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.
Loola Loo
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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Feeling kinda blue
I ain't heard from my baby
Did she find somebody new?
So I called up her number
And her number had changed
So I climbed up to the mountain
I said, hey, hey, hey, hey
My, my, Loola Loo
Loola Loo, don't leave me
I will do anything for you
Loola Loo, you make me feel so fine
Loola Loo, I need you
Don't take your love away
Loola Loo, oh woman, don't make me cry
Don't make me cry
I stood out on the corner
I walked up and down the street
Looking for my Loola
With that smile so nice and sweet
I'm not gonna hide it
My love just keeps on growing
'Cos she looks so good to me
Whether she's coming or she's going
I said, hey, hey, hey, hey
My, my, Loola Loo
Loola Loo, don't leave me
I will do anything for you
Loola Loo, you make me feel so fine
Loola Loo, I need you
Don't take your love away
Loola Loo, oh woman, don't make me cry
Don't make me cry
Well, maybe she just needs some time alone
Or maybe my little Loola's heart
Has suddenly turned to stone
I can't give up on Loola
I've got to take a stand
So I wrote this little letter
And I gave to the postman
It said 'Baby, please call me
Please drop me a line
C'mon throw an old dog a bone
I need to know if you're still mine'
I said, hey, hey, hey, hey
My, my, Loola Loo
Loola Loo, don't leave me
I will do anything for you
Loola Loo, you make me feel so fine
Loola Loo, I need you
Don't take your love away
Loola Loo, oh woman, don't make me cry
Don't make me cry
My, my, Loola Loo, Loola Loo
My, my, Loola Loo
In Keb' Mo''s song "Loola Loo", the singer is sitting by his window, feeling sad and wondering if his lover, Loola, has found someone else. He tries to call her, but her number has changed, so he goes to a mountain and screams out her name. The singer reminisces about how Loola makes him feel and how much he needs her. He walks up and down the street, hoping to find her and looks for her everywhere, because he can't give up on her. In the end, he sends her a letter begging for her to call him because he needs to know if they are still together.
The song portrays the emotions of love, longing, and desperation. It reflects how we feel when we are deeply in love and worried that love might not be reciprocated in the same way. The singer is desperate and ready to do anything for Loola, even though she might have moved on. The song shows us how much love can affect our lives, mentally, and emotionally.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm looking out my window
The singer is reminiscing about their past relationship and feeling down.
Feeling kinda blue
The singer is feeling sad and low.
I ain't heard from my baby
The singer has not received any communication from their ex-partner or significant other.
Did she find somebody new?
The artist is questioning if their ex-partner has moved on to another relationship.
So I called up her number
The artist tried to contact their ex-partner through her phone number.
And her number had changed
The ex-partner has changed her phone number.
So I climbed up to the mountain
The singer is desperate to find his ex-partner and takes extreme measures to make contact.
And I screamed out her name
The artist yells his ex-partner's name hoping she will hear him.
I stood out on the corner
The artist is searching for his ex-partner by walking around the streets.
I walked up and down the street
The artist continues to search for their ex-partner on the streets.
Looking for my Loola
The singer is searching for their ex-partner.
With that smile so nice and sweet
The artist misses their ex-partner's lovely smile.
I'm not gonna hide it
The singer is transparent; He is unashamed of how he feels.
My love just keeps on growing
The singer's love for his ex-partner keeps increasing, and he cannot contain himself.
'Cos she looks so good to me
The singer is fond of his ex-partner's appearance.
Whether she's coming or she's going
The artist is still attracted to his ex-partner, whether she's around him or not.
Well, maybe she just needs some time alone
The artist is trying to rationalize why his ex-partner has not been in contact with him.
Or maybe my little Loola's heart
The singer thinks his ex-partner's heart has hardened, and she may not have feelings for him anymore.
Has suddenly turned to stone
The singer thinks his ex-partner's heart has hardened and is unwilling to listen to him.
I can't give up on Loola
The artist is not willing to give up on his ex-partner, no matter what.
I've got to take a stand
The artist is determined to fight for his relationship and not give up on it.
So I wrote this little letter
The artist tries to communicate with his ex-partner through writing a letter.
And I gave to the postman
The singer hands the letter to the postman to post it.
My, my, Loola Loo, Loola Loo
The singer repeats his ex-partner's name in a state of desperation.
Loola Loo, don't leave me
The singer pleads with his ex-partner not to leave him.
I will do anything for you
The singer is willing to do whatever it takes to save their relationship.
Loola Loo, you make me feel so fine
The singer expresses how happy his ex-partner makes him feel.
Loola Loo, I need you
The artist admits how much he needs and wants his ex-partner back in his life.
Don't take your love away
The artist pleads with his ex-partner not to end the relationship.
Loola Loo, oh woman, don't make me cry
The singer begs his ex-partner not to hurt him by breaking up with him.
Don't make me cry
The singer cannot bear the thought of being without his ex-partner, and he would be sad if the relationship ended.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Bobby Mc Ferrin Jr., Kevin R. 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