R&B/Soul
A.k.a. Ricardo Groenewald Ricardo And Friends
Eighties pop star Ricardo Groenewald , who sang the popular hit song 'I Love You Daddy'' died last night after a long battle with cancer at the age of 43. The singer was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit at Tygerberg Hospital on Tuesday just days after a tribute concert was held fin his honor. Ricardo leaves behind his wife Helen and three children. He made his last public appearance on Sunday, at a packed hall at the His Grace Performing Arts Centre in Parow, in a wheelchair where he watched his son perform 'I Love You Daddy.' The Port Elizabeth born Cape singer burst onto the music seen at the age of 8 with the hit song 'I Love You Daddy'. In 1989 the song earned him a spot performing alongside Stevie Wonder on the Children Of The World Tour. Ricardo has released 3 gospel albums to date and had become a born again Christian. His sweet voice will undoubtedly be heard for years to come as sons pay tribute to their fathers.
Title | Artist | Year | Type |
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Ricardo And Friends | Ricardo | 1991 | Album |
I love You Daddy | Ricardo | 1988 | Album |
I Love You Daddy | Ricardo | 1987 | Album |
Julia | Ricardo | 1985 | Album |
Julia / Catch The Jive | Ricardo | 1985 | Single |
Is There Any Justice | Ricardo | Album | |
Christmas Time / Angie | Ricardo | Single | |
I Love You Daddy / On Christmas Day | Ricardo | Single | |
Children Of The World | Ricardo | Album |