Cameo Artist Bio and Lyrics

Cameo was formed in 1974 in New York City. They started out with a deep funk driven sound. Early in their career they released such hits as “Find My Way,” which would be included in the soundtrack to the movie, Thank God It’s Friday.

Cameo Top 80's Hits and
Lyrics From Project 80's

Lyrics Word Up

Starting in the 1980s, Cameo’s sound began to evolve. Their release of Cameosis in 1980 and Knights of the Sound Table in 1981 started to reveal their eclectic style. Their album in 1983, Style was the first to exhibit the bands new, ‘electronic funk’ style. Their album, She’s Strange rose to number 27 on the Billboard top 2090 and number one on the US R&B charts.

In 1986 one of Cameos major releases came out, “Word Up!” The single became the best pop single of the year and pushed the band to heavy stardom. They followed with singles such as “Back and Forth,” and “Candy.”

The success of Word Up! Overexposed Cameo and they were unable to produce another commercially successful album. The song “Word Up!” would be covered by metal band Korn in 2004 as well as many other band around the world. It would appear on multiple soundtracks such as, Austin Powers: Spy Who Shagged Me.

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loocking for right name??

i am looking for the right name of black women she was singing at the 80s
i think her name shaddi or saddi
her songs were slow and cool romantic

can u help me with this??

#1 - mike gorge - 12/27/2007 - 21:36

Right name

Sade

#2 - Rudy - 01/03/2008 - 21:58

cameo

I once heard a song that was by Cameo the title was "A Good-bye" I think. That's the problem, I can't seem to find it anywhere. Can anyone tell me if I am correct or am I crazy?

#3 - j john - 09/04/2008 - 22:16

cameo video single life

I am trying to the name of the guy who wore all black and did a dance sequence around a chair in the video . Also towards the end of the video there is a light skinned guy with a mustache that is wearing a brimmed hat and light colored rain coat that they show for a second. To locate him better he comes after the girl who is wearing a short pink dress and she throws a shoe. Who are the 2 men? Broadway legends of the 80's?

#4 - angela - 09/16/2008 - 19:48

bass player

didnt they have a bass player named elfin elliot

#5 - joe thompson - 10/10/2008 - 15:19

Who played sax?

Hey guys, I've always wondered who played that unbelievable sax solo on "Candy"?

Thanx, JTN

#6 - John "Noodle" Nevin - 04/06/2009 - 14:05

walk like a crawfish

my brother said he heard a song by cameo and hesbeen looking far it the name is walk like a crawfish did anyone ever here of that song please let me know

#7 - katina (tnue) - 05/05/2009 - 22:27

Saxophone player's name

The saxophone solo was played by late Michael BRECKER, multiple Grammy and award winner jazz saxophonist... A genius...

#8 - Sidney - 05/28/2009 - 20:48

I'M LOOKING FOR A SONG WITH THE WORDS BOW CHICKA NOW NOW FROM THE 70'S OR 80'S THANKS

#9 - DALE - 06/03/2009 - 13:03

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

DIDN'T KNOW HOW TO GET IN TOUCH. JUST WANT TO WITH YOU AND MY SISTER HAPPY HOLIDAYS.

#10 - SERENA - 12/22/2009 - 12:10

Bow Chicka now

I belivied that's the commodores, Brick House

#11 - Dab - 04/22/2010 - 01:40

A Good-bye title

The title your heard 'a Good-Bye' is indeed a song performed by Cameo in the early Eighties,its from the Album Single Life,it came out in 1985 ... Its a great album,it containes the Funky tune Single Life,Attack me wu.love and Urban Warrior,....

#12 - Marcus - 06/21/2010 - 22:19