Rigor Mortis

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About Rigor Mortis

"Rigor Mortis" is a song by the funk band Cameo, released on April 20, 1977 in their debut album Cardiac Arrest. In the US, the song peaked at #33 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. ' In this instance "Rigor Mortis" is a euphemism for being lonesome on the dance floor.


Year:
2005
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I don't see why you won't groove, won't have this dance with me.
Rigor Mortis won't sit, just sit there and you'll see,
The music sounds to good for you to look and act this way.
Just free your mind of all your thoughts and you will surely say yeah!

Are you ready? For the party maker!
Are you ready? For the jazz taker.
Say uh, uh, uh- get on down.
Say it feels good then sure man get on down.
Say you-can't do it like you should.
Then move aside, 'cause ? ain't how to do.
Now get on down! (conversation)

IF you hustle- that's cool.
If you bustop, you know thats cool too.
Say you can't do what you wanna do.
The musics good, I wanna get down wichu.
Say I've got to shake it out the scene.
What's good for you, might not be good for me.
Now get on down!

You shake your hips, you got on down, there's not much more to say.
And now this thing is over, I'd like to go your way.
You say that's not too slick, 'cause ya man couldn't dig it quite that way.
Well, Hey! That's cool, go on home, we'll party anyway.
Now get on down!

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Cameo

Cameo is an American soul-influenced funk group that formed in the early 1970s. Cameo was initially a 13-member group known as the New York City Players; this name was later changed to Cameo to avoid a lawsuit from Ohio Players,[citation needed] another group from that era. Since then, Cameo has recorded several hit records. As of 2009, some of the original members continue to perform together, while two others were hired by the hip hop group Outkast. Their influences include Rick James, Parliament-Funkadelic, contemporary funk bands like the Bar-Kays, Earth, Wind & Fire, Ohio Players, The Isley Brothers etc. and singers like Marvin Gaye, Billy Paul, Prince, Isaac Hayes, Stevie Wonder and Bootsy Collins. more »

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Written by: NATHAN DAVID LEFTENANT, LARRY BLACKMON, ARNETT LEFTENANT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Rigor Mortis" by Cameo falls under the genre of R&B, Funk and Soul. The band itself is widely known for contributing to the funk genre in the mid-late 70s.
Album Details
The song "Rigor Mortis" is a part of the debut album "Cardiac Arrest," released in 1977 by the Chocolate City label, a subsidiary of Neil Bogart's Casablanca Records.
Band Line-up
Cameo began as a 10-member group known as the "New York City Players." However, when the song "Rigor Mortis" was recorded, the band consisted of five main members – Larry Blackmon, Tomi Jenkins, Nathan Leftenant, Charlie Singleton, and Michael Burnett.
Chart Success
"Rigor Mortis" reached number 33 on the U.S. R&B chart. It was a great start for Cameo's career.
Musical Style
Cameo's "Rigor Mortis" is marked by a deep, heavy rhythm section accentuated by horns. It has a distinctive blend of syncopated bass guitar riffs, handclaps, synthed keys, horn sections, and Blackmon's vocal style.
Song Theme
The term 'rigor mortis' refers to the post-mortem stiffening of the body. The song is not about death but rather is used metaphorically to depict a state of being 'frozen' in fear. It applies tame lyrics to the rather grim expression.
Artist Recognition
Larry Blackmon, the band's lead vocalist and primary songwriter, received notable acknowledgment for his distinct "owww!" cry and the mustache he began to sport during the era of "Rigor Mortis."
Live Performances
"Rigor Mortis" became a staple of the band's live performances and is replete with lively, often elaborate choreographed routines.
Influence
Cameo's music, including songs like "Rigor Mortis," has heavily influenced the hip hop and R&B music industry. Many hip hop artists and producers have sampled pieces from Rigor Mortis.
Extended Version
An extended instrumental version of "Rigor Mortis" was released as a 12-inch single. This version allowed DJs and fans to extend their dance grooves, contributing to the song's popularity in clubs.

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