Renn Woods (born Ren Woods; January 1, 1958) is an American film, television and stage actress, vocalist and songwriter. She is best known for her role as Fanta in Roots, for her …

Alfred Jesse Smith (July 26, 1941 – January 3, 2025), known professionally as Brenton Wood, was an American singer and songwriter. Three 1967 singles of Wood's, "The Oogum Boogum …

Jan 3, 2025 · So sad to hear that R&B legend Brenton Wood has died. He was 83. Brenton Wood lays claim to two of the biggest hits of all time: “The Oogum Boogum Song,” and “Gimme Little …

Jan 3, 2025 · Brenton Wood, the singer who rose to fame thanks to his 1967 hit “The Oogum Boogum Song,” has died. He was 83.

Jan 6, 2025 · Brenton Wood was a singer and songwriter best known for a trio of hits released in 1967: “The Oogum Boogum Song,” “Gimme Little Sign,” and “Baby You Got It.” Died: January …

Nov 25, 2024 · “Indigenous people are real people in the real world,” says the 26-year-old Plains Cree/Salish R&B singer, who became one of the first Native women to sign to Sony Music last …

Jan 4, 2025 · Brenton Wood, the soul singer who sang 1967’s catchy “Oogum Boogum Song” and followed it with the Top 10 hit “Gimme Little Sign,” died Friday at his home in Moreno Valley, …

Jan 3, 2025 · Singer Brenton Wood, best known for his 1967 hit "The Oogum Boogum Song," has died, TMZ has learned.

Jan 4, 2025 · Soul singer Brenton Wood, known for hits like 'The Oogum Boogum Song' and 'Catch You on the Rebound,' died on Jan. 3 at the age of 83 due to natural causes, his …

Jan 4, 2025 · R&B singer Brenton Wood found a loyal following among SoCal's Latinos, who often called in to KRLA-AM 1110 to dedicate his tracks over the airwaves.