1.) Alfred Jesse Smith (born July 26, 1941 in Shreveport, Louisiana), better known by the stage name Brenton Wood, is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his two 1967 hits: Oogum Boogum Song and Gimme Little Sign.
When he was a child his family moved west to San Pedro in Los Angeles, California. In his high school years his family relocated to nearby Compton, where Brenton became a member of the Compton High School track team and received several awards for his athletic achievements.
Following his high school graduation, Wood enrolled in Compton College. Soon after he took the stage name Brenton Wood, possibly inspired by the wealthy Los Angeles enclave of Brentwood (some sources state that the name is in honor of his "home county"). During his period there his musical interests began to manifest themselves. He was inspired by Jesse Belvin and Sam Cooke, and he began cultivating his songwriting skills, also becoming an accomplished pianist.
After signing with Double Shot Records he had a hit with "The Oogum Boogum Song" in the spring of 1967. It reached number 19 on the R&B charts and number 34 on the pop listing. His biggest hit came in September the same year. "Gimme Little Sign" hit #9 on the pop chart and also #19 on the R&B charts. In the song gimme little sign is not sung, instead the chorus repeats "give me some kind of sign".
"Gimme Little Sign" was later covered by Danielle Brisebois who had a hit with it in 1994. "Gimme Little Sign" was also recorded by Ricky Nelson.
Some of his more unknown songs are also worth listening to, such as "Me and You," "Baby You Got It," and "18 With a Bullet."
Great Big Bundle Of Love
Brenton Wood Lyrics
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And I have saved it all for you
Ohh but I'm gonna demand a little favor
Honey let your loving be true
You have the whole world wrapped up in your hands
All in one little man
That's Meeee
You don't know how much I doo ooo
Except my great big bundle of love
And you're gonna see
Bundle of love Bundle of love
Bundle of love Bundle of love
I've got a great big bundle of love
Full of kisses that will see you through
Oh tender love and much affection
Girl you never know what's in store for you
You have the whole world wrapped up in your hands
All in one little man
That's Meee
Except my great big bundle of love
And you're gonna see
Great big big big
Great big big big Bundle of love
Great big big big
Great big big big Bundle of love
I've got a great big big big
Great big big big Bundle of love
The song "Great Big Bundle of Love" by Brenton Wood is a classic R&B love song that conveys a sweet message of undying love from the singer to his beloved. In the first verse, the singer declares that he has a "great big bundle of love" that he has saved solely for the person he loves. However, he also asks for "a little favor" – that his lover's love be true. In the second verse, he elaborates on the contents of his bundle of love – it is full of kisses, tender love, and much affection that will see her through any challenges.
The chorus of the song is where the title comes from, as the singer repeatedly emphasizes the fact that he has a "great big big big Bundle of love" for his special someone. He tells her that she already has the whole world in her hands, but his love is the one thing that she does not have yet - and she is going to see just how great it is. Overall, the song is a simple yet powerful declaration of love that is sure to make anyone swoon.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a great big bundle of love
I have a lot of love to give.
And I have saved it all for you
I have been waiting to give my love to you.
Ohh but I'm gonna demand a little favor
I'll expect you to love me in return.
Honey let your loving be true
Please love me faithfully.
You have the whole world wrapped up in your hands
You have the power to do anything.
All in one little man
Despite being small, you have all the potential.
That's Meeee
I'm talking about myself.
Oh my darlin I love you
I love you very much.
You don't know how much I doo ooo
I love you more than you realize.
Except my great big bundle of love
I've protected my love from the world.
And you're gonna see
Eventually, you will experience my love.
Full of kisses that will see you through
I have many kisses to give that will help you through tough times.
Oh tender love and much affection
I'll give you a lot of gentle love.
Girl you never know what's in store for you
You don't know what kind of love you'll be receiving.
Great big big big
I have a really large amount of love.
Great big big big Bundle of love
I have a huge package of love to give.
Great big big big
I have an intense amount of love.
Great big big big Bundle of love
I have an enormous collection of love.
I've got a great big big big
I have a very, very large amount of love.
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wizardwolf999
I've got a great big bundle of love
And I have saved it all for you
Ohh but I'm gonna demand a little favor
Honey let your loving be true
You have the whole world wrapped up in your hands
All in one little man
That's Meeee
Oh my darlin I love you
You don't know how much I doo ooo
Except my great big bundle of love
And you're gonna see
Bundle of love Bundle of love
Bundle of love Bundle of love
I've got a great big bundle of love
Full of kisses that will see you through
Oh tender love and much affection
Girl you never know what's in store for you
You have the whole world wrapped up in your hands
All in one little man
That's Meee
Except my great big bundle of love
And you're gonna see
Great big big big
Great big big big Bundle of love
Great big big big
Great big big big Bundle of love
I've got a great big big big
Great big big big Bundle of love
@AliveAndFree50
Criminal minds is to blame. This song is stuck in my head because of them. It's catchy.
@jenniferhacking1128
I agree its stuck in my head to because of crimal minds
@candiecorn4678
glad i’m not the only one 💀
@daphnebrown2451
Exactly why I’m listening to this now
@Ashleyrhianne23
I just only came here from nestle ad lol
@sepulvedaprince7157
Lol same wit me
@aram199123
who's here because there childhood was oldies while cleaning the house, i
love my older sister for playing great music my whole childhood i love you WENDY!!! thanks for showing me what's up with oldies!
@Esipula
Art Bags yep! Good times on Saturdays!
@DaygoG
The older I get, the more I love and appreciate this man's contribution to music.
@ChelleLawrence
Criminal Minds made me look for the artist and complete song 😀