Ritchie (vocalist)

Ritchie
Ritchie performing at Arena Jockey, Rio de Janeiro (2023).
Ritchie performing at Arena Jockey, Rio de Janeiro (2023).
Background information
Born (1952-03-06) March 6, 1952 (age 73)
Beckenham, England, U.K.
Genres
OccupationsSinger, vocalist, musician, composer, dancer
Years active1972–present
LabelsEpic Records, Philips Records, Deckdisc, PopSongs, Biscoito Fino
Websitewww.ritchie.com.br

Richard David Court (born 6 March 1952 in Beckenham),[1] known professionally as Ritchie, is a British-born Brazilian singer-songwriter, vocalist, musician, composer, dancer and multi-instrumentalist.[2]

Early life

Ritchie was born in England and spent his early childhood there before relocating to Brazil during his youth.[3] After settling in Brazil, he developed an interest in music and pursued formal musical education, studying classical flute.[4]

Prior to achieving commercial success as a solo artist, Ritchie was active in Brazil’s music scene, collaborating with other musicians and participating in various projects.[4] His academic training and early professional experiences contributed to the development of his musical style and facilitated his integration into Brazilian popular music, where he would later become associated with the pop and rock movements of the late 1970s and early 1980s.

Biography

Ritchie authored several hits such as "Menina Veneno",[5] "A Vida Tem Dessas Coisas", "Pelo Interfone", "Casanova", and "Vôo de Coração".[3] His voice has been part of telenovela soundtracks, such as Champagne ("Casanova"),[6] A Favorita ("Fala"), or Roque Santeiro ("Coisas do Coração").[7]

In the 1990s he was part of the band Tigres de Bengala, alongside Claudio Zoli, Vinicius Cantuaria and other musicians.[8]

Personal life

Ritchie in 2025.

Married to Leda Zuccarelli, he has two daughters (Lynn and Mary) and a grandson, Pedro.[9]

Discography

Albums

  • 1983 - Vôo de Coração (ft. Steve Hackett)
  • 1984 - E a Vida Continua
  • 1985 - Circular
  • 1987 - Loucura e Mágica (ft. Steve Hackett)
  • 1988 - Pra Ficar Contigo
  • 1990 - Sexto Sentido
  • 1993 - Tigres de Bengala
  • 2002 - Auto-Fidelidade
  • 2009 - Outra Vez
  • 2012 - 60
  • 2016 - Old Friends: The Songs of Paul Simon
  • 2019 - Wild World: The Songs of Cat Stevens

Singles

  • 1983 - Vôo de Coração
  • 1983 - Menina Veneno
  • 1983 - Casanova
  • 1983 - A Vida Tem Dessas Coisas
  • 1983 - Parabéns Pra Você
  • 1983 - Preço do Praçer
  • 1984 - E A Vida Continua
  • 1984 - A Mulher Invisivel
  • 1984 - So Pra O Vento
  • 1985 - Telenoticias
  • 1985 - Favela Music
  • 1985 - Nenhum Lugar
  • 1987 - Loucura e Mágica
  • 1987 - Transas
  • 1988 - A Sombra da Partida
  • 1990 - Mais Você
  • 1995 - Um Homem em Volta do Mundo
  • 2002 - Jardins de Guerra
  • 2002 - Lágrimas Demais
  • 2009 - Outra Vez
  • 2023 - Homem ao Mar

Bibliography

  • André Barcinski, Pavões Misteriosos - 1974-1983: A explosão da música pop no Brasil. São Paulo, Editora Três Estrelas, 2014. ISBN 978-85-653-3929-2

References

  1. ^ "Ritchie chega aos 70 anos ainda associado ao alto voo tecnopop da década de 1980". G1 (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-10-27.
  2. ^ BERNARDO, André (2023-05-08). "Menina Veneno, 40 anos: a história do roqueiro inglês que fez sucesso no Brasil cantando em português". BBC Brasil (in Brazilian Portuguese). Archived from the original on 2023-05-12. Retrieved 2023-05-12.
  3. ^ a b "Ritchie – Biografia". Dicionário Cravo Albin da Música Popular Brasileira.
  4. ^ a b "Ritchie". Enciclopédia Itaú Cultural.
  5. ^ "Brazil LP Sales Plummet, But Singles Action Is Up" (PDF). Cash Box. 24 September 1983. p. 92. Retrieved 6 October 2023.
  6. ^ Champagne
  7. ^ MOFOLÂNDIA. "MÚSICA - Top Hits 1985". Archived from the original on 2013-08-05. Retrieved 2014-08-18.
  8. ^ Vinicius Cantuaria
  9. ^ Bandeira, Marcelo (2022-02-28). "Ritchie celebra 39 anos de sucesso de Menina Veneno e aumento da prole". iG (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 2022-10-27.
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