Brenton Wood, born Alfred Jesse Smith, was an American singer and songwriter who rose to fame in 1967 with three hit singles: "The Oogum Boogum Song," "Gimme Little Sign," and "Baby You Got It." These songs cemented his place in music history and continue to be recognized today. His smooth vocals and catchy melodies made him a popular artist during the era.
Alfred Jesse Smith, later known as Brenton Wood, was born on July 26, 1941.
In 1967, Brenton Wood released three hit singles: "The Oogum Boogum Song," "Gimme Little Sign," and "Baby You Got It." These songs marked his musical breakthrough.
In 1967, Brenton Wood signed with Double Shot Records and achieved success with "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign." "The Oogum Boogum Song" reached the top 10 on KGB-FM and No. 1 on KHJ in Southern California. "Gimme Little Sign" sold over one million copies, earning a gold disc.
On January 31, 1968, Brenton Wood's song "Baby You Got It" reached its peak position of No. 3 on the KHJ chart.
In 1972, Brenton Wood started his own record label and released "Sticky Boom Boom [Too Cold] Part I and II," a funk-soul track co-written and co-produced with George Semper and Al McKay of Earth, Wind & Fire. He also recorded a duet with Shirley Goodman.
In 1975, Brenton Wood released the single "Rainin' Love (You Gotta Feel It)" on Midget M-101. It was well-received and named a Newcomer Pick.
Brenton Wood released the single "Come Softly to Me" in 1977.
In 1986, Brenton Wood released the album "Out of the Woodwork," which included re-recordings of his past hits and new tracks like "Soothe Me."
Brenton Wood released the album "This Love Is for Real" in 2001.
In 2006, Brenton Wood and his band appeared on the Los Angeles public access program Thee Mr. Duran Show, performing several of his hit singles.
In 2014, Brenton Wood collaborated with William Pilgrim & The All Grows Up on a remake of "Gimme Little Sign" for their album "Epic Endings."
Brenton Wood's song "The Oogum Boogum Song" was featured in a commercial for Kinder Joy products in 2019.
Brenton Wood was hospitalized in May 2024, leading to a pause in his farewell tour.
Brenton Wood announced his farewell tour, "Catch You On The Rebound: The Last Tour," in 2024.
Brenton Wood passed away on January 3, 2025.
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