1. The Norwegian ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are several artists and bands called Moe.
1. The Norwegian band MoE is known for mixing their minimalistic compositions with alternative and experimental approaches that fails to fit in the rock genre. With countless collaborations with artist such as Keiji Haino, Pain Jerk, Lasse Marhaug, Okkyung Lee and many others, exceeding the borders of rock and noise, MoE seeks the absolute presence in the execution of the music. Loud and violently, they molest their instruments and brings the listener closer to a healthy insanity. MoE's palette is still composed of a multitude of expressions which catalyses into a highly charged and viscid sound. Executed with a profound presence, spontaneous energy and dedication. Many influences have been pointed out, and descriptions are sometimes close to contradictory; "MoE is like Jesus Lizard/Scratch Acid meets Napalm Death dressed up like very early Swans", meaning MoE don't care about genres.
2. Moe (aka Mohammed Alazzawie, born November 29, 1984) is a Swedish pop singer. He released his so far only album "My World" in 2002. Three singles were released from the album: "Backstabber", "Side by Side" and "Stop".
3. Moe is also rapper from Slovakia.
4. Moe is a UK House outfit released on Fat! Records.
5. The jam band, moe. (punctuated as such) is occasionally represented without the trailing period. If you are listening to this artist, please fix your tags to moe..
The Ballad Of Curtis Loew
Moe Lyrics
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Searching for soda bottles to get myself some dough
Brought 'em down to the corner, down to the country store
Cash 'em in and give my money to a man named curtis loew
Old curt was a black man with white curly hair
When he had a fifth of wine he did not have a care
He used to own an old dobro, used to play it across his knee
[Chorus]
Play me a song curtis loew, curtis loew
I got your drinking money, tune up your dobro
People said he was useless, them people are the fools
'Cause curtis loew was the finest picker to ever play the blues
He looked to be sixty, and maybe I was ten
Mama used to whip me but I'd go see him again
I'd clap my hands, stomp my feets, try to stay in time
He'd play me a song or two
Then take another drink of wine.
[Chorus]
Yes sir
On the day old curtis died, nobody came to pray
Ol' preacher said some words, and they chunked him in the clay
But he lived a lifetime playin' the black man's blues
And on the day he lost his life, that's all he had to lose
Play me a song curtis loew, hey curtis loew
I wish that you was here so everyone would know
People said he was useless, them people all are fools
'Cause curtis you're the finest picker to ever play the blues
The Ballad of Curtis Loew, sung by Moe, is a poignant and resonant work of country-rock music that pays tribute to the legacy of a black man named Curtis Loew. Throughout the song, the singer reminisces about the time he spent with Curtis, whom he met when he was very young. The song captures the essence of a bygone era, spotlighting the struggles of poor Southern life, the tedium and hardship of daily labor, and the beauty of music that manages to transcend everything else.
The lyrics themselves are spare and evocative. The opening lines describe the singer's early-morning rummages for soda bottles, which he collects and brings to the store to cash in. Here, he encounters Curtis Loew, a "black man with white curly hair" who is kind enough to play the dobro for him, despite him being a poor child who has nothing to offer but admiration. The true power of the song lies in the chorus, in which the singer requests that Curtis play him a song, and he obliges. Through these verses, the song highlights the potency and universality of music, which brings people of all races, ages, and backgrounds together.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I used to wake the morning before the rooster crowed
I used to wake up early to collect soda bottles and make some money
Searching for soda bottles to get myself some dough
I was collecting soda bottles to earn some cash
Brought 'em down to the corner, down to the country store
I would take the bottles to the store on the corner to exchange them for money
Cash 'em in and give my money to a man named curtis loew
I would give the money I earned to Curtis Loew
Old curt was a black man with white curly hair
Curtis Loew was an elderly black man with curly white hair
When he had a fifth of wine he did not have a care
Curtis Loew would drink wine and not worry about anything else
He used to own an old dobro, used to play it across his knee
Curtis Loew used to own an old dobro guitar and played it by resting it on his knee
I'd give old curt my money, he'd play all day for me
I would give my money to Curtis Loew and he would play songs on his dobro for me all day
Play me a song curtis loew, curtis loew
I asked Curtis Loew to play me a song on his dobro guitar
I got your drinking money, tune up your dobro
I gave Curtis Loew money to buy wine and asked him to tune his dobro and play for me
People said he was useless, them people are the fools
Some people thought Curtis Loew was worthless but they were foolish to think so
'Cause curtis loew was the finest picker to ever play the blues
Curtis Loew was, in fact, the best blues musician and guitar picker ever
He looked to be sixty, and maybe I was ten
Curtis Loew appeared to be 60 years old and I was only 10 years old
Mama used to whip me but I'd go see him again
My mother used to punish me, but I would still go to see Curtis Loew
I'd clap my hands, stomp my feets, try to stay in time
I would clap and stomp my feet to try to keep up with the rhythm of Curtis Loew's music
He'd play me a song or two
Then take another drink of wine.
After playing one or two songs, Curtis Loew would drink more wine
On the day old curtis died, nobody came to pray
When Curtis Loew died, no one came to pay their respects or offer prayers
Ol' preacher said some words, and they chunked him in the clay
The preacher said a few words and they buried Curtis Loew in the ground
But he lived a lifetime playin' the black man's blues
Although he was not remembered at his death, Curtis Loew had dedicated his life to playing the blues
And on the day he lost his life, that's all he had to lose
At the time of his death, playing the blues was the only thing Curtis Loew had left
I wish that you was here so everyone would know
I wish Curtis Loew was alive so everyone could appreciate his talent
Curtis you're the finest picker to ever play the blues
I truly believe that Curtis Loew was the greatest blues musician and guitar picker of all time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLEN COLLINS, RONNIE VAN ZANT
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