FIRST TIME HEARING Cameo - Word Up (Official Video) REACTION

[@vadave311]

LeVar Burton from "Roots" , "Reading Rainbow" and "Star Trek the Next Generation" was the detective.

[@Violet-Lily]

Wondered if anyone else was old enough to realise!

[@mandygray764]

Oh I'm so glad you posted that...I like him and didn't know about that

[@erina.5421]

LaVar Burton is the best!

[@jordanmartin1052]

I thought he looked suspiciously like geordie la forge! 🤔

[@lolalilolily]

This is why I love reading comments. I never realised 😅

[@margaretlafleur90]

This 80 yr old got up from her chair & started dancing. I remember hearing this chaperoning high school dances in the 80’s.

[@angiemaggard5089]

You go girl! Work it!!! My Grammy would do the same thing hearing this song. Tearing up the dance floor.

[@stephenmiller2544]

Thats amazing! the best thing I've read on the internet in months.

[@Janeintheok]

Yass! Nobody rocks a red codpiece like Larry Blackmon 👌

[@kemitamenophis3221]

Dude has gained weight, and is still trying to rock the red codpiece, flat top, black leather and pornstache the last time I checked. LOL!

[@Janeintheok]

@@kemitamenophis3221 😂😂😂

[@richardstewart7324]

Cameo on aqua teen ruled!

[@boondoggle4820]

That codpiece used to scare me when I saw this when I was a kid, lol. I was like what the heck is that, what the heck is going on?

[@bcriswell]

Cameo - Word Up makes even this 60 something white male dude want to dance.

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

👍💕

[@pleasantvalleypickerca7681]

Yes!!!

[@kathyjam2482]

This song was played all the time everywhere.

[@karlsmith2570]

Ikr, you couldn't escape it back in those days

[@kathyjam2482]

@@karlsmith2570 not at all. Hahaha 😂

[@Frankincensedjb123]

Everywhere? I guess my elementary school didn't get the message.

[@bearfeet1986]

My goodness yes! EVERYWHERE!!!

[@kathyjam2482]

@@Frankincensedjb123 I guess mine did

[@ClarissaJulian]

The 80s really was one of the best decade as a teenager.....we had great music! 🤗

[@rainman3747]

💯 The music was the best because you had all kinds of musicians getting together to make all kinds of music. This was when instruments had to be played. Wondering if there come a day when instruments will no longer be played and everything is digital???

[@BrenJen86]

Yeassz! “Candy” should be next. Larry Blackmon is the lead.

[@weezy301]

"Its like caaanddy"

[@chuckcobb2392]

“She’s Strange”

[@etude79]

Mariah Carey sampled Candy for her song Loverboy which is the first single off her Glitter album in 2001. She even featured Cameo in the song too!

[@ItsVincentAgain]

@@chuckcobb2392 And... I like it.

[@annother3350]

@@chuckcobb2392 Interesting that Chuck Cobb is an anagram of C@ck Chubb and thats exactly what Larry is sporting in this video!!

[@tinagonzalez_williams_lenz6281]

Why why can I still sing along with this??I was waving in my hands in the air like I just didn't care I was sliding by my dog as he stopped to look and stare

[@Janeintheok]

😂😂😂

[@goaway2803]

I couldn't believe I remembered the words either XD I still kept staring at his groin XD I thought that was so funny at the time and still do XD Take care of yourself please, Mate

[@mst1740]

You go, Tina! :)

[@annother3350]

I'm sure i could do his voice pretty well back then!

[@Jahani31]

Lol!! SAME!! My whole kitchen was Solid Gold, lol

[@ursulabklyn_mia6148]

I was wondering why he didn't address the red elephant in the room.

[@cariaus3758]

LOL loved your comment!!

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

😂I know right😂

[@grobinson7507]

I was thinking the same thing. Great response

[@alfriedjohnsson5887]

The Red Elephant in the room is also called a Codpiece.

[@akastarchild]

Everyone has always been scared of that elephant, lol. But he acted like he didn't even see it. Jay try: Cameo - sparkle, candy The Time - the walk, 777-9311, the bird, and jungle love.

[@SIXX2772]

WORD UP!!!!!!.....This is one that never gets old!

[@bentipler3424]

Flashlight!!!! Another groove tune! Parliament

[@pastorofmuppets13]

Amazed you made it thru this video without mention his red codpiece. Even years ago we were like wth??

[@randychampion184]

IDK what he would think if he saw the video for Shake Yo Pants then lol!!!!

[@bluepepper100]

The codpiece makes quite the Cameo..right?

[@dandylion7627]

This video brought new life to the word “codpiece” 😂

[@xfanman]

"Word Up!" was released in 1986. Plain old 80's "wha??? Awesome!!" of the day.

[@Garian9]

Love watching people immediately start to groove to a song they hear for the first time.

[@jaijones2036]

Their song "Candy" slaps just as well.

[@GBofOH]

I remember this song from the 80s. All the clubs played it and everyone got on the dance floor when the dj played it!

[@samirrifland9772]

1986😢😢

[@shevawn1973]

We sure partied till we sweat back in the day! It was all about having a GOOD TIME nothing more. I sure miss them.

[@cathysousa1959]

It sure was! Everyone was on the same page in the club. You could make friends easily. Let's dance and have a good time.

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

Check out Morris Day And The Time's "Jungle Love". It's got a very funky 80s beat to it as well. I think you'd like it! It's from Prince's Purple Rain soundtrack.

[@CCDzine]

And The Bird.

[@shaunacohen7630]

I was totally thinking of Morris Day and the Time when I listened to this reaction!

[@anastasialiberate3568]

God I love prince but I also love Morris day 💜

[@paulapiechnik3909]

Yes!!! He is great!!!

[@zarcon85]

Yeah, than u'll learn about, what COOL truly means. And u'll forget about "swag".

[@Sarinleigh]

I love it when I see young people getting exposed to good music... they don't make this stuff anymore. My man, I'm glad you're really enjoying this song.

[@TheRedWaltz24]

If you like Cameo, you should give Midnight Star a listen with songs like "No Parking (On the Dance Floor)", "Operator", "Midas Touch", "Curious", "Freak-A-Zoid", and "Scientific Love".. they could really get you dancing back in the 80's.

[@katyareads221]

Freak-a-zoid.... I forgot that one.

[@OG_Wakanobi]

Oh, Midnight Star is the best!

[@yokelectronic]

Midas Touch.... Ping 😉

[@88rkinlaw]

I love this genre so much. It's it like 80s funk/r&b? So good.

[@TheRedWaltz24]

​@@88rkinlaw I agree. It is some sort of funk fused with 80's synth. Not certain, but I think the quick rise of New Jack Swing (Janet Jackson, Bobby Brown, etc.) in the late 80's sort of displaced it, and then it didn't come back. It's a shame, because it really is good stuff. Chromeo gets close in the past decade, but nothing really matches the authentic music from that time.

[@echopryme]

Also, any video where Geordi LaForge/Reading Rainbow/Kunta Kente shows up to bust the band while a dude is making eggs in the middle of the night makes me playlist forever. 🤣🤣🤣

[@1ListerofSmeg]

✊ This comment is vastly underrated.

[@echopryme]

@@1ListerofSmeg My WHOLE point, that I've been trying to explain to people for YEARS.... is that my man strait up ABANDONS those eggs he was cooking. 💯 But the bigger question is... How burnt out was that dude with the "sexy dancing with hot women in the club", that he just said to himself... 'Man... I'm just tired. Im gonna go in the kitchen and make some eggs!' AND here comes "The Guest Host of Jeopardy" to bust his ass before the man can even get them Over Medium! 💯 Who's the REAL victim here?!?! 🍳

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

This was out during my high school years. It was so fun in the 80s

[@BeeWhistler]

Eh, the song was fun but the 80s... not so much. Better than now (mostly), mind you...

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

@@BeeWhistler I hear you

[@GonRogue-85]

@@BeeWhistler The 80s was a fun time. Every decade has good and bad. Not one is going to be perfect. I was a teen then living in the projects. Was it always bliss? No. But there were good times too growing up and the music was some of the best.

[@LA-fz5qw]

I could not click fast enough I love this song

[@carlaharrington5120]

I used to dance my behind off to this tune back in the day. Now I periodically attempt to peddle my behind off while listening to this tune on my exercise bike! It has the perfect beat for the pace I want to set.

[@1ListerofSmeg]

❤‼This 52yo white guy has been pulled over for ✊BLASTING✊ this in my topless doorless giant ass Jeep.😎.. but only because I didn't see that particular cop first😖☺️ (⬆️Verbal warning👍😁. Btw, Jeeps are perfect for all music👍)

[@sabrinamarkos7099]

Cameo's 'Word Up' was the jam! Everyone knew this song. Larry's signature cup and his voice was well known. 👍🏾👵🏿🎶🤗

[@xfanman]

I started hearing the echo of the voice in my head, from years ago. Couldn't remember much, but had to find and listen again. And here I am!!

[@seriesscratchx9807]

This is Cameo's best song!

[@slappyslapstick4045]

"One of"

[@salsasoul4112]

Nope. They have much better songs.

[@kishad1542]

Lies you tell. I need to see a pic

[@88rkinlaw]

I'd say Candy but Word Up is a close second.

[@peterlenham3180]

@@88rkinlaw Word Up is far superior.

[@Savingforlife]

Never tire of hearing this song.It was just so unique and iconic

[@ShiShi429]

You should check out "Candy," "Single Life," and "Strange" by Cameo next!

[@doplinger1]

Don’t forget “Back and Forth”!

[@bakersupreme2010]

@@doplinger1 'Back And Forth' definitely should be the next song by Cameo* that Jayvee reviews! Both the energy of the Song and the Video are as lively and Club Bangin' as 'Word Up!'

[@randychampion184]

@@doplinger1 Definitely

[@lucetteketley9114]

And 'Back and forth'.

[@RenR70]

So many songs goin back to the late 70’s R&B & early 80’s funk. “She’s Strange” “Attack Me With Your Love” “Single Life” “Back & Forth” “Candy”

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

Definitely, this was a Jammin club song back in the day.

[@foreveryoung7180]

Hi from the UK , this tune was a blast to dance too, when this came on it was compulsory to dance , love it 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗 .

[@michellegreggan4548]

Scotland here too......this was so popular back in the day wasn’t it 🥰🎶

[@robertkenneth6517]

Yarbrough & People's, "Don't Stop the Music"

[@lena-mariag.louis-charles3579]

👍💕 YEEESSS!

[@Assassyn1980]

No one sat down during Word Up. The best times.

[@missgmoma]

The singer here is Larry Ernest Blackmon . He was also the founder of the group Cameo 👆🏻

[@kimwallace907]

Some great 80s one hit wonders that would be great... NuShooz - I Cant Wait Pretty Poison - Catch Me I’m Falling

[@bethshadid2087]

For us that didn't go to clubs we definitely jammed to this at house parties 😁

[@virginiaviola5097]

And at home in the kitchen when it came on the radio😁

[@dixgun]

Check out ‘Wild, Wild West’ by Kool Moe Dee. There’s an identical sound throughout. It’s that descending, warbling whistle sound. ‘Candy’ by Cameo is another great one. ‘Alligator Woman’ by Cameo is a unique style.

[@whodatguy8213]

Word Up is an affirmation we use back in the day.

[@101-reaganb2]

I love this song

[@victoriagray7237]

My favorite song in the 80s. I used to roller skate to this

[@rhondamatlock8622]

"Word" or "Word Up" was used heavily at the time this song came out. To understand the versatility of Cameo you need to go back the early days. Large band in the 70s that did classic R & B, transitioned well to the 80s. Hands down one of the best at concerts... Try "Why Have I Lost You" that will give you a good idea of their early days.

[@CrowdPleeza]

I would describe this as a "bridge song". Meaning,back when it came out in 1986 it appealed to the funk listeners of the 70s and was also liked by the newer hip hop heads at the time. This song bridged those two eras of listeners.

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

This whole album is the shit. Check out Single Life and Candy

[@88rkinlaw]

Single life is so good. Candy is still the gold standard though.

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

@@88rkinlaw so true

[@randychampion184]

Single Life wasn't on this album though

[@virginiaaguilar3648]

@@randychampion184 oh wow yep my bad

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

That’s Larry Blackmon, the lead singer of Cameo, which is one of those great funk/R&B groups from the seventies and eighties! Check out some of their other hits like, “Candy, She’s Strange, or Why Have I Lost You”! Iconic Group!❤️❤️

[@karinlindae-fregoso802]

Is this funk, rather than hip hop? Whatever... It was played at every party back then! It's fun no matter what!

[@eileen9584]

One of the songs that Every one on the dance floor. Good times.!

[@rachels.8673]

It was bangin' song when there were high school dances in the basketball gym!

[@jenniferfoster1692]

Cameo is legendary..they were huge

[@evagelinadicante9840]

Shes strange is another hit by cameo same with another of their song called candy

[@tyrarenae3486]

Yes! i forgot about that one! 🙋🏽‍♀️

[@AndICanTalk2]

I always forget that Levar Burton is in this too. He is so great, and this song is just amazing! I have loved it since it came out. Candy is also great, but I bet you've already done it. I will look. Great stuff as usual Javon.

[@thisblackgirloverhere9013]

Yeah, we black people used to say “word” or “word up” back in the day...along with many other words. 😂 It wasn’t a secret word. It was just one of the cool words that we used and when you said it to another black person, they just knew what you meant.😂

[@ernestomaureira1136]

the rhythm is so cool. ( for eternity)

[@kimberlyluttery8455]

Cameo is one of the best funk bands ever. You have to listen to Candy, Single Life, Back and Forth, Shake Your Pants. They also have some great ballads, Sparkle, Feel Me, Why Have I Lost You.

[@bigsteveiii9893]

Finally somebody mentioned ‘Shake Your Pants”! I think it was their first hit...1980 It’s badass!

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

@@bigsteveiii9893 One of my favorites!

[@tyrarenae3486]

I completely agree!!🙋🏽‍♀️

[@tnightwolf]

Masterpiece!

[@angier5775]

Make room on the dance floor!! I’m coming down!!! 💃🏻

[@JamesS.254]

I've always liked this song, and just so you know "Korn" does a pretty good cover of this song and I'd recommend listening to their version as well.

[@mimic493]

Oh the memories of the good ol days

[@monicshastings8945]

Years ago, when the Lakers were winning Championships left and right I had season seats along with my best friend and her sister. "The Lake girls" danced a killer routine to this song. To this day, all I have to do is hear this song and I can vividly remember it, along with a tidal wave of related memories

[@scabbedwings6548]

Cameo is a band. Cameo is one many great R&B groups that were formed in either the 60s or 70s and had successful careers in the 1980s. Other bands like The Bar-Kays, Con-funk-Shun, The Dazz Band, Lakeside and The Gap Band. Here are a few songs you should listen to: Cameo: 'Alligator Woman' Cameo: 'She's Strange' Cameo: 'Back and Forth' Con Funk Shun: 'Love's Train' Con Funk Shun: 'I'm Leaving Baby' Con Funk Shun: 'Ffun' The Bar-kays: 'Freakshow On the Dance Floor' The Bar-kays: 'Hit and Run' The Dazz Band: 'Let It Whip' Lakeside: 'Fantastic Voyage' The Gap Band: 'You Dropped A Bomb on Me' The Gap Band: 'Outstanding The Gap Band: 'Yearning for Your Love' The Gap Band: 'Burn Rubber On Me' The Gap Band: 'Oops Upside Your Head' The Gap Band: 'Early in the Morning' The Gap Band: 'Party Train'

[@MsMadAboutMusic]

👍👍Did you sneak into my musical library/playlist. All of my favorites bands.

[@jenwendy7]

So look fun watching you enjoy this! Yes, this was the club jam back in the day ❤!

[@carriec9719]

Love love this song. Loved dancing at clubs to it in the 80s. Actually, I loved dancing to everything played in clubs in the 80s 🤣. Great memories!

[@kathenavarro6850]

Always loved this song! 80's music was the most fun!!

[@missgmoma]

I can’t believe you finally did this one. I’ve been requesting this for quite awhile. I absolutely LOVE this 💕💓💞

[@JayveeTV]

I posted it the other day and it got taken down. This one wont be up long either

[@missgmoma]

@@JayveeTV oh man, I hate what they’re doing to you 😡 Well, thanks again for doing it. I just love it, seems like you enjoyed it too 🥰

[@DawnSuttonfabfour]

Did we love it and dance our arses off? Word. Drove the olduns crazy? Bonus!

[@2009socalgal]

“The Rain” by Orange Juice Jones.

[@langlsd1604]

A criminally underrated song!

[@minky1967]

Spectacular recommendation

[@lolalilolily]

The dance is just your dance, your moves. 'Do your dance, do your dance quick' You were on a roll with great 80's tunes last night! So happy you got to this song, oddly enough looked over by most reacters. Everybody was jamming to it ! Another great jam that's often missed is Indeep - Last Night A DJ Saved My Life

[@djpoppy1]

Cameo - “Candy” Cameo - “Single Life”

[@MitchellRoboto]

I was a DJ in Detroit when this one dropped and this was always near the front of my crates. It didn't matter where my gig was, this song was always on the request list.

[@aimeewalters7451]

Yassss!! Great song! Big hit back in the day!! Now you gotta here Candy!! Word up!😁😁💯

[@saraheart2804]

Heard this on the radio today. Soooo great. Word up.

[@ShutEmDownNow]

"Attack Me with Your Love" and "Single Love" (in that order -- the two videos go together)

[@LivnNLearnin]

Wonderful to see you enjoy this Javon!!!! Larry Blackmon if no one replied. Come and go down the Cameo rabbit hole: “Cameosis”, “Why have I lost you” both versions, “Shake your pants”, “She’s Strange” and “SPARKLE” a lovely ballad. This band had about 12 members originally whittled down to a handful by the late ‘80’s -‘90’s.

[@bob5074]

The power of the codpiece!

[@EastCoastGal66]

This Song will Always Be Fire 🔥

[@OdysseyofAscension]

You're so awesome🎵🎶❤❤

[@shortblockflexinit5219]

Glad you're enjoying the funk of the very underrated Cameo. They are in a class of their own. And, for the record, at every family gathering when this is played, we still "wave our hands in the air like we don't care" and point up every time he says "Word Up". Heck, I'm at work and I still did it! Lol

[@nettricegaskins1871]

Cameo's "Skin I'm In" and "Talking Out the Side of Your Neck" are my personal faves... and "She's Strange."

[@lolamoewestside49]

Candy was such a great song and the video is priceless

[@pegpeg5496]

Single Life and Candy are also great songs by Cameo.

[@bethshadid2087]

"Word Up up" 🙌. Such a great fun time song 💗🕊️

[@deelawson4551]

LOVE it!! This is on my playlist along with Let It Whip-Dazz Band and You Dropped The Bomb on Me-Gap Band...also for fun you ought to also check out Korn doing their version of this song even though nothing can touch the original they do a great job!

[@shiftylad9938]

Magic music magic times. Imagine in the dance halls in these times. No beer or drugs just good vibes.

[@nicholasmangialardi1618]

There's nothing more intimidating than a bright red codpiece and a handlebar mustache

[@firecracker8071]

Cameo has some of the very very best dance music and wait till you see some of his get-ups in other videos

[@emmahowells8334]

I remember buying this when it came out, I still have it on vinyl single, that's how long ago it was lol. Still love the beat now just as much as I did back then.

[@hamacus]

One word. Candy!

[@ilovemusicmovies1789]

Another good one to listen to is by Orange Juice Jones, Rain.

[@mandygray764]

Thank you....I had forgotten how much I love that song

[@christhrasher9892]

I just requested this song before I seen your comment. Great choice

[@annother3350]

It's Oran 'juice' jones

[@migthulhu]

Oh yeah, that song takes turn

[@akastarchild]

Love this song. Video tells it even better.

[@bemused9522]

Larry Blockmon has one of the most unique and recognizable voices of the greats! Love this song, Cameo got everyone moving and grooving back in the day! Thank you for the reaction! Peace and love.

[@sivadtube]

You have to see/hear “Candy”. It’s the best Cameo song In my opinion.

[@TheIgisas]

Oh You!!!

[@echopryme]

I wish I could hit like for the next 3 hours STRAIT!!! I LOVE CAMEO!!! Its my go-to drunken karaoke song, my go-to groove out at 3am song, and if you put a gun to my head, probably my favorite song of the 80's. And the music I play, as a musician, is NOTHING like this at all. But Larry Blackman and his obscenely oversized red codpiece (I hear he still wears it at 60+ years old in concert... 🤣) is one of the people I have never seen live YET... But I fucking WILL when second I get a chance! I MUST!!!

[@sisimmonds1472]

Bro, if you like this you'll LOVE 'Candy' possibly their greatest ever tune. You'll enjoy reacting to it 👊🏾

[@marshagreen9759]

Way to go. Haven't heard this jam in awhile. Thanks, JayveeTV for playing this. I am jamming sitting down.

[@retiretravelexplore]

PLEASE do "The Rain" by Oran "Juice" Jones. Official video. You'll be so glad you did!

[@dee_pendable1]

Cameo...dance hits, slow jams....one of the best bands ever! "Hanging Downtown" and "Don't be Lonely" are two of my favs....the comments are full of hits. You're gonna love this group!

[@brochan11]

"Who's That Girl?" by Eurythmics would be a good song to review.

[@jasonfirewalker3595]

1st video I ever saw on MTV.

[@Usurper123]

Didn't even notice the Cod Piece.

[@reichen609]

I just heard this bop for the very first time 16 minutes ago, while randomly listening to a radio station in Jersey island, UK (online radio, I'm in Asia). Why HAVEN'T I heard of this before?!?!? 💥🤯💥 This is totally my sound! 😤🕺🏽 Do they have more of this type of beat?? 🙏🏽

[@salsasoul4112]

Cameo is awesome! Great band that is highly underrated. Check their other music, Jay. 'Back and Forth' is one of my faves. They rock!

[@BJMauck]

This song is still a banger!

[@EchoBravo370]

Do "Would I Lie To You", by The Eurythmics. Trust me.

[@damonfisher5984]

Classic. Suprised you haven't done more from them. Cameo is legendary. "Candy" "Back and Forth " "Flirt" Why have I lost You" to name a few of their hits.