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Brenton Wood
1941 - 2025
Brenton Wood
1941 - 2025
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BORN
1941
DIED
2025
Brenton Wood Obituary
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."
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21 Entries
Tony
April 26, 2025
My heartfelt condolences are offered to the family, many, many friends, colleagues and devoted army of fans Mr. Brenton Wood. Mr. 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." He was a very great tenor singer with an amazing voice. He was greatly admired by his fellow artists and all those who knew him. May the love and many, many special memories you shared with your devoted loved one show how much your life was touched by him. May the God of comfort bless your grieving hearts with strength, loving kindness and peace as the world copes with the loss of Mr. Brenton Wood. May his music and legacy keep his memory alive forever.
Ana Marie Lopez aka Nini
February 10, 2025
I send my deepest condolences to the family and all those who loved him. He was a true legend. Forever Loved. Sincerely, Nini
Mary Castro
February 1, 2025
Viridiana Moreno
January 29, 2025
I have listened to Brenton Wood since I was a child. I had the privilege of seeing him perform numerous times and he never failed his fans. He was always in good spirit and full of life. He carried himself with such pride and class. My sincerest condolences to his family. You will be deeply missed.
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E. Wright
January 29, 2025
It is so sad that once again the world has another talented singer whose music was exciting because "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign" was just an example of very good music during the 60"s that made you want to dance. It's the kind of music that will be part of music history for all times.
To the Family of Brenton Wood, may your heart soon be filled with wonderful thoughts and memories of joyful times as you celebrate a life well lived.
Sincerely,
Denise Robles
January 29, 2025
My first memory of you was when you performed at the Ava amphitheater at the casino del Sol in Tucson, Arizona I didn´t care about the rest of the concert. I just wanted to get a chance to see you perform and to say that I did you performed amazing. I was with my father who also wanted to see you and get an autograph. You were an amazing musician/artist you are well love thank you for making some of my favorite songs Long live Brenton wood may you rest in paradise.
Irene Ruiz-Coronado
January 26, 2025
Loved your music. Got to enjoy watching you live in 2023 at the Cherry Festival. Great show.
Lucy Valenzuela
January 19, 2025
Thank you for the good times
Elena Hernandez
January 18, 2025
Pleasure to have met you. Thank you for your music
Charlotte S Longo
January 17, 2025
Listening to the music of Brenton Wood will always have a special place in my heart, especially "Me and You" and "I Like The Way You Love Me". He had such a soulful voice and made such a big impact on the lifestyle of the Chicano's and so many others. May he rest in peace.
Jennifer
January 13, 2025
I light up inside when I hear the start of any of your songs. Growing up in the early 2000's, we cruised to your songs in my moms 64' on Sundays here in Houston, Tx. <3
Houston will keep playing your Jams. Much Love.
Leia Mandeville
January 13, 2025
Mr Wood´s determination to obtain a hit song is very impressive, his perseverance paid off. Psalm 94:18&19 My condolences to the family.
Jenee Emlyn
January 12, 2025
I am so sorry about Brenton. I love all of his hits and may the Wood family continue to get the loving support that you need now and always.
Laura Chavez
January 11, 2025
A legend! May you rest in peace.
"Dancing in the sky"...
You will be deeply missed. & Never forgotten.
Anna Padilla
January 11, 2025
Awww Brenton. You were such a sweetheart to everyone. A true professional entertainer. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Condolences to your family. One of the last conversations I had with one of the Montez twins, Montez from Pedro, was about you. He will be waiting, in his gangster Fedora, to jam at that great concert in the sky.
Connie Salazar-Evans
January 8, 2025
I was sixteen when my first boyfriend intro me to Brenton Woods, cruising music! I fell I love with that boy and Brenton!
52 yrs later like most Chicano´s out there are still listening to his great tuneRIP dear long time friend
Jennie ward
January 8, 2025
My favorite memory was when i went to see him at the cherry festival for the first time and got his autograph i got to hold his hand while he sang one of my favorite songs thank u for all the beautiful memories you will forever be missed but your memory will forever remain with us rest in peace
Elena Basye
January 7, 2025
Rest in peace you will be missed
RB
January 7, 2025
A great voice as a singer as well as an and songwriter. Sincere condolences to the Wood family. May God be with you to help you through this very difficult time of your loss.
Pris Salinas
January 6, 2025
Catch you on the rebound
Daniel Gonzales
January 6, 2025
One of my all-time favorite oldies artists I´m very sad, but I know he´s resting in heaven to all family and friends. My condolences. A good memory of mine was when I went to see him perform at Casablanca community center after the concert. I shook his hand and told him, I´ve been listening to you since I was a little kid now I´m here and have the chance to meet you and he said and now your hand is as big as mine. He always had something cool to say, and everybody I seen him interact with a true legend, rest in heaven .
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