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Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind the 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83

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Soul singer Brenton Wood, behind the 1967 hit Oogum Boogum Song, dies aged 83



Born Alfred Jesse Smith, his smash title has repeatedly been used in film and television showsSoul singer Brenton Wood has died at the age of 83, TMZ and Variety reported. Wood’s manager Manny Gallegos confirmed the news.Woods, born Alfred Jesse Smith, is best known for his 1967 hit The Oogum Boogum Song which has repeatedly been used across film, television and in commercial campaigns. He died at his home in Moreno Valley, 63 miles east of Los Angeles, his manager Manny Gallegos told the publications. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/jan/03/brenton-wood-dies-oogum-boogum-song

Author : Abené Clayton

Publish date : 2025-01-04 01:57:22

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