Being reported that Brenton Wood had passed on

MORENO VALLEY, Calif. (KABC) -- Brenton Wood, the beloved soul singer and songwriter best known for his 1967 hit single "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died. He was 83.

 

This cd is worth buying because it contains much off his excellent catalogue.

Very popular artist in the USA.

Brenton Wood RIP.

Brenton wood  had his own style, nice easy going Soul singing that got over to you in a different kind of way, He was excellent at what he did without a doubt definitely had his own niche, Sad news again .

R I P Brenton Wood

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Sorry to hear this.  To me, 83 is too young (being almost 80, myself). It seems like I remember him having still been making appearances and singing not that long ago.  But the years have passed by very quickly lately.

Was really gutted to hear this, brilliant artist who's often overlooked by loads of people especially in the UK due to his big hit. There was a thread not too long ago discussing him where people were posting all sorts of great underplayed sounds of his - when I checked at the time that thread was floating about he was still touring which is possibly the saddest thing)

Here is one I like and play from time to time which was also done by Major Lance but this is the superior version... 

 

Edited January 5Jan 5 by Clee93

Great, great singer, Rest in peace Brenton...

Here is one of my favorites

 

A 'Pop' artist that was genuine enough to strike both the 'connoisseur' and the 'general public's' hearts.

With some of the most risky and hybrid compositions and musical arrangements at times...

Here's an early one of his on the 'Island Waltz' side of things. RIP Mister Wood +

 

Edited January 6Jan 6 by Tlscapital

14 minutes ago, Tlscapital said:

A 'Pop' artist that was genuine enough to strike both the 'connoisseur' and the 'general public's' hearts.

With some of the most risky and hybrid compositions and musical arrangements at times...

Here's an early one of his on the 'Island Waltz' side of things. RIP Mister Wood +

 

That's my favourite song by him.