Getúlio Francisco Côrtes (born 22 March 1938) is a singer, songwriter, and music player from Brazil. Born in

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, he began his career as a music artist by interpreting the music of American musicians such as

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and

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. Côrtes gained notability as a songwriter thanks to fellow Brazilian musician Roberto Carlos, who received wide appraise for his interpretations of songs written by Côrtes. These songs include: ''Negro Gato'' (1966), ''Atitudes'' (1973), ''O Sósia (1967)'', ''O Gênio (1966)'', ''Noite de Terror'' (1965), ''Por Motivo de Força Maior'' (1976).

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(in Portuguese) 20th-century Brazilian male singers 20th-century Brazilian singers 1938 births Living people {{Brazil-musician-stub