?
- A.1966
- B.1967
- C.1965correct
- D.1964
In 1965, Ronnie Cord was very successful with his version of the song.
Source: career highlights
12.On what date did Ronnie Cord pass away?
- A.January 22, 1986
- B.January 6, 1986correct
- C.December 6, 1985
- D.January 6, 1965
Ronnie Cord died on January 6, 1986.
Source: biographical conclusion
13.In which city did Ronnie Cord die?
- A.São Paulocorrect
- B.Rio de Janeiro
- C.Curitiba
- D.Manhuaçu
Ronnie Cord died in São Paulo on January 6, 1986.
Source: biographical conclusion
14.How many children did Ronnie Cord leave behind upon his death?
- A.One
- B.Threecorrect
- C.Four
- D.Two
Upon his death in 1986, Ronnie Cord left three children.
Source: biographical conclusion
15.What was the occupation of Ronnie Cord?
- A.Painter
- B.Singercorrect
- C.Architect
- D.Journalist
Ronnie Cord was a Brazilian singer.
Source: biographical introduction
16.Which label was involved in both Ronnie Cord's 1963 hit and his 1964 recording?
- A.Warner Music
- B.Philips Records
- C.RCA Victorcorrect
- D.Copacabana Records
Both the hit song Rua Augusta and the song recorded in 1964 were released by RCA Victor.
Source: career highlights
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