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.
France
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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I was in my bed
My baby turned and kissed
On the top of my head
Made me breakfast
Sent me on my way
Kissed me on the lips
And said 'Have a nice day'
She had me right where she wanted
I was in a trance
She said "Ain't nothing wrong with Texas
But I'd really love to go to France"
I would do most anything
But I'm still making payments
On her wedding ring
I went to my employer
Mr. Hayes
I said "I've been working like a mother
How 'bout a doggone raise"
He said "Money is tight
You know there ain't no chance"
I said "Won't you reconsider
My baby wants to go to France"
I see us walking
Along the Champs Elysees
Exchanging kisses
In a small French café
Wake up momma
Don't you fret
I found two cheap tickets
On the internet
We leave on a Monday
For two whole weeks
All we have to do is just
Eat and sleep
I had her right where I wanted
She was in a trance
I said "Ain't nothing wrong with Texas
But you and I are going to France"
The song "France" by Keb' Mo' is a narrative about a man who wakes up to his lover's kiss, and they exchange affectionate gestures as he heads to work. However, the woman expresses her desire to travel to France, but the singer is in a tight financial situation because he is still paying for her engagement ring. In a bid to fulfil his lover's desire, he goes to his boss, Mr. Hayes, to request a raise, but the request is declined because the company is facing some financial constraints. Nonetheless, the man finds a way to make his partner's dream come true by finding cheap tickets to Paris. The song ends on a happy note, with the couple on a two-week holiday, which they spend eating, sleeping, and taking romantic strolls along the Champs Elysees.
Overall, the song is about the sacrifices we make for those we love and the lengths we go to fulfil their wishes despite the challenges we face. It highlights the power of love and the significance of finding joy in the simple things in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the morning
At the beginning of the day
I was in my bed
I was resting in my bed
My baby turned and kissed
My partner turned towards me and kissed
On the top of my head
On the highest part of my head
Made me breakfast
Cooked me a morning meal
Sent me on my way
Sent me off for the day
Kissed me on the lips
Kissed me on my mouth
And said 'Have a nice day'
And said farewell with a wish for a pleasant day
She had me right where she wanted
She had complete control over me
I was in a trance
I was in a state of intense focus or concentration
She said "Ain't nothing wrong with Texas
She remarked that there was nothing undesirable about Texas
But I'd really love to go to France"
But she really wants to visit France
I would do most anything
I am willing to do almost anything
But I'm still making payments
But I am still paying for something
On her wedding ring
On the ring given during our wedding
I went to my employer
I went to the person I work for
Mr. Hayes
The name of my employer
I said "I've been working like a mother
I said that I have been working very hard
How 'bout a doggone raise"
How about a raise, please?
He said "Money is tight
He replied that the company's finances were limited
You know there ain't no chance"
You understand that there is no possibility
I said "Won't you reconsider
I asked if he could rethink his decision
My baby wants to go to France"
My partner wishes to go to France
I see us walking
I envision us strolling
Along the Champs Elysees
On the Champs Elysees avenue in Paris
Exchanging kisses
Exchanging affectionate touches of the lips
In a small French café
In a Parisian restaurant
Wake up momma
Wake up my partner
Don't you fret
Do not be anxious
I found two cheap tickets
I found two inexpensive tickets
On the internet
Via the internet
We leave on a Monday
We depart on a Monday
For two whole weeks
For a duration of two weeks
All we have to do is just
We only need to simply
Eat and sleep
Consume food and rest
I had her right where I wanted
I had complete control over her
She was in a trance
She was in a state of intense focus or concentration
I said "Ain't nothing wrong with Texas
I remarked that there was nothing undesirable about Texas
But you and I are going to France"
But you and I are going to visit France
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Angel Flores
on The Whole Enchilada (Bonus Acoustic)
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga