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.
I'm On Your Side
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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I'm on your side
Get with me baby
I'm on your side
Well there's a change
In the weather
But I'm a stubborn man
I won't change my mind
Get with me baby
I'm on your side
Talk to me baby
I'm on your side
Talk with me baby
I'm on your side
I don't wanna argue
Sure don't wanna fight
Just tell me what's wrong
And let me make it alright
Get with me baby
I'm on your side
I'll be your sugar daddy
Just call on me
I'll be your vigilante
If that's what you need baby
What I need to be girl
Get with me baby
I'm on your side
Get with me baby
I'm on your side
Now I don't wanna own you
Like a private property
Come on baby
Just be nice to me
Get with me baby
I'm on your side
Get with me baby
I'm on your side
In the first verse of Keb’ Mo’s “I’m on Your Side” the lyrics are simple yet conveying a powerful message. Keb’ Mo’ is offering his support to someone who is going through something tough. He repeats the line “Get with me baby, I’m on your side” twice in the beginning of the song letting the listener know that he wants to be there for them whenever they need him.
In the second verse, Keb’ Mo’ acknowledges that there are changes that come about with the passage of time but he remains firm in his beliefs despite that. He assures the listener that he is not looking for confrontation but rather seeking clear communication. He asks the listener to talk to him and confide in him so that he can set things right.
In the chorus, Keb’ Mo’ reaffirms his commitment to be there for the listener as a protector and a comforter. He acknowledges that the listener may be going through a tough time, and he’s offering to be there for them with emotional and possible financial support. He’s saying that he wants to be a person the listener can count on with the lines “I’ll be your sugar daddy” and “I’ll be your vigilante if that’s what you need baby.” However, Keb’ Mo’ makes it clear in the last verse that he wants to respect the listener’s independence when he says he doesn’t want to “own” them or treat them like a possession.
Line by Line Meaning
Get with me baby
Please come closer to me
I'm on your side
I want to support you
Well there's a change
The situation has changed
In the weather
The conditions around us have changed
Change of time
Things are different now
But I'm a stubborn man
I am set in my ways
I won't change my mind
I will not change my opinion
Talk to me baby
Please communicate with me
Talk with me baby
Please have a conversation with me
I don't wanna argue
I don't want to fight
Sure don't wanna fight
I am very opposed to fighting
Just tell me what's wrong
Please inform me of any issues
And let me make it alright
I will make things better
I'll be your sugar daddy
I will provide financial assistance
Just call on me
I am available to help
I'll be your vigilante
I will protect and defend you
If that's what you need baby
If that is what you require
What I need to be girl
I will be whatever role you need me to be
Now I don't wanna own you
I do not want to possess you
Like a private property
Like a material possession
Come on baby
Please come closer to me
Just be nice to me
Please be kind to me
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