Rigor Mortis (song)
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""Rigor Mortis"" | |
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Song by Cameo | |
from the album Cardiac Arrest | |
Released | April 20, 1977 |
Recorded | 1977 |
Genre | Funk |
Length | 3:28 |
Songwriter(s) | Larry Blackmon, Nathan Leftenant, Arnett Leftenant |
"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.[1] In this instance "Rigor Mortis" is a euphemism for being lonesome on the dance floor.
In the media[]
- "Rigor Mortis" was sampled in Brand Nubian's song '"Brand Nubian".
- DJ Quik sampled "Rigor Mortis" for his song entitled, "Get At Me".
References[]
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2004). Top R&B/Hip-Hop Singles: 1942-2004. Record Research. p. 98.
Categories:
- Cameo (band) songs
- 1977 singles
- 1977 songs
- Songs written by Larry Blackmon
- 1970s rhythm and blues song stubs