Brenton Wood Dies: Soul Singer Behind ‘Gimme Little Sign' & ‘Oogum Boogum Song' Was 83
Brenton Wood, the soul singer who sang 1967’s catchy “Oogum Boogum Song” and followed it with the Top 10 hit “Gimme Little Sign,” died Friday at his home in Moreno Valley, CA. He was 83. His managers ...
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Brenton Wood, 'Oogum Boogum Song' crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
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 and ...
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‘Oogum Boogum’ singer Brenton Wood dead at 83: ‘Catch you on the rebound’
Brenton Wood, the singer who rose to fame thanks to his 1967 hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died. He was 83. Wood passed away on Friday at his Moreno Valley, California home, surrounded by ...
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Remembering My Dad, R&B Old-Schooler Brenton Wood – He Passed Away Today at 83 | PicsVideos
Friday morning (1/3/2025), my dad, Brenton Wood, peacefully took his last breath and transitioned from pain and sickness. I could see the calm come across his face, and although I am saddened to ...
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Brenton Wood, ‘Gimme Little Sign,’ ‘Oogum Boogum Song’ artist, dead at 83
Soul singer Brenton Wood, who hit the Billboard charts in 1967 with “ Gimme Little Sign ” and “ The Oogum Boogum Song, ” died ...
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‘Oogum Boogum Song’ singer Brenton Wood dead at 83
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. "Our family would like to ...
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Cherry Festival regular Brenton Wood passes
American R&B singer Brenton Wood, a Cherry Valley Festival regular, died at age 83 on Friday, Jan. 3. Wood, best known for ...
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1960s hitmaker Brenton Wood, 83, dies at Moreno Valley home
Singer-Songwriter Brenton Wood, known for his hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign,” has died of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley. He was 83. Wood died peacefully in his ...
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Brenton Wood, ‘Oogum Boogum Song’ crooner who captivated Latino listeners, dies at 83
In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. Wood, who was born Alfred Jesse Smith, died Friday of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley, his manager and ...
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Singer Brenton Wood, Known for 'The Oogum Boogum Song,' Dies at 83: 'Catch You on the Rebound'
Steve Snowden/Getty 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 ...
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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, confirmed his ...
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Brenton Wood Dies: ‘The Oogum Boogum Song’ Singer Was 83
Brenton Wood, the soul singer known most for the iconic hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died. He was 83. His manager and assistant, Manny Gallegos, confirmed the news to Variety.Per Gallegos ...