Brenton Wood arrived on the scene in 1967 with the back-to-back hits “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign” that would carry the then Compton resident from a regional Southern California artist to an International sensation. During his prolific period with the short-lived independent label Double Shot Records, Brenton would cut eleven 45s and release the studio albums Oogum Boogum and Baby You Got It, creating a unique blend of contemporary pop soul and throwback doo-wop ballads that resonate to this day. The Hollywood based Double Shot Records roster would also include garage-rock icons Count Five, doo-wop faves The Bagdads, Kent & The Candidates (who would also serve as Brenton’s studio/touring band) and San Francisco legend Bobby Freeman.

It's hard not to hear Brenton Wood's biggest hit, "Gimme Little Sign," and not be convinced that it very well might be the greatest single ever cut. It relies on no one thing -- the song is slinky, surprising, and seductive, blessed with a perfect production (the organ break in the middle is positively, eerily beautiful) and a wonderful, understated performance by Wood, who proves with his smooth, sure-handed delivery that he is one of the finest soul singers of his generation. – All Music

LYRICS

I couldn't sleep, baby, a wink last night
For me and my conscience are having a fight
I really treated you bad

Best thing that I've ever had
Best thing that I've ever had

Let me tell ya now
I couldn't eat, honey, a thing today
I'm so sorry, but what can I say
I really treated you bad

Best thing that I've ever had
Best thing that I've ever had

I should have known from the start
I should have treated you right, but now I hurt
The only girl I ever loved
But baby, give me a break and tell me

Tell me there's something that I can do
Anything babe, I don't want to lose you
I really treated you bad

Best thing that I've ever had
Best thing that I've ever had
Best thing that I've ever had

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