Brenton Wood - Oogum Boogum 1967

Brenton Wood's first LP for Double Shot records (or anybody, for that matter), it followed fast on the heels of his chart smash "The Oogum Boogum Song," an infectious ditty where Wood's elastic, charming vocals made you overlook the songs' Mickey Mouse production. As enticing is Wood's sincere delivery of "I Think You Got Your Fools Mixed Up." Also featured is a rendition of Count Five's (labelmates) "Psychotic Reactions" and his follow-up chartbuster "Gimme a Little Sign." A simplistic but arresting -- due solely to Wood's unpredictable vocalizing -- album. But at 23 minutes total running time, it's over before you can get your groove on. Out of print, but the best cuts are available on various best-of Brenton Wood CDs. AMG.

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