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."
I Like The Way You Love Me
Brenton Wood Lyrics
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Don't know why
But I love, I do, yeah, yeah
'Cause I like the way you love me
Oh, girl, oh, oh
Every time you kiss me
Thrills me from my head to feet
There will be no one else for me
'Cause I like the way you love me
Love me, love me
Oh, girl, oh, oh
And I like the way you thrill me, oh, girl, mmm, hmm
Well, you thrill me to my soul
And I like, I like it all so
And I tell myself that deep inside
I could never let you go
'Cause I like the way you love me
Love me, thrill me, chill me, love me, oh, baby
Oh, girl, oh, oh
And I like the way you love me, oh, girl, oh, oh
I love, your my love
You are mine
Brenton Wood's song "I Like The Way You Love Me" expresses the singer's admiration for the woman's love towards him. He admits that he does not know why he loves her, but he does. The way she loves him so passionately heightens his emotions and leaves him with a feeling of ecstasy from head to toe. He believes that she is the only one for him and that he could never let her go.
The song's lyrics are straightforward, but the delivery and tone add a layer of complexity to it. Brenton Wood's voice conveys a sense of vulnerability and sincerity, which makes the song more engaging to listen to. The repetitive use of "oh, yeah" and "oh, girl" creates a smooth and soulful feel that makes the song perfect for dancing slow.
Overall, "I Like The Way You Love Me" is a simple love song that tells a romantic story of a man and woman in love. The song's simplicity and emotional depth make it an enduring classic that continues to resonate with listeners today.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm.
Don't know why
Confessing confusion about their feelings.
But I love, I do, yeah, yeah
Confirming their deep affection and attraction to the person in question.
'Cause I like the way you love me
Explaining the reason for their feelings - the way the other person loves them.
Oh, girl, oh, oh
Addressing the person being referred to and expressing fondness/emotion.
Every time you kiss me
Highlighting the specific action that gives them such pleasure - kissing.
Thrills me from my head to feet
Describing the intense and all-encompassing feeling they get from the person's affection.
And I tell myself that deep inside
Reflecting on their own thoughts and emotions.
There will be no one else for me
Affirming their sense of commitment and exclusivity towards the person they love.
Love me, love me
Repeating the phrase to emphasize the intensity and importance of their feelings.
And I like the way you thrill me, oh, girl, mmm, hmm
Showing appreciation for another aspect of the person's love - the way they excite and stimulate them.
Well, you thrill me to my soul
Using vivid language to express the deep emotional impact of the person's love, and the way it affects them at a core level.
I like, I like it all so
Expressing a more general appreciation for all the ways in which they enjoy the person's affection.
I could never let you go
Reasserting their commitment to the person and confirming that they could never abandon their love.
Love me, thrill me, chill me, love me, oh, baby
Listing some of the ways in which they enjoy the person's love, and repeating the phrase to accentuate its importance.
I love, your my love
A simple and direct declaration of love and ownership over the person.
You are mine
Affirming the sense of possession and commitment they feel towards the person they love.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: ALFRED J SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HeidiHi77
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Don't know why
But I love, I do, yeah, yeah
'Cause I like the way you love me
Oh, girl, oh, oh
Every time you kiss me
Thrills me from my head to feet
And I tell myself that deep inside
There will be no one else for me
'Cause I like the way you love me
Love me, love me
Oh, girl, oh, oh
And I like the way you thrill me, oh, girl, mmm, hmm
Well, you thrill me to my soul
And I like, I like it all so
And I tell myself that deep inside
I could never let you go
'Cause I like the way you love me
Love me, thrill me, chill me, love me, oh, baby
Oh, girl, oh, oh
And I like the way you love me, oh, girl, oh, oh
I love, your my love
You are mine
@papajoecooking4425
I’m 64 and remember dancing to this on the outdoor dance shed at the local A&W Root Beer drive in,,,,,,,,root beer float and smooth groove music! Still has feeling!
@EastMenloPark1650
PaPaJoe Cooking You grew up in the dope era. Wish I was alive at that time. 23 years old and rocking oldies
@elizabethavila2941
You are so lucky you lived in that era
@illiebethortiz9019
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@NateandSelena
Sounds like happy times it’s crazy how things change not many couples think like this anymore not every one wants to fall in love anymore
@papajoecooking4425
@Nate&Selena _ It’s amazing when just a few notes of a song is heard.......you know the name of the song and artist,,,,,,,where you were,,,,,,,,friends you were with,,,,,,,,the girl you were going steady with,,,,,,the car you were diving even after all these years the memory bank opens up! 😀🎼🎧
@adrianjungozamudio4809
Tengo 101 años en verdad pocas cosas me suben el ánimo,está es una de ellas,saludo a los jóvenes
@noemig8956
Am 11years old and I love this type of music thank you mom and dad for rasieing me with the the correct type of music
@HeidiHi77
Oh, oh, oh, oh, yeah
Don't know why
But I love, I do, yeah, yeah
'Cause I like the way you love me
Oh, girl, oh, oh
Every time you kiss me
Thrills me from my head to feet
And I tell myself that deep inside
There will be no one else for me
'Cause I like the way you love me
Love me, love me
Oh, girl, oh, oh
And I like the way you thrill me, oh, girl, mmm, hmm
Well, you thrill me to my soul
And I like, I like it all so
And I tell myself that deep inside
I could never let you go
'Cause I like the way you love me
Love me, thrill me, chill me, love me, oh, baby
Oh, girl, oh, oh
And I like the way you love me, oh, girl, oh, oh
I love, your my love
You are mine
@akaridavis4474
Thank you for the lyrics!!