Wanderley Cardoso is a Brazilian singer who gained prominence in the 1960s during the height of the Jovem Guarda movement, a period marked by an explosion of youth-oriented music in Brazil, paralleling similar movements worldwide. Often referred to as "O Bom Rapaz" after one of his popular singles, Cardoso became a teen idol with a catalogue that celebrated love and youthful exuberance.

Cardoso's career spans several decades, with a discography that includes albums such as "Juventude e Ternura," "Só o Amor Constrói 1971," and "Sucessos de Ouro," which showcase his ability to adapt to the changing tastes of Brazilian pop music. Beyond singles like "Perdidamente Apaixonado" and "Deve Existir Alguém," he also ventured into romantic music, embracing a more mature style in the later years of his career. His most recent work often reminisces over his past hits, as he continues to perform and hold a special place in the hearts of those who grew up with his music.