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Latino music buffs idol no more: Brenton Wood death at 83 shocks music community, reason of death not disclosed

Latino music legends are hard-to-find these days, but at one point Brenton Wood shot up to fame in the later half of 1960, showing the world what a Compton crooner is capable of. Brenton Wood has been ...
Rolling Stone

Brenton Wood, Singer Behind ‘The Oogum Boogum Song,’ Dead at 83

Brenton Wood, the soul singer behind 1967 hit single “The Oogum Boogum Song” and who formed his own record label in the Seventies, has died at the age of 83. Wood’s death was confirmed by his manager ...
Los Angeles Times

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. Wood, who was born Alfred Jesse Smith, died Friday of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley, his manager and ...
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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 and ...