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.
Shave Yo' Legs
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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Painted eyes or glossy lips
I love you just the way you are
Hope you don't mind my beat-up car
You don't need to change your dress
You don't need to change your shoes
Don't try to hide your natural looks
Forget about the cover let me read the book
Don't get me wrong I like them heels
But the way I feel is the way I feel
You don't need to change your dress
You don't need to change your shoes
Go ahead be wild and free
You don't have to shave yo' legs for me.
Hunnybabe don't starve yourself
You're lookin' good you're lookin' well
And I'm proud to have you by my side
Glad to have you in my life
You don't have to clean my house
You don't have to wash my clothes
Go ahead be wild and free
'Cause you don't have to shave yo' legs for me
You're an angel
You don't have to read them magazines
You already know how to get to me
Just be yourself and I will too
That's all we really have to do
You don't have to be ashamed
You don't have to hide your knees
Go ahead be wild and free
You don't have to shave yo' legs for me.
Now go ahead be wild and free
You don't have to shave yo' legs for me.
In Keb' Mo's song "Shave Yo' Legs", the singer assures his lover that she doesn't need to change herself to please him. He loves her just the way she is, and he wants her to know that she doesn't have to hide behind makeup or fancy clothing. He encourages her to be herself, to be wild and free, and to forget about societal expectations regarding beauty. The singer's affection for his partner shines through in his comforting and reassuring lyrics. His message is one of acceptance and love, and his words remind the listener that true beauty comes from within.
The song's catchy melody and heartfelt lyrics have made it a favorite among Keb' Mo's fans. It has become an anthem for those who value self-expression and authenticity over conforming to societal beauty standards. The song's positive message has also resonated with many women who have felt pressure to change their appearance to please others.
Line by Line Meaning
You don't need no fancy tricks
You don't need to use any fancy makeup tricks to impress me.
Painted eyes or glossy lips
You don't need to apply any makeup or lipstick to look good for me.
I love you just the way you are
I love you for who you are, without any changes or alterations.
Hope you don't mind my beat-up car
I hope you don't judge me or care that the car I drive is old and worn-out.
You don't need to change your dress
You don't have to change your dress to please me.
You don't need to change your shoes
You don't have to wear different shoes to impress me.
Don't try to hide your natural looks
You should embrace your natural looks and not try to hide them from me.
Forget about the cover let me read the book
Don't worry about your appearance, let me get to know you for who you really are.
Don't get me wrong I like them heels
I like it when you wear heels, but that doesn't mean you have to wear them all the time.
But the way I feel is the way I feel
My feelings for you are genuine, regardless of your choice in footwear.
Go ahead be wild and free
You should enjoy your life and express yourself freely.
You don't have to shave yo' legs for me.
You don't have to shave your legs to try and impress me.
Hunnybabe don't starve yourself
You don't need to diet or starve yourself to be attractive to me.
You're lookin' good you're lookin' well
You look great and healthy just the way you are.
And I'm proud to have you by my side
I am proud to have you as my partner and stand by your side.
Glad to have you in my life
I am happy and grateful to have you in my life.
You don't have to clean my house
You don't have to clean my house to impress me.
You don't have to wash my clothes
You don't have to do my laundry to try and win my affection.
'Cause you don't have to shave yo' legs for me
You don't need to go out of your way to shave your legs just to please me.
You don't have to read them magazines
You don't have to read magazines to know how to engage with me and keep me interested.
You already know how to get to me
You already understand how to connect with me on a deeper level and don't need to try too hard.
Just be yourself and I will too
We should both be ourselves and not try to be something we're not in order to make this work.
That's all we really have to do
Being true to ourselves is all we need to make our relationship work.
You don't have to be ashamed
You shouldn't be ashamed of who you are, no matter what you look like.
You don't have to hide your knees
You don't have to hide any part of your body to make me happy.
Now go ahead be wild and free
You should feel free to express yourself and live your life to the fullest.
You don't have to shave yo' legs for me.
You don't have to shave your legs just to please me.
Contributed by Jordan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
TheJennysue123
"You don't have to hide your needs" This song is amazing, and Keb Mo is one of my favorite performers. Four generations of his fans in my family!
Shelia Pea
Simply profound. His music is good for the soul. :)
Robert Kubarych
Thank the Lord for Keb Mo! The Perennial Philosophy has never been stated so simply and so beautifully!!
Carm Bg
Wish there were a LOT more men in the world like you! :-)
in1era
Just saw Keb Mo give a concert on the beach here in the Florida Keys.He's as beautiful as he sounds.
Steve Peters
yes he is. beautiful song of love for partner.
Deby Nash
Everyone needs a Keb Mo in their life...!
Erzsébet Zsuzsanna Bükkös
U lucky girl!
Erzsébet Zsuzsanna Bükkös
Exactly!
Mike Alcott
Everyone could use a little Mo Keb in their lives! :)