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.
Hand It Over
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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Won't go away
And you're worried
Both night and day
Hand it over
Get on your knees and pray
If you're sick
Got no money
Got nowhere to go
Hand it over
Get on your knees and pray
Hand it over
Hand it over
Give it up, give it over
Hand it over
Get on your knees and pray
Ain't no mountain
You cant climb
Ain't no answer
You can't find
All you need is a hand to hold
I'll heal your body
And feed your soul
If the road is dark
And you can't find your way
Just let the spirit light the way
Hand it over
Get on your knees and pray
Hand it over
Hand it over
Give it up, give it over
Hand it over
Get on your knees and pray
Ain't no mountain
You cant climb
Ain't no answer
You can't find
All you need is a hand to hold
I'll heal your body
And feed your soul
Hand it over
Hand it over
Give it up, give it over
Hand it over
Get on your knees and pray
Keb' Mo's song "Hand It Over" is a soulful and uplifting piece that encourages listeners who are struggling with problems to surrender and turn to prayer. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Hand it over, give it up, give it over" as a reminder to let go of anxieties and trust in a higher power.
The lyrics specifically mention several difficult situations, such as feeling sick, low on funds, or lost on a dark road. Yet, Keb' Mo' suggests that there is always hope - that "ain't no mountain you can't climb" and "all you need is a hand to hold" to overcome life's challenges. This hand to hold may refer to a literal hand to reach out to for support or the metaphorical hand of a deity.
The repeated call to "get on your knees and pray" highlights the importance of humility before something greater, and the last verse reminds listeners that even in the darkest moments, the spirit can provide guidance and illumination. "Hand It Over" is ultimately a hopeful and empowering song that encourages listeners to seek out a higher power and trust in it.
Line by Line Meaning
If your problems
If you are dealing with issues
Won't go away
That seem to never disappear
And you're worried
And are anxious
Both night and day
Continuously
Hand it over
Give it up to a higher force
Get on your knees and pray
Pray with respect and supplication
If you're sick
If you are unwell
Feeling low
If you feel discouraged
Got no money
If you're financially down
Got nowhere to go
If you feel lost or helpless
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Give it up, give it over
Let go of your worries entirely
Ain't no mountain
No obstacle too high
You cant climb
That can't be overcome
Ain't no answer
No question or problem
You can't find
That can't be resolved
All you need is a hand to hold
All you need is a support system
I'll heal your body
You will feel better physically
And feed your soul
Your spirit will be nourished
If the road is dark
If you're unsure where to go
And you can't find your way
If you feel lost
Just let the spirit light the way
Rely on your inner guidance
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Get on your knees and pray
Pray with respect and supplication
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Give it up, give it over
Let go of your worries entirely
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Get on your knees and pray
Pray with respect and supplication
Ain't no mountain
No obstacle too high
You cant climb
That can't be overcome
Ain't no answer
No question or problem
You can't find
That can't be resolved
All you need is a hand to hold
All you need is a support system
I'll heal your body
You will feel better physically
And feed your soul
Your spirit will be nourished
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Give it up, give it over
Let go of your worries entirely
Hand it over
Surrender your troubles
Get on your knees and pray
Pray with respect and supplication
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: KEVIN (KEB' MO') MOORE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Angel Flores
on The Whole Enchilada (Bonus Acoustic)
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga