Oogum Boogum
Brenton Wood
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Oogum oogum boogum boogum boogum now baby you're castin' your spell on me I say, "Oogum oogum boogum boogum boogum now baby you're castin' you're spell on me." You got me doin' funny things like a clown just look at me when you wear your high heeled boots with your hip hugger suit its all right, you're outta sight and you wear that cute mini skirt with your brother's sloppy shirt i admit it, girl that i can dig it well then i says... Oogum oogum boogum boogum boogum now baby you're castin' your spell on me I say, "Oogum oogum boogum boogum boogum now baby you're castin' your spell on me." You got me doin' funny things like a clown just look at me when you wear your bell bottom pants I just stand there in a trance I can't move, you're in the groove would you believe little girl that I am crazy 'bout you now go on with your bad self Ooooo my my my babys got that spell on me Ooooo now mercy, mercy on me when you wear those big earrings, long hair, and things you got style, girl, that sure is wild and you wear that cute trench coat and you're standin' and posin' you got soul, you got too much soul I just say who got the blues say who got the blues say who got the blues now castin' your spell on me Well I say, "Who got the blues say who got the blues..."
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Written by: ALFRED SMITH
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15 facts about this song
Song Title Origin"Oogum Boogum" is an admirable example of nonsensical lyrics in music. The title doesn’t have a specific meaning, which makes it quite intriguing and catchy to listeners.
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Artist Real NameBrenton Wood's real name is Alfred Jesse Smith, he was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and raised in Compton, California, where he took the stage name Brenton Wood.
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Chart PerformanceThe song performed extraordinarily well on the charts. It reached number 34 in the U.S. Pop Singles and number 19 on the U.S. R&B Singles.
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Year of Release“Oogum Boogum” was released in 1967. It was the lead single from Brenton Wood's debut studio album of the same name.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the record label Double Shot Records, an independent record label which was based in Hollywood, California.
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Song Genre“Oogum Boogum” is best classified as a pop and R&B song.
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Pop Culture UseThe song has appeared in pop culture including the television series "American Dad" and the 1997 movie "Devil's Advocate."
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Tribute & Covers“Oogum Boogum” has been covered by renowned artists like Alex Chilton, the legendary frontman of the band Big Star. It has also been sampled numerous times in hip-hop music.
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Musical ElementsThe song is famous for its playful flute parts and catchy chorus.
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Impact on CareerWhen released, "Oogum Boogum" not only charted in the Top 40 but also served as a breakthrough for Brenton Wood's music career that led to his other big hit, "Gimme Little Sign."
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Writing and ProductionThe song was written and produced by Brenton Wood, showcasing his talent both as a vocalist and songwriter.
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Music VideoAlthough there isn’t an official music video for “Oogum Boogum,” there are official audio videos available on various music platforms due to its release before the era of music videos.
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Popular Culture ImpactThe song's catchy beats and quirky lyrics made it an enduring classic, and it remains well-known decades after its original release.
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Representation of Time“Oogum Boogum” not only represented the 60s soul music scene but also depicted the carefree and fun spirit of the era.
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Artist's DeclineDespite the success of “Oogum Boogum” and a few other songs, Brenton Wood eventually faded from the limelight, becoming one of the "one-hit wonders" of the 1960s.
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