45 years since Summer '79 I just Want To Be....Cameo is One of One Cameo Confunkshun Lakeside kinda succeeded Ohio Players Isleys EWF all bands with great funk Soul and or love Ballads Cameo has some of the best ballads as does everyone of the other groups and I love em all!!...Thank God we still have free fast access to this incredible music
@@moniquescarlett6936 I never said they weren't great, I'm speaking from what I know and have heard. You're fortunate to have seen them at the location which they performed. Not everyone have that luxury.
Because the industry wants to steal it later because they know how the younger folks coming out now I don't know anything about this so they can make money after the royalties or whatever kind of paperwork expires they can steal can use music and reproduce it and put it back out like it's their own that's what thats all about
The world has been on a Cameo revival lately from having their songs featured more in commercials to being remade by other musicians...im lovin they are finally getting their flowers while they’re alive
Reminds me of good times in the US Army stationed in Camp Humphries Korea 1986! A whole lot has changed since then being called to ministry and all, but the memories will never die! Grateful! youtube.com/@strengthforthejourney
The 80's R&B groups sound so good. I wish real music could make a strong come back today. Cameo music is a prime example of what professional music should sound like in this era.
My mom raised us on Cameo, Earth Wind and Fire. This was back when record players and vinyl was still around. I'll never forget my first record player. Good Times!!
im 47 I remember when this came out. You are very right- we won't hear a group like this again unless its hipster white kids totally doing a cameo rip off! I would hate to see it- but if it made more people realize what amazing song writers they were- as well as how far ahead of their time they were( a lot of bands on alternative rock radio sound like more like this than Nirvana or the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2016) it would be worth it. But I will smack a mother fucker who says OWWWWW on stage all the time if I see him on the street!!!
It almost don't matter if they're inducted anymore because there's so many lame, overrated acts in the Rock Hall Of Fame. And Cameo doesn't need induction to validate their greatness but it still would be nice for them.
Because more ppl started killing and selling dope...and the industry controlled what was popular not the artist. Might as well ask how did we go from black neighborhoods with 2 parents to single mothers
I remember watching this on BET when I was 15 or so. We had just finally gotten a color TV and cable. Cameo was so talented, innovative and creative throughout their entire career.
Weren’t those the days-when we first got color tv’s, got a tv with a remote!, first saw music videos-I was obsessed with ALL. video shows, lol-and first saw all these cool videos from groups like Cameo. The 80s was an era of some of the best music everrrrr.
"Dru Rules" intro song on Dru Down's first 1993 tape (not the re-release)… that's first I remember it being sampled. BTW - Thank you to Oakland's Soul Beat TV Network #1 (RIP) for playing THIS video at least eight times a day!
Cameo is a legendary band. The can do it all. Bangers, slow jams, funk, hip hop, soul, socially conscious, jazz, funky new wave ie. Alligator Woman. They need to be inducted to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in my opinion. Also Larry Blackmon is one of the most underrated producers ever.
Ahh music playing with the smell of bbq at the family cook out. Your about 5-6 just living life innocently without a care in the world! These are the types of memories these jams bring back!
Cameo goes hard!! They should have a whole genre just called “Cameo”... They were obscurely off the wall! Cameo is always on my playlist crusin low and slow in my M30 on Crenshaw...
Absolutely legendary. I pay homage to the oldschool without them we wouldn't even be here. This track takes me back to when my oldest brother used to do donuts in the middle of the street ,& smoke the tires on his 1974 ,5 speed 350 badass Camaro. Back in 1985. I was 6 years old
God I'd forgotten just how brilliant this tune is. Popped up as recommended when watching Full Force. Had this album on vinyl. Think I might have to go and listen to it after a 30 year absence...
This is an EPIC tune by one of the most creative & intelligent bands ever. Attack Me With Your Love is another favourite. There's a hell a lot more to Cameo than Candy.
Francille St. Claire I agree Candy is another one of my favorites as well & it went over a lot of people's heads cause the song is really about cocaine haha I love all their songs & they all have subliminal meanings
Francille St. Claire I know ur right still single life one of my fav video but it's something bout this tune jus grab u I'm 40 and my daddy use to play the hell out this while me and my brother sit in da back seat dam time flies
I was listening to these Cameo songs way back in my teens. I loved them then, and i love them now. just makes me wanna dance! Truly great music. Awesome!!
It should have happened (inducted into the Rock & Roll) A LONG TIME AGO. Who don't like Cameo?? The record industry and the other many powers that be - do like they want to. Cameo will never be forgotten by me and this is 2023 and I'm 63 years old and nobody can make me forget them. Got it???
This song still brings back lots of both good and bad memories of 1984 when it came out. It was a summertime jam that Ioved to dance to outside! I still do in 2018!
2023 anybody that knows good music will always be here and Cameo I ain’t going nowhere until God call me home!!! Well done you guys are amazing and always will be!!!!!!!🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️
Yeah. This song is so dope. Str8 up funk for a good minute and starts rapping then starts singing.
40 years ago and still kickin, some things never get old.
I bought their fist album in 1976
45 years since Summer '79 I just Want To Be....Cameo is One of One Cameo Confunkshun Lakeside kinda succeeded Ohio Players Isleys EWF all bands with great funk Soul and or love Ballads Cameo has some of the best ballads as does everyone of the other groups and I love em all!!...Thank God we still have free fast access to this incredible music
My Twilight zone, my al Capone. Hey baby!!!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️.
This group never got the recognition it should have!! They were great!!!
I don’t even think they have been on Unsung! Just terrible!
Sure I GAVE IT
You need to correct that they still are great seen them a couple years back and they're still great
@@moniquescarlett6936 I never said they weren't great, I'm speaking from what I know and have heard. You're fortunate to have seen them at the location which they performed. Not everyone have that luxury.
Not were, but is EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!
Cameo kept Funk alive a lot longer. Yes they should be in the rock ‘n’ roll Hall of Fame funk bringers !!!
2nd that motion
3rd that motion
For my money, one of the most innovative bands of all time.
Went from 10 or 11 guys down to 5 or 6 and kept rockin!
Come on playa kick it!!!!
Nothing like eighties...
Wonderful track.......
سوري مرء من هون.......
This song is STILL amazing after all these years! The beat is bananas! The extended version with the vocals is smooth! Luv my Cameo!
Yep, the 12inch mix kills it! Peace and luv from da uk sis!
Totally agree.. still enduring and love the strange attack me with your love single life remix
Simmons electronic drums beat
Right on
I was 14 or 15 when my mom boyfriend introduced me to Cameo....I been Cameoes evea aince
Such a shame we can't have good black music anymore.
Really?😮But we're still sharing it on here, right?😉♪ I really love 80's & 90's black music better than nowadays.
not listening enough, but i dont blame you og
Yeah we have gay dudes in skinny jeans 👖
Here in sept 2024 craving the old timeless vibes
💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯 💯
One of the greatest music groups of any type of music! Classic !!!!
@@ghostwriter5172 Hell Yeah!!!! 👊
Music is timeless when you do it the right way.
AMEN! 😁
Indeed.
hell yeah
@@bensondeadfromtheneckup5057 lol lol 0000l000//0/0p0pp0Aaaapp see see by by moo
@@bensondeadfromtheneckup5057 plppl
Why don't mainstream radio stations play songs like this anymore Cameo so underrated this record was straight 🔥 🔥 🔥
Because the industry wants to steal it later because they know how the younger folks coming out now I don't know anything about this so they can make money after the royalties or whatever kind of paperwork expires they can steal can use music and reproduce it and put it back out like it's their own that's what thats all about
Because the world has become soulless end times bro!
@@12tribes61 straight fact
Because mainstream radio is lazy and it's about programming mindsets. i.e. Sexy Redd.
The world has been on a Cameo revival lately from having their songs featured more in commercials to being remade by other musicians...im lovin they are finally getting their flowers while they’re alive
Indeed and I would luv to give u yo flowers moma!!!
Seriously! Hahaha! Shame on Tracy Morgan for his SNL skit, but, Lord, was it FUNNY!!!!
Cameo is absolutely in the TOP 50 of all time.
She's strange; and 30 years later, I STILL like it!!!!
"And I like it"
I am an 80s baby and my mom played this song all the time. I would dance to it.
Nice but I like it
She's strange alright, but I'd still freak her. xD
👍🏽
Who else is listening in 2024? I have loved this group since a preteen.
Liked i wouldn't go as far as say loved 😊
@@karenleeM that's you. Have a blessed day.
Old school cruise 2024 2.0
Reminds me of good times in the US Army stationed in Camp Humphries Korea 1986! A whole lot has changed since then being called to ministry and all, but the memories will never die! Grateful! youtube.com/@strengthforthejourney
Greatest hits in da deck in da whip.
The 80's R&B groups sound so good. I wish real music could make a strong come back today. Cameo music is a prime example of what professional music should sound like in this era.
CAMEO jams hard, their signature sound is a mix of R & B, PUNK ROCK and FUNK. You can safely say CAMEO is STRANGE but...I LIKE IT!! 🤪💯😜
And I like it
My mom raised us on Cameo, Earth Wind and Fire. This was back when record players and vinyl was still around. I'll never forget my first record player. Good Times!!
women can do drag, too
Been @ work, singing this in public, the whole shift, "🎶& i like it", one of those addictive grooves
Loooove this song ❤ , Loooove this lyrics are beats...
My Jam till date 💃🥰
29 years old and I bump this song alllll the time! It's only right, I was raised on this shit!
You have to, man. Cameo is just on another level that we'll never hear again. They unique as hell!
im 47
I remember when this came out. You are very right- we won't hear a group like this again
unless its hipster white kids totally doing a cameo rip off! I would hate to see it- but if it made more people realize what amazing song writers they were- as well as how far ahead of their time they were( a lot of bands on alternative rock radio sound like more like this than Nirvana or the Red Hot Chili Peppers in 2016) it would be worth it. But I will smack a mother fucker who says OWWWWW on stage all the time if I see him on the street!!!
Christopher Ellington Bruno Mars ripping The Time and Cameo.
yup..this was original party music.. and it had a little "rappin" in it.. oh!! fine lady.. oh so sweet...
+wortha2ndlookart gottdamn right 💯💯
This song is proof that 1983 and 1984 were two of the best years ever for music. (Recorded 1983, released at the start of 1984).
I remember when this came out my older sister would bump this all the time.
Agreed
Yeah!!!!! Local, National and International!
C/O 1984 here you just might be right.
You are absolutely right
Who still here 2024. Bump in this song.🔥🚬🔥🚬🔥🚬🔥🔥🚬🚬🚬💯
right back at ya...peace and love...for the blessed folks of the 80's...and the younger heads feeling the old skool vibe x
Me!! I played it hard in my kitchen last night..so good I listened again this morn 😂 reliving my 20's 🎉❤
RIGHT HERE THANKSGIVING 2024
@@MarkEdwards-g4b. Still bumping this song. 2026????
@@philiplevins6702 classic 80s
One of the most underrated groups of the 80's.
Cameo was never underrated
Cameo was and is very much loved
Only Underrated by Fools.
9 x gold and one time platinum records from the 70s until the 90s. Yep, the most underrated group of the 80s. Moron.
Maybe in some communities
He raps much better than a full time rapper - this is musical muscle 🤗👍🤸🏻♀️
Yes I can understand every word.
Rare nowadays to be able to understand what the hell they're singing or saying.
I would watch this Video over and over on FRIDAY Night Videos.❤
Cameo is all about real funk and old school music 🎶🎼🎵 Cameo will someday be inducted into Rock and Roll 🎸 Hall of Fame…
It almost don't matter if they're inducted anymore because there's so many lame, overrated acts in the Rock Hall Of Fame. And Cameo doesn't need induction to validate their greatness but it still would be nice for them.
Yes sir, the best in my book!
This group was timeless funk Rnb. This the Jam
How the hell did music get to talking about killing and selling dope.
This 2022 jammin ... THAT BEAT!!!!!
Record companies pushing the agenda
The beat!!!! had to kill it
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Thought the same thing today
No idea
Because more ppl started killing and selling dope...and the industry controlled what was popular not the artist. Might as well ask how did we go from black neighborhoods with 2 parents to single mothers
I remember watching this on BET when I was 15 or so. We had just finally gotten a color TV and cable. Cameo was so talented, innovative and creative throughout their entire career.
they where awesome !
I remember watching this on Video Music box over 20 years ago.
We're definitely past being excited about Color TVs & Cable right ???
Or are we still here ???
Weren’t those the days-when we first got color tv’s, got a tv with a remote!, first saw music videos-I was obsessed with ALL. video shows, lol-and first saw all these cool videos from groups like Cameo. The 80s was an era of some of the best music everrrrr.
U remember the floor model....VCRs...haaaa!
The 80's were awesome, this really takes me back.
+rzashida I love the ethereal vibe of this song. To my mind this tune is timeless.
+furballbear ....it's straaange..
justin bieber
Born in 2001 but I'm definitely a 80s baby fuckin I go back to my native ancestors
@@LocoListo408 sorry kid that's a big negative .
That synth is straight up raw on this track!
One of my all time favorites. That intro and bass...classic
Yes sir!!!
The bassline is sick af.. I had to kill it
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This song gave me so much confidence. I was clumsy and awkward. I was strange and it is ok! My favorite song by Cameo!
KEEP YA HEAD UP LIL'SISTA...KEEP LOVING JAH N YOURSELF....
Me too! A Strange girl anthem!
Aw I Love that!
Trust me Jodeci did same for me so i understand
That isn't strange.. many ppl are uncoordinated lol, you're a woman!
I agree they should have been in Rock Hall of Fame. I love this group and still listening to it in 2024.❤
Saaaammee!❤
The staccato keyboard chords, the palm muted guitar riff and the slap bass guitar at 01:35 to 01:36 is fecking amazing.
The Charlie Singleton lineup was the greatest ever!
In 80’s this song use to thump out of everybody’s cars, Big caddies and buick’s regale man it wasn’t all bad
Fuck yeah love it
@Lee Morton I heard Grace Jones
I saw these guys in concert a couple of times, and they never fail to disappoint. They are the ultimate performers.
So did I at the Hammersmith Palais in London, supporting the release of this Album. When they played this the audience took the roof off!
er, Kelly, I don't think that sentence means what you intended it to.
You so lucky
@@sirperybLakeney Yes, “never fails to please” would have beeb better. 👍
This takes me back to when i was a teenager, staying up late watching music videos,Friday and Saturday nights. Lol, didn't know how good i had it.
The 'Sound' of 80"s youth. How many 90's HIPHOP Artists have sampled them.
Legendary!!!!!!!
2pac...not sure who else did
❤@@sexymf5120nate dogg, wu tang clan probably alot more
"Dru Rules" intro song on Dru Down's first 1993 tape (not the re-release)… that's first I remember it being sampled.
BTW - Thank you to Oakland's Soul Beat TV Network #1 (RIP) for playing THIS video at least eight times a day!
Bring back the beautiful black music
Cats were ahead of their time man. Blackmon is an absolute beast on this.
I agree
The beat is knocking - I had to kill it!
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In the thumbnail pic he looks like Neil DeGrasse Tyson's twin. Crazy resemblance
Strange and drop dead gorgeous
This song will always be one of my favorite
Cameo is a legendary band. The can do it all. Bangers, slow jams, funk, hip hop, soul, socially conscious, jazz, funky new wave ie. Alligator Woman. They need to be inducted to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame in my opinion. Also Larry Blackmon is one of the most underrated producers ever.
Ahh music playing with the smell of bbq at the family cook out. Your about 5-6 just living life innocently without a care in the world! These are the types of memories these jams bring back!
Nobody even talks about cameo ! They was so ahead their time. He inspired rappers in the 80s and nineties to wear flat top haircuts!
people that know. Know!.this guy Larry Blackmon is a genius.. a real pioneer
I really miss Cameron I got to meet Larry and got a autograph I was only 17 then.
@@HugeGamma }
Cameo goes hard!! They should have a whole genre just called “Cameo”... They were obscurely off the wall! Cameo is always on my playlist crusin low and slow in my M30 on Crenshaw...
@Bill bass enuff said💯 I still pull up rocking them now!!!
Absolutely legendary. I pay homage to the oldschool without them we wouldn't even be here. This track takes me back to when my oldest brother used to do donuts in the middle of the street ,& smoke the tires on his 1974 ,5 speed 350 badass Camaro. Back in 1985. I was 6 years old
Putting it on repeat. Gets better every time ❤
Truth
I still listen to this on cassette on a Walkman now and then. Thirty years later and they both still work. Damn I'm old!🙄
That bass line tho 🔥😬
Samething I’m sayeen
Me too!😃😎🎯💯👏👏👏👏
Iconic. Cannot be mistaken for any other song.
I believe Larry Blackmon composed the bassline, and Michael Burnett (RIP) played it on the recording.
Charlie Singleton maybe
Cameo was so damn badass. They had that hard funk, incorporated hiphop without sounding corny, pulled all the ladies, and they could ROCK!
That baseline is EVERYTHING
the way this is shot, the sepia tone in the beginning, makes it even more nostalgic.
2026 I would love to see them come back with a new album I love Cameo much Detroit love always 🥰🥰👌🏼🥃💯‼️🥰🎯😉✨📢📰📺📽️💯‼️👀😇
Where have these days gone? I miss this music.. This time and era so muchhhh
U damn right bout that! They should be inducted into the hall of fame! Had nothing but hits after hits. They deserve so much recognition.
Brings back memories, my very 1st concert back in the early 80s, Rick James, Cameo, Grandmaster Flash, and Zapp. Those were the days!
Larry Blackmon's jheri curl was on point.
Curtis Blowish
Epic
Yep Eazy and Cube both obviously got their hairstyle from Larry Blackmon.
Chauntel Shannon unfortunately that was the style many people had 😩
Look more like a Quadra curl. 😃 Not as wet and drippy as I recall.
The beat is crazy !!!cameo!!
Hell's to tha YAZZ!!💯
She's a Strange freak in bed. xD
Got Simmons electronic drums
@@oholm09 yes he we go
I always love that Falcon! 😊
God I'd forgotten just how brilliant this tune is. Popped up as recommended when watching Full Force. Had this album on vinyl. Think I might have to go and listen to it after a 30 year absence...
Cameo should be inducted into the Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.
I'm late, but frak yes!
What cameo are not inducted well the hall of fame is the hall of shame
I AGREE TOTALLY💪🏽💪🏽💯💯💯
Yess!
That's not rock and roll
"Walking down the avenue....." Don't know why that was favorite part as a kid.
Cameo is one of the most funky band in the 80's✌️
2022 I’m still here listening to your music Cameo I’m a huge FAN God Bless You ❤❤❤❤❤🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The opening instrumentals really set an evocative mood.
WALKING DOWN THE AVENUE........ ALWAYS DOING SOMETHING NEW. THAT'S RIGHT. CAMEO IS SO UNIQUE JUST LIKE THIS SONG IS SO UNIQUE.
I Love Cameo and Larry Blackmon , a 80's Band . . Good Music nothing like Old School Music ....
They were ridiculously talented.
2024 and still rocking 🎉
This is an EPIC tune by one of the most creative & intelligent bands ever. Attack Me With Your Love is another favourite. There's a hell a lot more to Cameo than Candy.
Francille St. Claire
I agree Candy is another one of my favorites as well & it went over a lot of people's heads cause the song is really about cocaine haha I love all their songs & they all have subliminal meanings
Francille St. Claire I know ur right still single life one of my fav video but it's something bout this tune jus grab u I'm 40 and my daddy use to play the hell out this while me and my brother sit in da back seat dam time flies
@Francille St. Claire - Yep, if they are not in the Rock and Roll HOF by now, it's a crime.
And single life. .anybody?
Word up lol
This was one of the coolest songs in 1985
1984
Played the extended version on repeat all the time!!
This is one of my top ten favorite songs of all time. Unique AF.
Fred Good Agreed
Please bring music like this back! Music that we will always know the words to!
Oh no, we got cardi b😂
Definitely one of my favorite songs by Cameo.🎶🔥💃🏾
🔥
2021 who still playing this classic ?
@@numbba3_42 I AM THANKSGIVING 2024
Still one of the smoothest tracks ever. Just picked this up on vinyl and the whole album brings the funk
Cameo didn't make videos,they made movies...Epic.
+Will Tha Great A era that lives in all of us that lived them!
yes!!!so proud that even in the 80's a blk woman was the lead video gal.:-)!!!! nice and brown at that..
To think.....this was back in the day when videos were a relatively new format. They actually took it to new levels conceptually in my opinion.
The 80s video are more creative artistically than any other era.
EVERY TIME SOMETHING FOR EVERYBODY!!!
The national anthem of funk
Jerry curl 😂 massive in the 80's. I had one to 😮
Yes, this song is timeless. Also brings back great memories . As does Word Up and etc. Candy and etc..
The instruments and sound of Cameo is so unique and slept on
Travelling back in time to my " safe place"!!! The "Roaring 1980's"!! 💘
A #1 hit for Cameo on the Rhythm & Blues charts. It was the 506th #1 R&B song of the Rock Era.
Their lyrics are so freaking sweet. Love them.
This song is about a man 😂 dont u notice a “girl” shaving in the music video? And the “girl” whoms face they never show but has a muscular back🤣😂😂😂
😑 @Carlos Quiñonez go listen to La Bamba 🤡
@@shottashabazz6721 😂🤣😂🤣 HE MAD🤣🤣🤣
You know what? Them some bad dudes. Music was just ( NASTY!!! ) GOD BLESS CAMEO A real awesome band. Love ya, all the best to you all.💖
I was listening to these Cameo songs way back in my teens. I loved them then, and i love them now. just makes me wanna dance! Truly great music. Awesome!!
This is the kind of music that makes it hard to sit still when u listen to it!!!
It should have happened (inducted into the Rock & Roll) A LONG TIME AGO. Who don't like Cameo?? The record industry and the other many powers that be - do like they want to. Cameo will never be forgotten by me and this is 2023 and I'm 63 years old and nobody can make me forget them. Got it???
T. Clark “plant city here 2024” this came out the year I was born 1984 40 year old classic 🔥🔥🔥
Still the GOATS of funk!
Dis my favorite song EVAAA EVA!!
This song still brings back lots of both good and bad memories of 1984 when it came out. It was a summertime jam that Ioved to dance to outside! I still do in 2018!
I not only like it, I love this song! Cameo's concerts were legendary! 💯⭐❤👍
2023 anybody that knows good music will always be here and Cameo I ain’t going nowhere until God call me home!!! Well done you guys are amazing and always will be!!!!!!!🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎊🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥❤️❤️
Still a banger!! After all these years
I've watched this a thousand times. I come here whenever I want to feel very, very happy.
Amen. Cameo should have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame!
U keep on putting this on repeat and it gets better every time