Gimme Little Sign

Brenton Wood

About Gimme Little Sign

"Gimme Little Sign" is a classic soul music song, originally performed by Brenton Wood. It was released in 1967 on the album Oogum Boogum. It was written by Wood (under his real name, Alfred Smith), Joe Hooven and Jerry Winn. The most well known version is by Brenton Wood, which peaked at number 9 in the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and also was top 10 in the UK Singles Chart and Australia. Mighty Mo Rodgers played the electronic organ on the recording. It has also been a hit for Danielle Brisebois in 1995, and also covered by the Sattalites, Hepcat, Mina, Don Dixon, Syl Johnson in 1979 on his album Uptown Shakedown and Peter Andre. Andre's version was his second single, released in 1992, which went on to win him an ARIA Award in 1993 for highest-selling Australian single of the year. It was also covered by Roberto Jordán and Cox in one Spanish version, and by Los Straitjackets in another. Jay Dee aka J-Dilla remixed the song, which was released as a 45 rpm promo, called 'Signs'. The song was also recorded by Constant Meeuws, a singer from a Dutch group called Skateboard, at the end of the 1970s and was produced by Rudy Bennett from the Motions. That single was released by Polydor Records. 


Year:
2012
2:15
425 
#2

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer

If you do want me, gimme little sugar
If you don't want me, don't lead me on girl
But if you need me, show me that you love me
And when I'm feeling blue and I want you
There's just one thing that you should do

Just gimme some kind of sign girl
Oh my baby
To show that you're mine girl
Oh yeah

Just gimme some kind of sign girl
Oh my baby
To show that you're mine girl
All right

If you do want me, gimme little sweet talk
If you don't want me, don't lead me on girl
But if you need me, show me that you love me
And when I'm feeling down, wearing a frown
You be there when I look around

Just gimme some kind of sign girl
Oh my baby
To show that you're mine girl
Oh yeah

 Watch: New Singing Lesson Videos Can Make Anyone A Great Singer


Brenton Wood

Brenton Wood (born Alfred Jesse Smith, July 26, 1941, Shreveport, Louisiana) is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his two 1967 hit singles: "The Oogum Boogum Song" and "Gimme Little Sign". more »

0 fans

Written by: Alfred J. Smith, Jerry Winn, Joseph Davis Hooven

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind


11 facts about this song

Song Classification
"Gimme Little Sign" is categorized as a soul/pop song.
Artist Information
The song was originally recorded by Brenton Wood. He is a well-known American singer and songwriter known for his unique style in the realm of rhythm and blues.
Chart Performance
Brenton Wood's version of "Gimme Little Sign" was a top hit during the late 1960s. It peaked at number 9 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and it reached to number 8 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Release
"Gimme Little Sign" was released in 1966 as part of Brenton Wood's album "Oogum Boogum".
Subsequent Covers
The song was covered by numerous artists after its original release, one of the most notable by Danielle Brisebois.
Danielle Brisebois Version
An actress turned singer-songwriter, Brisebois released her version of the song in 1994 as part of her debut solo album 'Arrive All Over You'.
Music Video
The music video for Danielle Brisebois' version of "Gimme Little Sign" featured actor Elijah Wood, best known for his role as Frodo in the Lord of the Rings trilogy.
Signature Song
Despite his diverse discography, "Gimme Little Sign" is often considered to be Brenton Wood's signature song due to its widespread popularity.
Co-Writers
The song was co-written by three individuals - Alfred Smith, Jerry Winn, and Joseph Hooven.
Legacy
The song has been recognized in Rolling Stone magazine's 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
Genres
Danielle Brisebois' version of the song blended elements of pop, rock, and soul.

Discuss the Gimme Little Sign Lyrics with the community:

0 Comments

    Citation

    Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:

    Style:MLAChicagoAPA

    "Gimme Little Sign Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 28 Mar. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/27490377/Brenton+Wood/Gimme+Little+Sign>.

    Missing lyrics by Brenton Wood?

    Know any other songs by Brenton Wood? Don't keep it to yourself!

    Watch the song video

    Gimme Little Sign

    3.8M
    34,282     766

    Top Hot 100 Songs 1967

    Billboard #9


    more tracks from the album

    Party Rock [10 CD w/Book]

    Browse Lyrics.com

    Quiz

    Are you a music master?

    »
    "'Cause I still believe in your faithfulness, 'Cause I still believe in your ______"
    A youth
    B truth
    C spoof
    D proof

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Chrome

    Get instant explanation for any lyrics that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Free, no signup required:

    Add to Firefox

    Get instant explanation for any acronym or abbreviation that hits you anywhere on the web!

    Brenton Wood tracks

    On Radio Right Now

    Loading...

    Powered by OnRad.io


    Think you know music? Test your MusicIQ here!