R&B singer Brenton Wood at home in Inglewood with some of his gold records. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times) In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. Wood, who ...

While born in Louisiana, Brenton Wood eventually found himself in Los Angeles, California. Growing up in California, the singer nurtured a love for music by listening to singers like Same Cooke and ...

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 death to Variety, ...

Soul singer Brenton Wood has died. The 83-year-old musician – best known for his 1967 hit ‘The Oogum Boogum Song‘ – passed away from natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley on Friday (03.01.25).

There are songs that just work for basically everyone. Songs that are vibrant and specific, and just give you a particular feeling. For instance, the "Oogum Boogum Song" by this week's guest, Brenton ...

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*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 see ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. R&B singer Brenton Wood at home in Inglewood with some of his gold records. (Lori Shepler / Los Angeles Times) In 1967, Brenton ...