Today’s Soul Birthdays – July 26

Brenton Wood – American singer and songwriter known for his two 1967 hit singles, “The Oogum Boogum Song” and “Gimme Little Sign”.

Darlene Love – American singer and actress. She was the lead singer of the girl group the Blossoms and she also recorded as a solo artist. She began singing as a child with her local church choir.

Betty Davis – American singer, songwriter, and model. She was known for her controversial sexually-oriented lyrics and performance style, and for being the second wife of trumpeter Miles Davis.

Dobie Gray – American singer and songwriter, whose musical career spanned soul, country, pop, and musical theater. His hit songs included “The ‘In’ Crowd” in 1965 and “Drift Away”, which was one of the biggest hits of 1973, has sold over one million copies, and remains a staple of radio airplay.

Bobby Hebb – American R&B and soul singer, musician, songwriter, recording artist, and performer known for his 1966 hit entitled “Sunny”.