The Oogum Boogum Song (Official Lyric Video) - Brenton Wood from The Very Best Of

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Los Angeles, CA-Very few singers ever accomplish what this soul man was able to do: create a lasting and indelible impression on listeners with only a few notes of a song. But that’s exactly what Brenton Wood did on his smash hit “The Oogum Boogum Song” in 1967. The opening piano notes and then Wood’s unique vocal still sounds brand new a half-century later.
With his two classic studio albums Oogum Boogum and Baby You Got It were digitally reissued for the first time ever in 2013 and deep soul gems from the vaults: a stirring and deeply personal version of Sam Cooke's Civil Rights anthem "A Change Is Gonna Come" along with "Diamonds," a sought-after song that is among Brenton Wood's most cherished recordings, Brenton Wood has had a career of both mainstream success and underground devotion.
All Music Guide recently wrote: “It’s hard not to hear Brenton Wood’s biggest hit, ‘Gimme Little Sign,’ and not be convinced that it very well might be the greatest single ever cut. It relies on no one thing-the song is slinky, surprising and seductive, blessed with a perfect production (the organ break in the middle is positively, eerily beautiful) and a wonderful, understated performance by Wood, who proves with his smooth, sure-handed delivery that he is one of the Brenton Wood arrived on the scene in 1967 with back-to-back hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign” that would carry the then-Compton resident from a regional Southern California artist to international stardom.
The Los Angeles based independent label Double Shot Records would find immediate success in the late 60’s with Count Five - Psychotic Reaction and Brenton Wood - Oogum Boogum. A hot bed of garage rock and energetic soul mixed with a hint of doo-wop and pop sensibilities, the 7-inch/45 RPM-based label was home to a diverse R&B artist roster including signing what was their highest profile artist yet in Bobby Freeman before the influential label unexpectedly folded at the dawn of the 70’s. During this high-voltage period, Brenton Wood would record eleven 45s and two studio albums, creating a unique soul and pop hybrid style crossed with moving doo wop ballads.
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[@BicycleMusicCompany]

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[@CaneFu]

Back in 1980 I attended a dance that was just playing music from the 1960s. I was just standing around bored, being my usual introverted self, when this song came on. This upbeat music motivated me to ask the most beautiful girl in the place to dance, a real knockout with movie star good looks, and she said YES. She turned out to be a sweetheart and a year later we got married and the next 30 years were pure bliss. My wife passed away in 2011 and I treasure every single minute of the time I spent with her. NEVER underestimate the power of a good song as it could change your life for the better when you least expect it.

[@gfblack5307]

Great story my friend. The music can be magic, and this one certainly is.

[@shelley5521]

This made me smile! Thank you! ❤

[@joelewing4498]

Brother....yours is maybe one of THE BEST POSTS I've ever read in Y.Tube., and I've read and responded to a ton of 'em. Yours brought me to tears, as I cannot even imagine how I'll be if my bride of 44 yrs. marriage goes before me. God Bless you for sharing your most private of feelings with us all. By the way....you'll catch up with your little gal with the movie star looks once you cross over...you DO know that, I hope? You obviously have a bit more "work" to do before you get called back home. Tough duty in this world of today, but we gotta persevere. God Bless jbeinarizona

[@OldSoggyCabage]

i love this you are a good dude let the spirt of your loved ones live on

[@dinosaurclub]

Wow she sounds amazing. Is she single? 🤣🤣🤣🤣 Heartwarming story there old timer. Have a good one.

[@sweetandsourdish3723]

R.I.P. Brenton Wood. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 You gave us all a little sign with your best songs. We are truly grateful for your music and we love you always and forever. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@zachhoran]

Brenton Wood was a contestant on the January 3, 2025 episode of Celebrity Bucket Kickers.

[@cantstopsinging]

Agreed and no matter how dated the lyrics are, the music is timelessly upbeat and funky

[@muffs55mercury61]

Brenton passed away Jan 3, 2025. This song has been a personal favorite since it was new. Despite its mediocre chart performance, peaking at #34, it is one of those songs that chart performance does not reflect its actual popularity. It was played regularly on oldies radio for decades. Still have a well preserved 45 rpm of this classic.

[@MarieProvost77]

I just read that it went to #1 in So. Calif - so there's that :)

[@aidenclark1821]

I've got the full Oogum Boogum album, but it's pretty scratched up, I still love to listen too it though! I didn't know he had passed, thank you for sharing, his upbeat songs will stick with many of us for many more years to come.

[@blackbird5634]

These kids today will NEVER understand how special it was to hear your favorite song come on the radio. It was MAGIC! *Man you had to CALL the radio station to find out who sang your song! IF they picked up the phone, you had a chance of finding out!

[@cseremen]

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[@muffs55mercury61]

For sure. One of the things I feel so fortunate for and that was living back then in the age of this great music. I was 13 when this came out. I wouldn't want to be 25 or 30 today.

[@setinowest]

Had no choice but to learn and listen to these songs cuz that's what mama will wake you up on a Saturday morning playing the radio and the music and getting cleaning I respect it 👍🏾💯💯💯💯

[@setinowest]

💯💯💯✊🏾

[@jessicahenry9437]

Today while driving my 20 year old son pulls out his phone and says, "you might know this song". I did the count down, he's saying, you know it? Then bam, the second it began I shouted Oogum Boogum! We were both enjoying and singing while driving! LOVE IT!!! He and his friends like LOTS of types of music and I love that they love the old music from the 60's and 70's!

[@bixer19]

I was so happy reading this. Your son is really cute.

[@muffs55mercury61]

You have a great kid!!!

[@warpedspeed4517]

Rest in peace, Mr. Brenton Wood. You loved us Chicanos, but we loved you equally. Without your songs and the influence of other Black soul artists like yourself Chicanos, especially of the cholo persuasion and lifestyle, would not be what we are now. Viva Brenton Wood! 🖖🏽✊🏽

[@openmindedsometimes9581]

I looked up this song today when it came across my laptop at work this morning that he had passed... RIP MR. WOOD... I'm 57 years old and I'm not sure if I've ever heard this song before but I like it ❤️ and it seems that this was a much loved musician 😢... so again I say RIP...

[@warpedspeed4517]

@@openmindedsometimes9581 57 years of age and just discovering Mr. Wood’s songs for the first time- I cannot imagine how exciting this may be for you! Never too late to enjoy some classy music, I say. I hope you enjoy his catalog of songs, and I hope they stay with you like they have stayed with me for a long time. 🖖🏽

[@kathunter9816]

California native here and while lots of different races, cultures, and ethnicities loved him my Amigos and Amigas/ Chicos and Chickas had a very special love for his music and talent !!! Believe me they do/ did!!!! Much love to my Latino/ Mexican brothers and Sisters who represented for him! When he passed my Latin/ Mexican family were there for his family when he passed with his sister I saw it!!!!!!💯💯💯💯💯 I love them all over the world 🌎

[@1mespud]

Thank you, BRENTON WOOD for doing your part to help tame mankind with your gift and talent. This was a childhood favorite of mine. In the meantime, I'll keep the music playing.

[@juliarodriguez6811]

Here from dont worry darling and I’m absolutely obsessed with this song

[@Sblaze813]

This song never fails to make me smile. One of the best ever.

[@OrvetteWalker]

Rest in peace Sir !. Your artistry made the world a better place !

[@gloriazepeda7816]

Rest easy Brenton Wood- your music will live on forever 🙏 Fly high❤

[@Honey2365]

Sad day for music 😢may this legend rest in peace thank you for all the great songs filled with great memories

[@arieswaters]

Oh my gosh where did this guy come from. This song is like from another planet listen to his voice and the timing

[@tjmusa]

i had forgot about this song. Back when songs was full of love and fun. R.I.P. Brenton Wood.

[@miagrigore03]

It seems people were way happier back then. ❤

[@OliviaDI]

I was fortunate to see Brenton in concert 2X’s. He drinks wine before his performance signing autographs. He fell off stage both times & the guy I was with caught him! He had the whole place loving him.❤

[@robincoldwell631]

Oooh good times...

[@AdriePerez18]

I remember when I use to play this song a lot when me and my friends would go to the beach. Now I have no friends and I play this song alone. I miss having friends.

[@awesomedirt3]

G_Lxl P I'll be your friend 😊

[@northgagal100]

It was me & my friends song at the beach too!

[@MrJflamewalker]

You have plenty of friends here

[@TheTrollMastah]

G_Lxl P Same though. Felt this song hard with my ex

[@nikiweber7321]

G_Lxl P I’ll be your friend

[@latashalatasha6993]

RIP and thank you for a song that will remain in our hearts forever.

[@hannamadhatter]

"My name's Simon, and I'm just like you"

[@gonefishing6337]

Great movie.

[@fdtfmaha8938]

The Mad Hatter except i have one huge ass secret

[@jadeeparker2076]

No one knows I’m gay...

[@mxxnlightmar]

I've watched it at least 4 times by now

[@chippygravy9293]

I need to fucking watch that again on my Aunty’s hugeass tv screen with some popcorn

[@joelewing4498]

This was 7th grade for me, magical times indeed. Man I love this stuff. I'm 67 now....still diggin' this, obviously. I'm so lucky to have experienced the 60's music....from '60 on. What a ride! jbeinarizona

[@yourbroskijack]

Yes never give UP

[@LadyyyyRo]

The 60s were the best time for music. Today I asked myself if people during that time know they were witnessing something special? And you answer that for me. Yes! I was just a baby, then, but I still love this stuff.

[@peachesp7409]

RIP Brenton Wood. This song is in so many movies from my childhood. Always puts me in a great mood. Thank you and rest in peace!

[@brianjohnson6791]

Love this song!!! Rest in peace , Brenton Wood!

[@bradleyhand5268]

I just wanted to say RIP Brenton Wood (Alfred Jesse Smith) may his Soul rest in peace 🕊️ i hope in the future to come people get more exposed to his music he had such a wonderful voice. I highly recommend listening to his other songs. Rip Legend

[@sebbyejrz6167]

Love, Simon is what brought me here. ANYONE ELSE?

[@mxxnlightmar]

My opinions On Everyone is here because of Love, Simon lol

[@DavidTMSN]

This song has been in some great movies spanning decades. What is Love, Simon?

[@swiftkarma4436]

Almost Famous

[@robertopinnasilva4176]

Despite being old from 1967, it was ahead of its time, it is very cheerful and engaging, an excellent theme from the 60's, Ideal for romantics and comedy movies!!!!

[@JasonRostro]

He may be gone but the music of his legacy still plays on. 🔥❤️ (January 2️⃣ 0️⃣ 2️⃣ 5️⃣)

[@BasqueNYC]

"When you wear those big earring long hair and things,You got style Girl that sure is wild" you just can't beat lyrics like that.this song reminds me f the late 1970s watching my parents dance at old school block parties in Manhattan NYC

[@DONNIEDONATO-bn6oo]

The best number one hit that's ever been made by Brentwood the king of soul and r&b

[@iamsharka]

my dad played this when I cried and it always made me happy

[@Ollie2846]

R.I.P. Mr.Wood. Thanks for the music, especially this feel good hit.

[@onlyone23km]

Rest in peace, Brenton. Thank you for the memories!

[@sylviaalambar9350]

This one makes me feel Happy n Alive...one more Time

[@aleenamicay1573]

REMINDS ME OF MY FAMILY LISTENING TO OLDIES..

[@9w96b6]

I had been searching for this song for such a loooong time! I heard in some 80s or 90s movie. Finally! I found it! Now I can rest easy. Phew. 😁

[@lxcaldero]

I just could babble a few words when I was already dancing with this song, I'd always had good taste for music.

[@insertesunombreaqui]

OMG this is feels so modern so fresh yet so suspiciously antique, it's a shame only knew the name of this banger at my 32s after being noticed of the composers death. Honoring him with a new favourite in my playlist.

[@madbrowniac7871]

From One B.W. to Another: Rest In Musical Power, Mr. Wood!😔❤.

[@patrickreed8043]

Brenton Wood is a classic voice in music. Straight up! Castin your spell on me.

[@JayOsaka-y2o]

This is better than most modern day rap and r&b for real.

[@ericaurbano9760]

R.I.P. Mr. Brenton Wood. Thank you for all of your wonderful music 🎶 🎵 I absolutely love your music and will continue to play all of your jams. 🙏🕊

[@eugenewilson9677]

This song brought me 3 beautiful daughters that I love to the moon and back ..thank you brenton!

[@susanfast2314]

This is a feel good song. Get up and dance!

[@john_from_eastcoast.]

RIP Brenton Wood ❤ 🌹🌹🌹 🌺🌺🌺🌺 God have mercy on your soul.

[@santiago_cc98]

“Love, Simon” brought me here 🙌🏻♥️

[@virginiahawkins2072]

I didn't know that Brenton Wood had some many awesome songs, I love all of them, his songs put me in a trance

[@chrissymoss514]

Ahh, Northern Soul back in the early 80's (I'm in the UK). Brilliant

[@RockyGuerrero]

Rest in Peace , you and your music will live on forever ☮🙏

[@patrickreed8043]

I LOVE BRENTON WOOD... forever....now mercy. Mercy mercy on me

[@ItalianJosie]

The Kmart Australia ad brought me here! It's as fantastic as I expected!!! 😍

[@JeremyTyrrell]

Ditto

[@mvhoyt61able]

This man is genius and in 1967 to boot.

[@Jaycons1972]

LOVE LOVE LOVE this song. Who can sit still with this playing?

[@deekrivers1]

I am old enough to remember hearing this fine song on the radio. Seeing a tv commercial or "LYFT" brought it back, next listen is "Gimme some kind of Sign".

[@LatonyaRobinson-i9p]

Commercial

[@kimr.5149]

Classic fantastic music 🎶 Rest Peacefully Sir❤️‍🩹🙏🏼🕊️

[@TheORIGINALBrentTheGent]

Thank You, Bicycle Music Company, for posting the "Full Session Take"(including the "Count-Off") of this Brenton Wood (Alfred Smith) CLASSIC (off the ORIGINAL SESSION TAPES!) - "Brent the Gent"

[@tommythomason6187]

He's one of the best, no doubt. What a voice! And he wrote his own brilliant lyrics and was proficient on the keyboards. He was a combination of all the good things gifted musical artists were then. ..very versitile, in control of his sound, knew what he wanted, and creative. A lot of his music from this period in his career sounds like early 60s - not mid-to-late 60s. Had a much older sibling that bought this record in '67/'68 - when it came out. I loved it! Played it over and over...Only now, do I know all the lyrics.

[@GovernorRiffRaff]

How could this song not put a smile on your face? Even if it reminds me of a girl that you lost, how could you not be happy in the moment of all those wonderful memories.

[@JoeyRios-uk6qb]

Your music will live on forever

[@misslara805]

Hell ya the homie Brenton Wood 😍🎶 I love his music oldies but goodies

[@josearroyo1356]

Hi

[@bossgirl2023]

Oldies but Goodies, brings back memories of when I was a little girl listening to my brothers music

[@MrJflamewalker]

You damn right this is just a classic from the turbulent 60's we grew up in, when I first heard this song I had to buy it , I remember Brenton Wood had beautiful voice soulful sounds

[@eutimiochavez415]

He was great. Love his music ❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@gracegray316]

1967...the 60's and 70's were the best!

[@pamelanorris8179]

Absolutely!!

[@MrBlackHimself]

I G0T TEARS FR0M THE MEM0RIES...

[@enriqueaguilar4892]

I have this on a record album n Still jams better today

[@phillipv.garcia926]

We're this man had Soul RIP Brenton 🌹

[@desotofiresweep58]

I remember when this song first came out I had the transistor radio hanging from the ape hangers on my 20-inch Stingray riding around the neighborhood singing along with it thinking I was the coolest thing that ever shit behind a pair of lace up shoes. Best times of my life

[@happygolucky7241]

TIMELESS 💯❤️‍🔥

[@rorybellamy2533]

i listened to this guy all my life and only know to thank him now . Gimme some kind of sign , Cool Guy !

[@judyflournoygoldwire2752]

Been hearing this on a commercial , love this oldie Goldie . You gotta love commercials for bringing some great song back !!!

[@wandadotson5747]

Best song of all time..im old and still listen to all these amazing songs especially this one.makes my body wanna dance.but cant walk alone dance, but i dance in my head everytime i hear this..

[@d.tucker4929]

"Oogum Boogum", again, soul singers have added lots of new words and expressions to our everyday language and we love it

[@sailonsilvergirl2744]

Been trying to find this song forever.

[@marcfrancois1447]

bonsoir quelle musique génial 💡 💡

[@The1djdave]

demand that retro radio gives this jam eternal spin

[@JGomezPMBC]

His music transcends time and generations. The voice and the sweet soul music are for the ages.

[@APlaya-ol1xq]

I like it 🔥.... RIP sir

[@enriqueaguilar4892]

I still listen to this song jam from a very long time even today on KZbin it brings back memories.

[@victormanuel3317]

Love, Simon😍

[@TJ-mo8ve]

After years of searching!! I finally found it!!!!

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1967 {April 29th} Brenton Wood performed "The Oogum Boogum Song" on the ABC-TV Saturday-afternoon program, 'American Bandstand'... At the time the song was at position #77 on Billboard's Hot Top 100 chart, eight weeks later it would peak at #34 {for 1 week} and it spent twelve weeks on the Top 100... It reached #19 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart... Besides the above "The Oogum Boogum Song", the Shreveport, Louisiana native had three other songs on the Top 100, "Gimma Little Sign" {#9 in 1967}, "Baby You Got It" {#34 in 1967}, and "Lovey Dovy Kinda Lovin'" {#99 in 1968}... Mr. Wood, born Alfred Jesse Smith, will celebrate his 78th birthday in three months on July 26th, 2019...

[@Aestheterain]

This is the biggest vibe. 2024 anyone?

[@acps3930]

Yup brother you're not alone singing high pitch and throwing your best funky feet moves

[@lisadc4681]

Always!!!

[@cjdacoolest4319]

Qui

[@TPNWR10]

I heard this on Zillow commercial in 2019

[@Aestheterain]

@@TPNWR10 no same 😭

[@tothegulag2696]

RIP 🙏 music will neve r be this good ever again

[@dougcorwin3090]

Wow nice memories

[@janebowlin2257]

A Real BLAST from the Past!! L u v it!!!

[@rollerchickable]

I Love This Song Thank You For Sharing

[@angelapritchard6640]

Rest In Peace. Greatest SoCal Singer!

[@kollusion1]

I first heard this beautiful tune in the film 'Colors', back in the 80s. I never knew it was from the late 60s. Thanks for sharing your great sounds.

[@selkiesealion]

One of my favorite high school soul songs!

[@billgonzales8978]

wow its been a what a blast

[@TheVideoLounge]

Absolutely brilliant video to this classic song - superb job

[@garyfrancis6193]

I never heard of this before and consider myself lucky until now.

[@lauracook8231]

You got soul, you got too much soul.....🎶📻

[@nicolebrown6977]

Good song....oldies...and nice cruising music....

[@leslieiparraguirre2773]

💓💓 I love, Simon

[@graciethankful4643]

Awesome my husband played this for me I loved it. I'm 9 years younger better than disco

[@mikethaxton4935]

Almost Famous brought me here as well as Colors ! Great song!

[@annhitchcock3093]

Beautiful video!

[@nicolebrown6977]

My daughter heard this song in a Macy's commercial and wanted to know who was singing...I like this song....