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Brenton Wood, ‘The Oogum Boogum Song' Singer, Dies at 83
Brenton Wood, the soul singer best known for his 1967 hit "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died at the age of 83. Wood passed away on Friday (Jan. 3), at his home in Moreno Valley, Calif., surrounded ...
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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 ...