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"The Oogum Boogum Song" was originally performed by Brenton Wood. It was released in 1967 on the album Oogum Boogum . It was written by Wood (under his real name, Alfred Smith).
Brenton Wood, the classic soul singer behind hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign,” died at the age of 83. Wood’s manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, confirmed his ...
Alfred Jesse Smith (July 26, 1941 – January 3, 2025), known professionally as Brenton Wood, was an American singer and songwriter.Three 1967 singles of Wood's, "The Oogum Boogum Song" (peaking at No. 34 on the US Billboard Hot 100), "Gimme Little Sign" (reached No. 9), and "Baby You Got It" (also peaking at No. 34) were hits.
In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. The Compton crooner's single "The Oogum Boogum Song" became a hit and ranked 34th and 19th on the Billboard's Hot 100 ...
Brenton Wood, the soul singer behind songs like "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign" has died at 83. Wood’s family confirmed the news to Fox News Digital.
The song was released in 1967 on the album Oogum Boogum. Wood's version peaked at number nine on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart the weeks of October 14 and 21, 1967, [1] [2] and also was top 10 in the UK Singles Chart, [3] Australia and Italy (April 1968). Mighty Mo Rodgers played the electronic organ on the recording. [4]
Brenton Wood, ‘The Oogum Boogum Song’ Soul Singer, Dies at 83. Brenton Wood, the classic soul singer behind hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign,” died at the age of 83. Wood’s manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, confirme…
Musician Brenton Wood, known for the hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died at the age of 83. The soul singer died at his home in Moreno Valley, Calif., on Friday, Jan. 3, surrounded by his ...