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 Whole Enchilada
Keb' Mo' Lyrics
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For a woman that'll love you
Tell the truth and treat you right
And you've been lonely
Cryin' yourself to sleep
Now you've got a girl
Who can rock your world
Put a smile on your face
This is the beginning
Are you ready to learn
To love somebody for a lifetime
Wake up it's your turn
So tell me, now thatcha' got her
The whole enchilada
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any better
Than the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you ready
To get involved
Where your participation is needed
To get things resolved
We all get used to
Livin' by ourselves
But now you're dealin' with a situation
That involves someone else
Well it's about to get different
You're gonna need a new device
'Cause she's gonna open up your mind
And open up your life
So tell me now thatcha' got her
The whole enchilada
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any better
Than the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
This is the beginning
Are you ready to learn
To love somebody for a lifetime
Wake up it's your turn (it's all you baby)
So tell me now thatcha' got her
The whole enchilada
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any better
Than the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
In "The Whole Enchilada," Keb' Mo' speaks to a man who has been lonely and longing for someone to love him and treat him right. The man finally finds a woman who can rock his world, put a smile on his face, and provide him with the love he has been craving. However, Keb' Mo' warns him that with this newfound love comes responsibility and commitment.
He asks the man if he is ready to learn how to love somebody for a lifetime and if he will be any better than the man he had to be to get her. This indicates that the man may have had to put on a false persona or be less than honest to win her over, and now that he has her, he needs to be true to himself and responsible in his actions.
Keb' Mo' tells him that he will need to open up his mind and life because now he is dealing with a person who requires attention and care. The man will need to put in effort and participate in the relationship to resolve issues that arise. The song ends with Keb' Mo' asking the man once again, "whatcha' gonna do?" to make sure he understands the weight of his newfound love.
Overall, "The Whole Enchilada" is a cautionary tale for those who think they want love but do not understand how much effort and care a relationship requires.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been wishin', all of your life
You have always wanted something
For a woman that'll love you
Someone who will love you
Tell the truth and treat you right
They will treat you with honesty and respect
And you've been lonely
You have been alone
Cryin' yourself to sleep
You have been sad and crying when you go to bed
Now you've got a girl
You have found someone to be with
Who can rock your world
They can make you feel good
Put a smile on your face
They make you happy
And love you're gonna keep now
You will have their love forever
This is the beginning
This is just the start
Are you ready to learn
Are you ready to grow
To love somebody for a lifetime
To love someone forever
Wake up it's your turn
It's time for you to act
So tell me, now thatcha' got her
Now that you have someone in your life
The whole enchilada
Everything you ever wanted
Whatcha' gonna do
What are you going to do
Are you gonna be
Will you act as
Any better
In a more positive way
Than the man you had to be to get her
Will you be better than you were before you met her
Now thatcha' got her
Now that you have someone in your life
Whatcha' gonna do
What are you going to do
Are you ready
Are you prepared
To get involved
To become invested
Where your participation is needed
Where you need to participate
To get things resolved
To solve any issues
We all get used to
We become accustomed to
Livin' by ourselves
Living alone
But now you're dealin' with a situation
Now you are dealing with a new circumstance
That involves someone else
That includes another person
Well it's about to get different
Things are going to change
You're gonna need a new device
You will need a new approach
'Cause she's gonna open up your mind
Because she will expand your thinking
And open up your life
And make your life better
This is the beginning
This is only the start
Are you ready to learn
Are you willing to grow
To love somebody for a lifetime
To love someone forever
Wake up it's your turn (it's all you baby)
It's time for you to take action (it's up to you)
Whatcha' gonna do
What are you going to do
Are you gonna be
Will you act as
Any better
In a more positive way
Than the man you had to be to get her
Will you be better than you were before you met her
Now thatcha' got her
Now that you have someone in your life
Whatcha' gonna do
What are you going to do
Whatcha' gonna do
What are you going to do
Lyrics Β© CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KEVIN (KEB' MO') MOORE, JOHN LEWIS PARKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Angel Flores
You gon die if u put yo hands on me nigga
@ThuNguyen-bw7my
You've been wishin', all of your life
For a woman that'll love you
Tell the truth and treat you right
And you've been lonely
Cryin' yourself to sleep
Now you've got a girl
Who can rock your world
Put a smile on your face
And love you're gonna keep now
This is the beginning
Are you ready to learn
To love somebody for a lifetime
Wake up it's your turn
So tell me, now thatcha' got her
The whole enchiladaNow thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any betterThan the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you ready
To get involved
Where your participation is needed
To get things resolved
We all get used to
Livin' by ourselves
But now you're dealin' with a situation
That involves someone else
Well it's about to get different
You're gonna need a new device
'Cause she's gonna open up your mind
And open up your life
So tell me now thatcha' got her
The whole enchilada
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any better
Than the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
This is the beginning
Are you ready to learn
To love somebody for a lifetime
Wake up it's your turn (it's all you baby)
So tell me now thatcha' got her
The whole enchilada
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any better
Than the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
@KellyVisionPictures
Love this tune!Β As a drummer, the first thing that caught me was the groove.Β That bass line is awesome.Β And the words ... icing on the cake.
@novitamonitor
In the pocket baby ;-) Lovely playing.
@Lovethatsoulmusic
Thank you Keb -- another great song! I love your easy going vibe.
@vickytaylor9604
Great musicians ! Love Keb Mo.
@fatblackkid1234
I can't help but smile at how much fun they are having.
@katharine46
The band was at the Nepture tonight (Seattle).... tight, in a groove, loose & relaxed, harmonies to die for, a great performance!!! Many thanks, Guys, for sharing the love~ Suzanne
@ThuNguyen-bw7my
You've been wishin', all of your life
For a woman that'll love you
Tell the truth and treat you right
And you've been lonely
Cryin' yourself to sleep
Now you've got a girl
Who can rock your world
Put a smile on your face
And love you're gonna keep now
This is the beginning
Are you ready to learn
To love somebody for a lifetime
Wake up it's your turn
So tell me, now thatcha' got her
The whole enchiladaNow thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any betterThan the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you ready
To get involved
Where your participation is needed
To get things resolved
We all get used to
Livin' by ourselves
But now you're dealin' with a situation
That involves someone else
Well it's about to get different
You're gonna need a new device
'Cause she's gonna open up your mind
And open up your life
So tell me now thatcha' got her
The whole enchilada
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any better
Than the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
This is the beginning
Are you ready to learn
To love somebody for a lifetime
Wake up it's your turn (it's all you baby)
So tell me now thatcha' got her
The whole enchilada
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Are you gonna be
Any better
Than the man you had to be to get her
Now thatcha' got her
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
Whatcha' gonna do
@735vinnie
This has to go out to all those who need to come to their senses and appreciate what you have, hold on tight. :-)
@AlexMironoff
thank you, manπ€