He first started recording in the early 1970s with Jefferson Airplane violinist Papa John Creach. Creach hired him when Moore was just twenty-one years old; Moore appeared on four of Creach's albums.
He was further immersed in the blues with his long stint in the Whodunit Band, headed by Bobby "Blue" Bland producer Monk Higgins. Moore jammed with Albert Collins and Big Joe Turner.
In 1996 he released Just Like You, which featured guest appearances from Jackson Browne and Bonnie Raitt.
In 2004, he appeared on Amy Grant: Greatest Hits 1986-2004 in a duet entitled "Come Be with Me", which became a modest success on pop radio.
In 2005 he appeared on Buddy Guy's version of "Ain't No Sunshine", along with Tracy Chapman. That same year, he appeared on Eric Clapton's album Back Home. In 2006, he co-wrote the song, "I Hope", with the Dixie Chicks for their album, Taking the Long Way.
Moore also provided vocals to Marcus Miller's 2007 album, Free on the track entitled "Milky Way" and again on Miller's 2008 album entitled, Marcus.
According to Songfacts, in 2010 I See Love was used as the opening theme tune for American sitcom Mike & Molly.
Keb' Mo's website is at http://www.kebmo.com/
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Keb' Mo' is one of the foremost contemporary blues artists. With an endearing sense of faith in humanity evident on most of his tracks and a very interestingly textured voice, this man has successfully merged traditional Delta blues and modern acoustic singer-songwritership. While it's a stretch to call him a traditionalist, Keb' Mo' plays a mean guitar, and the meticulously played guitar on each one of his songs is awe-inspiring.
After spending his early career backing blues artists up, he released his debut album in 1994. He also appeared in Scorsese's film about the blues. As the only man to my knowlege that has incorporated the word "internet" into a blues song, it is clear that Keb' Mo' is unique and has, in an unprecedented manner, carved out his own genre that never fails to make the listener smile.
Anybody Seen My Girl
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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I tried to put out the fire, but the flames still burn,
and as she pleases, she comes and goes,
she's got the wind in her hair.
She never ceases to hurt me so,
does she really care?
Is she ever comin' home? Is she ever gonna phone?
Another night alone...
California, Tennesse, send my baby home to me!
Where am i goin' or what am i gonna do?
I know i'm not crazy, i'm just hooked on you.
So go on and use me, endlessly, could you let me know
when you need me, hold me close and, baby, don't let go.
Are you ever comin' home? Are you ever gonna phone?
Another night alone...
Has anybody seen my girl? Has anybody seen my woman?
California, Tennesse, send my baby home to me!
Has anybody seen my girl? Has anybody seen my woman?
California, Tennesse, send my baby home to me,
... home to me!
In Keb' Mo''s song "Anybody Seen My Girl," the lyrics describe the singer's desperate search for his lost love. The song opens with the line "None of my businesses's gettin' all of my concern." This suggests that the singer is preoccupied with searching for his love and neglecting other important aspects of his life. He acknowledges that he has tried to put out the fire of their relationship, but the flames still burn, indicating that his love for her is still strong despite their problems.
The singer then goes on to describe his love's elusive nature, saying "and as she pleases, she comes and goes, she's got the wind in her hair." This shows that she is free-spirited and independent, and that she comes and goes as she pleases without concern for his feelings. He is hurt and wonders if she really cares about him, asking "does she really care?" He is left alone to wonder if she will ever come back, asking "Is she ever comin' home? Is she ever gonna phone? Another night alone..."
The chorus of the song repeats the question "Has anybody seen my girl? Has anybody seen my woman?" The singer is desperate for any news of his love and pleads to "California, Tennessee" to "send my baby home to me!"
Line by Line Meaning
None of my businesses's gettin' all of my concern.
I have a lot of things to worry about, but my girl is my main focus right now.
I tried to put out the fire, but the flames still burn,
I've tried to end my feelings for her, but they're still strong.
and as she pleases, she comes and goes,
She does what she wants and isn't always around.
she's got the wind in her hair.
She's free-spirited and does what she wants to do.
She never ceases to hurt me so,
She constantly hurts my feelings.
does she really care?
I'm starting to question whether or not she actually cares about me.
Is she ever comin' home? Is she ever gonna phone?
I'm wondering if she's ever going to come back or even call me.
Another night alone...
I'm lonely and missing her.
Has anybody seen my girl? Has anybody seen my woman?
I'm hoping someone knows where she is.
California, Tennesse, send my baby home to me!
I'm reaching out to anyone in those areas to send her back to me.
Where am i goin' or what am i gonna do?
I'm lost without her and don't know what I'm going to do.
I know i'm not crazy, i'm just hooked on you.
I'm not insane, I just can't get enough of her.
So go on and use me, endlessly, could you let me know
I'm willing to let her use me and be there for her constantly, but I need some kind of communication.
when you need me, hold me close and, baby, don't let go.
When she needs me, I want her to hold onto me and never let go.
Are you ever comin' home? Are you ever gonna phone?
I'm still wondering if she's coming back or calling me.
Another night alone...
I'm still lonely and missing her.
Has anybody seen my girl? Has anybody seen my woman?
I'm still hoping someone knows where she is.
California, Tennesse, send my baby home to me!
I'm still reaching out to anyone in those areas to send her back to me.
... home to me!
I just really want her back with me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KEVIN MOORE
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Angel Flores
on The Whole Enchilada (Bonus Acoustic)
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga