Rigor mortis

Recorded by Cameo during the sessions for the group's debut album Cardiac Arrest after relocating from New York to Atlanta and evolving from the earlier group New York City Players. The recording featured Larry Blackmon's leadership, the band's horn-driven arrangements and the theatrical funk style that would become a hallmark of the group. Released in 1977 as part of Cameo's debut album, the track helped introduce the band's distinctive blend of funk, humor and stagecraft. It contributed to establishing Cameo as one of the more original acts emerging from the late-1970s funk scene. The recording remains a favourite among funk collectors and DJs exploring Cameo's early catalogue before the group's mainstream commercial breakthrough. Its groove-oriented arrangement and eccentric lyrical concept exemplify the creative approach that later made Cameo highly influential in funk and R&B.