‘Oogum Boogum Song’ singer Brenton Wood dead at 83
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Brenton Wood, the singer and songwriter behind hits like "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign," has died at age 83.
"Our family would like to thank each of dad’s fans for the outpouring of love they’ve shown. He loved and treasured you all, and you’re all showing that you loved him back!" they wrote. "Our family would like to thank each of dad’s fans for the outpouring of love they’ve shown. He loved and treasured you all, and you’re all showing that you loved him back!"
They continued, "A few years after recording his major hits, dad said that his record label took everything and left him only with his name — Brenton Wood. Thank you for showing how much that name means!"
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