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.
The Action
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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I was so excited just to get
To know you, to know you
I was just a little bit shy
God willing I was ready to try
To show you, to try to show you
I only wanted to only to prove my love
In every word that I spoke
But the action speaks louder
The action speaks louder than the words
The action, louder than the words
I loved you just the way you were
Somehow I had to find the nerve to tell you
Ohh, baby just to tell you
So I did what a man must do
I walked right over to you
And I was asking, baby, let's go dancing
I felt a little guilty but I had committed no crime
I wanted to love you, love you
And love you for a long, long time
But the action speaks louder
You know the action speaks louder than the words
The action, so much louder
You know the action speaks louder than the words
Ohh, I can't wait until I'm holding you
And there's no doubt in your mind
You're the one and only one for me
Only one for me, yeah
I'm gonna prove my love, no matter how long that it takes
'cause the feelings that I have for you girl, they're no mistake
But the action speaks louder
The action speaks louder than the words
The action, so much louder, yes
The action speaks louder than the words
The action, louder than the words
The action, louder than the words
The action, louder than the words
Ohh, the action, louder than the words
Louder than the words
The song "The Action" by Keb' Mo' is a beautiful love song that talks about the importance of taking action over words. The song starts with the artist reminiscing about the first time he met his lover, describing how nervous he was to meet her but how eager he was to get to know her. He admits to feeling a little shy but was ready to take a chance and show her his love. He then goes on to talk about how he loved her for who she was, and he had to find the courage to tell her how he felt.
The chorus of the song highlights the essence of the lyrics, emphasizing that actions speak louder than words. The artist acknowledges that he wanted to prove his love to his partner in every word that he spoke, but he found out that true love is better expressed through actions rather than mere words. He wanted to show his partner his devotion, and so he took action by asking her to go dancing, committing to being faithful and loving her for a long time.
In conclusion, "The Action" is a testament to the power of taking action in relationships. It encourages people to move beyond words and to show true love and devotion to their partners.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when we first met
I recall the moment we first encountered each other
I was so excited just to get
I was extremely thrilled to know you
To know you, to know you
I was eager to learn more about you
I was just a little bit shy
I was slightly hesitant and introverted
God willing I was ready to try
I was prepared to take a chance if it was meant to be
To show you, to try to show you
I wanted to demonstrate my feelings for you
Feelin' a little funny but it was really no joke
I felt a bit odd, but it wasn't amusing
I only wanted to only to prove my love
My sole intention was to demonstrate the depth of my affection
In every word that I spoke
I wanted my actions to match my words
But the action speaks louder
Behavior has a more significant impact than speech
The action speaks louder than the words
Actions are more impactful than just words
The action, louder than the words
Deeds are more powerful than rhetoric
I loved you just the way you were
I adored you for who you truly were
Somehow I had to find the nerve to tell you
I needed to gather the courage to express myself to you
Ohh, baby just to tell you
I wanted to inform you, my beloved
So I did what a man must do
I did what was necessary as a man
I walked right over to you
I confidently approached you
And I was asking, baby, let's go dancing
I asked you to join me in dancing
I felt a little guilty but I had committed no crime
I was slightly remorseful, but I did no wrong
I wanted to love you, love you
I desired to love you deeply
And love you for a long, long time
I wanted to love you for a prolonged time
You know the action speaks louder than the words
You're aware that deeds have more influence than just speech
The action, so much louder
Behaving is significantly more impactful
Ohh, I can't wait until I'm holding you
I'm looking forward to holding you
And there's no doubt in your mind
You're completely sure of my feelings for you
You're the one and only one for me
You're the only one for me
I'm gonna prove my love, no matter how long that it takes
I'll demonstrate my love regardless of how much time passes
'cause the feelings that I have for you girl, they're no mistake
My emotions for you are genuine and not an error
The action, louder than the words
Deeds are more powerful than just words
Ohh, the action, louder than the words
Deeds have more impact than just words
Louder than the words
Actions speak louder than words
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Written by: KEVIN (KEB' MO') MOORE
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Angel Flores
on The Whole Enchilada (Bonus Acoustic)
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga