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There are songs that just work for basically everyone. Songs that are vibrant and specific, and just give you a particular feeling. For instance, the "Oogum Boogum Song" by this week's guest, Brenton ...

In 1967, Brenton Wood looked as if he was on the cusp of mainstream success. Wood, who was born Alfred Jesse Smith, died Friday of natural causes at his home in Moreno Valley, his manager and ...