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.
Change
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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We're all misunderstood
They say we stand for nothing
And there's no way we ever could
Now we see everything that's going wrong
With the world and those who lead it
We just feel like we don't have the means
To rise above and beat it
So we keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
Hard to beat the system
When we're standing at a distance
So we keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
Now if we had the power
To bring our neighbors home from war
They would have never missed a Christmas
No more ribbons on their door
And when you trust your television
What you get is what you got
'Cause when they own the information, oh
They can bend it all they want
That's why we're waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
Not that we don't care
We just know that the fight ain't fair
So we keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
And we're still waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
We keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
One day the younger generation
Is gonna rule the population
So we keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
Keep on waiting, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting on the world to change
Waiting on the world to change
Keb' Mo's song "Change" is a commentary on the current state of affairs in the world, particularly with regard to the younger generation's frustrations with the status quo. The song begins with the singer, along with his friends, feeling misunderstood and unheard. They are often criticized for not taking a stand on any issues, which leads them to feel powerless and incapable of creating meaningful change. Despite seeing the injustices of the world and the leaders who perpetuate them, they feel like they lack the means to make a difference.
The chorus of the song is a refrain of waiting for the world to change. The singer and his friends are resigned to the fact that they cannot make changes on their own and must wait for systemic change to occur. They feel like they are standing at a distance from the system and that it is hard to beat.
The second verse highlights the power structures that maintain the status quo - the media and the information they choose to propagate. The singer warns against trusting information blindly, as it can be easily manipulated to suit the interests of those who control it.
Overall, "Change" is a call to action, a plea for those in power to listen to the younger generation and take steps to create meaningful change. It is also a reminder to the youth that they will be the ones to inherit the world and must continue to fight for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
Me and my friends
I and my companions
We're all misunderstood
People often misinterpret us
They say we stand for nothing
Some people claim that we don't stand for anything
And there's no way we ever could
According to them, we will never be able to stand for anything
Now we see everything that's going wrong
Now we recognize all the things that are not right
With the world and those who lead it
We see it with the world and the people who govern it
We just feel like we don't have the means
We feel that we do not have the resources
To rise above and beat it
To overcome and conquer the situation
So we keep on waiting, yeah
So we continue to watch and wait
Waiting on the world to change
Anticipating change in the world
Hard to beat the system
It's difficult to overcome the system
When we're standing at a distance
When we remain far away from the system
Now if we had the power
If we were capable of taking control
To bring our neighbors home from war
To bring our fellow citizens back from battle
They would have never missed a Christmas
They wouldn't have to miss special occasions like Christmas
No more ribbons on their door
Their families would not have to display ribbons to signify combat loss
And when you trust your television
And when you believe everything shown on TV
What you get is what you got
You get only what you were given
'Cause when they own the information, oh
Because they possess the information
They can bend it all they want
They can reshape it however they please
Not that we don't care
It's not like we don't care
We just know that the fight ain't fair
We're aware that the struggle is uneven
And we're still waiting, yeah
And we're still waiting to witness the change
One day the younger generation
Someday, the upcoming age group
Is gonna rule the population
Will govern the masses
Keep on waiting, yeah
Continue to wait, yeah
Waiting on the world to change
Hopeful for global transformation
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Written by: John Mayer
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Angel Flores
on The Whole Enchilada (Bonus Acoustic)
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga