This typifies the magical 60s! BRENTON WOOD Give me some kind of sign girl REACTION

[@mvhoyt61able]

A lot of great music is waiting for you from this artist. A rabbit hole worth diving into.

[@catmother4214]

Fantastic! Brings back great memories. And he was so easy on the eyes! 🩷🩷🩷

[@williamjackson6705]

Always loved this & The Oogum Boogum Song by him. Incredible singer who deserved more hits. He's 83 years old now & still with us.

[@Imadrummin]

Didn't know the artist but heard it several times. Nice Cynthia and Harri!!! 👍👍👍

[@arronhaggerty8426]

It's the original version sung live by the original artist the legendary Brenton Wood.

[@markos_vault]

Loved this groovy song in 68, still do.One of my favorite songs ever, sooooo good. OOGUM BOOGUM is equally as good!!

[@marybaillie8907]

Brenton Wood was a west coast R&B crooner who voice was so pristine and precise with a beautiful blend of pop and soul. Starting out as a session singer, his 1967 album Oogum Boogun rose to Number 9 on the Billboard Hot 100's producing several hits. This is a great old tune, catchy melody and lyrics and wonderful vocals and backing band. Great reaction Harri. ❤ The 70's were so great for hippy clothes and groovy bands. 😊 Great memory Cynthia. 👏👏Cheers from Canada ❤❤🇨🇦🇨🇦

[@Cynthia...]

Thank you Mary, those were the days for sure.

[@iandowney4630]

This is such a catchy song it’s hard not to like it! The title of the song is actually “Gimme Little Sign”, and I believe it was his biggest top 40 hit. “The Oogum Boogum” song was his first hit. Thanks for the fabulous request, Cynthia, and for your reaction to-and reunion with- this song, Harri.

[@Cynthia...]

Thank you Ian and I love Oogum Boogum also. My kind of music.

[@iandowney4630]

@@Cynthia... ☮️💫

[@richardtaylor8595]

Love this song. Takes me back to when I hugged and am radio to my ear when I would go to sleep as a kid.

[@vickihughes5751]

Me too, or just in my room with the radio on all the time.

[@gailstevens6831]

Me too! It was one of the first singles I bought

[@garyarnett1220]

Yup, but I had an earplug in one ear from the transistor.

[@fentonstrader3150]

Oogum boogum is another great one from him too.

[@sammybeck7794]

I love Oogum Boogum

[@deegomez2089]

Only time I ever requested a radio station to play a song was Oogum Boogum 🎵🎶💚

[@martyemmons3100]

I had to see if you were 'compelled' to automatically love this song, Harri. When I was driving at 3 am, this song started playing on the radio. I was compelled to sing along with Brenton Wood!

[@debbiechang5781]

What a great request! I haven’t heard this song in many many years! It’s wonderful and this video is a great discovery. Harri obviously loved it and did a fantastic review. Thanks Harri and Cynthia 🌸✌️

[@Cynthia...]

Very welcome Debbie.

[@mikecaetano]

Cool! I've never seen that clip before. I'm glad he didn't skip over the falsetto parts, even if he only did them once. That sounded live to me. The bass isn't quite so heavy on the studio recording and he adds more falsetto embellishments too. When you're ready for more from Brenton Wood (aka Alfred Jesse Smith), check out some of these tasty tunes "I Think You've Got Your Fools Mixed Up", "I Like The Way You Love Me", "Me And You", "Baby You Got It", and the "Oogum Boogum Song".

[@caroleathenacosta-songwrit9193]

Yes, definitely live. You're right about the falsetto embellishments. Also the last lick of the organ solo had a slightly different cadence on this video compared to the studio version.

[@melliehobson8299]

One of those happy, singalong songs. Loved hearing it on old AM radio since I was a tiny kid. Born in '64.

[@324cmac]

I remember this one too! Catchy tune. Fun to sing along with. He's giving the song his all. I love that!

[@bernie66]

This was one of my favorite songs back then. Great times. Thank you, love your smile.

[@Cynthia...]

Thank you for a great reaction Harri, and I agree, the 60's and 70's had some great outfits. I was a " fashionista" back in the day. 👗😂 It was also done by UB40.

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

Fantastic song suggestion ❤ Do remember the song, but would not have known who sang 😊🧐😉 I was 12 at that time and mostly heard music through the radio/Luxenbourgh 🎉 Thank you Cynthia and Harri, beautifull presant 💝🌺💃🕺🏿

[@Cynthia...]

@@agnetesorensenelbom5085 you’re welcome Agnete glad you liked it. I hear songs like that. You know the song really well, but you couldn’t say who did it.

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

@@Cynthia...❤

[@Imadrummin]

Remember it well. Nice choice!!!👍👍👍

[@Cynthia...]

@@Imadrummin Thank you Imadrummin.

[@giuliogrifi7739]

Memories from my youth.....great song...huge hit in Italy back then...yeah !. By the way, the title was "GIMME LITTLE SIGN ".

[@bradsense7431]

I am pretty sure this song came out in 1967. Really like it but miss the way the organ parts are played on the original recording.

[@CliffordValvick]

This is pure 60s magic! I was probably 13 0r 14 when this came out. Great song, great times!

[@miltonslocum8957]

Wonderful request Cynthia! Hadn't heard it in a long time and I've never seen the video. And enjoyed your reaction Harri! I was a sophomore in college when this came out. There's just so much great music from back then!

[@Cynthia...]

Thank you Milton. I agree, the music was the best back then.

[@miltonslocum8957]

@@Cynthia... You're welcome! And yes, it certainly was! So many wonderful memories.

[@wandalewis5097]

Love this song ❤️

[@ramonagomez4022]

Love Brenton Wood, try the “Oogum Boogum” song next time

[@garyarnett1220]

No one can sit still when that chorus hits !! So great.

[@supasoulproductions]

Love this record!! Don't know if it's Soul Pop or Pop Soul, but it could not be more catchy and engaging!

[@anneschreck5136]

Gosh, I haven't heard this one in ages and I couldn't have told you who sang it. Thanks Cynthia and Harri, I really enjoyed it.

[@agnetesorensenelbom5085]

❤👍🙏

[@Cynthia...]

Thank you Anne. One of those songs for sure, not sure who did it.

[@lynlucas5573]

I so remember this..listening to this on my little red transistor radio waiting for the school bus...❤

[@robertabianchini6884]

Oogum Boogum is good by him too.

[@lnbarnes917]

💜this song ‼️😊

[@supersonicsoulsupreme1414]

Great reaction choice Cynthia 👍👍this artist needs more reactions

[@Cynthia...]

@supersonicsoulsupreme1414 Thank you so much.

[@sheilathailand1903]

I'd forgotten this! Such a great tune. Thanks 😁

[@belindagalle97]

I think you would enjoy Percy Sledge: When A Man Loves A Woman, and Take Time To Know Her. 🎵 🎼 🎶 I know I'd enjoy watching your reaction. Thank you 😊

[@mackssboo]

In 2024, Brenton Wood announced his farewell tour Catch You On The Rebound: The Last Tour. Wood was hospitalized in May 2024, pausing his tour.

[@TruthIsNotTemporary]

Harri HAS to do some more reactions from “Live At Daryls House” ie., Cee Lo Green - “I Can’t Go For That”…The Ojays -“Used To Be My Girl”

[@RHODOAN]

In those years everybody danced a lot and this was a good one for that.

[@robbiesalyers8490]

Wow! I loved this song ever since it first came out, but, omg, I had never seen him until now!! Thanks. 😊

[@markthomas2577]

Happy days ..........

[@rickroden7666]

Loved this song. so cool. I grew up with it. thank you for putting it on.

[@tobysmith3351]

Oh, it has been forever since I've heard this!

[@sammybeck7794]

This song reminds me of my junior high school days. The last time I heard this song was when I was in junior high. What a memory enhancer

[@SangsterThia]

Sounds like the original to me. Impossible to sit still when this song comes on. :)

[@marxlover100]

No, this is not the original.

[@craigplatel813]

It was used in the Stand, a couple Beverly hills 90210 episodes and a movie called the shack

[@johnlong9534]

I used to have this 45. He also sang Oogum Boogum. Wow, great memories, thanks Harri.

[@marxlover100]

Good discovery, Harri. Brenton had a couple of albums and a lot of 45s in the late '60s -- good for about 40 or 50 really great songs. Many of his songs were slow love ballads and they were dripping with soul. He sometimes went falsetto, which added to the soul sound. He should have been bigger, as far as his fame, but he was sort of relegated just to the west coast. And you pointed out that his dancing should have kept him fit. Actually, Brenton WAS an athlete in college, competing as a high jumper in track & field. Oh and the actual title of this song is "Gimme Little Sign".

[@sharonsnail2954]

Fun to see you so excited Harri 😃😃

[@melliehobson8299]

I'm back to see and listen to you review this one again, Harri. You seem to love it as much as I still do. He has great stage presence, too, and sounds in my ear so true to the studio recording. Should've hit #1 on the Billboard chart, but only went to #9. Can't believe that! Lotta great songs from the 60s, and this is definitely one of them. And I agree about the 60s and 70s fashion,dance, etc. We watched Soul Train for the fashion and dancing. I see he also covered "Another Saturday Night." I remember Cat Stevens' recording.

[@jdw5678]

The actual title is "Gimme Little Sign," and is one of his two big hits. The other is "The Oogum Boogum Song," from the year before (1967).

[@324cmac]

Totally agree on the fashion, Harri. 1960s and 1970s were the best especially from London.

[@tilemonkee5510]

Man,your deep cuts are ALWAYS GOOD!! ❤Don't know if you're just unusually fortunate, or you got a horseshoe, uh,embedded😂😂😂

[@lawunmibalogun2971]

❤

[@jtcolo43]

I was just thinking about this song!

[@kelseybradley3860]

Rip😢❤

[@clint6872]

Great song Cynthia, but poor Brenton, reading the comments a lot of people were like me and knew the song but had no clue who sang it.😊

[@Cynthia...]

Yes it is one of those types of songs. Thank you Clint.

[@dretety1]

Saville!

[@rattycan]

RIP 🙏

[@johnianknox1629]

Great video Harri, shame about the presenter introducing Brenton.

[@The80sCat]

Harri - try "Come Along" by Titiyo (Swedish artist). Great song, 24 million views on KZbin, covered by several other artists.

[@MrCome4numb]

Great song, but my favorite song of his is "Oogum Boogum"

[@AttyDouro22]

A good song i bet you've never heard, by a man you wont know, is Working Man by David Alexander (preferably the live version)

[@amz89x3]

🙏 rip

[@Polyphemus47]

Absolutely not the original studio recording - I should know, I've probably played my 45 at least a couple hundred times.

[@robertday1671]

Hi would you react to a music video request for me?

[@waynewolverton636]

FORGIVE ME if You’ve Already done this, but another Very Similar Soulful Toe Tapper is J.J. Jackson, But it’s Alright, I Guarantee YOU LIKE!!! I’m 67, and sounds like the Original to me Harri