Keb' Mo' City Boy

[travlgent1]

I saw Keb Mo in concert opening for Robert Cray...Keb stole the show. I love this song most of all. Plenty of Keb on itunes.

[DavidPaulsen1000]

Keb, this song makes me cry each time I listen to it, it is one of the most touching and beatuful songs I've ever heard, thanks!!!

[MidnightRider97132]

I was homeless in Oregon at the bottom of a concrete street, trying to figure out how to get my butt back to Kansas. Where the Buffalo Roam. I was working on a song that was almost word for word to this one. But I DID NOT write this one. But it makes me feel like I'm not so alone in this. Thank you Keb, you saved me from being so angry at this world, and you never know, maybe you were Gods' tool to give me some motivation. So, Thanks.

[Bigbadred23]

this song is so how I feel in this stage of My life

[Vape4life]

Is this song from a DVD that you can buy?

[notatoosyet]

We al hear music and wish we could just be a part of it in a spirit and float where the good feeling takes us. This one is mine I would ride this musical wave to the deepest paradise in the woods and stay there by the stream in the tall grasses that surround the life I love. It is absolutly beautiful to "be"... Keb' Mo' touched my life.

[icywytesoljas]

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[splaticon5]

This actually reminds me of early Tom Waits. Maybe it's the piano or the chord progression?

[ronbarbados]

such a soothing song. Love his music is great to see live as well.

[triplexxxsatyr]

The hardest words were, "I can't breathe."

Been there so many times.

[polarbear2105]

without a doubt...the most gorgeous song I've ever heard. I wept the first time I heard it. He took the feelings right out of my heart and put them in a song...incredible.

[gabylane1]

i am listening, and it touches me... actually, makes me cry every time...

[megiese22]

I was driving in the northwoods of Minnesota when I first heard this song on public radio. I literally pulled of to the side of the road to listen to the rest of the song it moved me so much. Thanks for sharing this live version.

[shinnpick]

Keb Mo knows! Yeah!

[kayakedc5]

Keb Mo is one of the most gifted musician of our times. it is a shame this genre is not appreciated by more. I have been a fan for about a dozen years now, so thankful to be flipping through channels in 1998 and finding his concert on PBS. some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard.

[chubbsaRoo]

your heart just.. sometimes needs to hear this.. with all of his emotion and feeling...it makes you feel okay, when you dont know where you are to be at times

[MrDrumsPhilAmbros]

MY DEAR FRIEND I WOULD LOVE YOU TO SINGS MY SONGS OVER 600 OF THEM AND ALSO PLAY DRUMS WITH YOUR SHOW BECAUSE I JUST WHAT YOU NEED TO FULL FILL YOUR MUSIC SEE ME ON YOUTUBE SINATRA AND PHIL AMBROS DON,T LET THIS PASS BROTHER THIS JUST COULD DO IT FOR YOU MR DRUMS PHIL AMBROS

[scatbacker]

Kebmo, your an amazing soul

[schatzipupsiwupsi]

are you a bit slow on the uptake ?!

the song is wonderfull

<3

[schatzipupsiwupsi]

are you a bit slow on the uptake ?!

the song is wonderfull

<3

[sapperrdeflap]

jerked my tears allright...

[Slimdawgpup1]

Freaking awesome....... hands down -

[Yrksman]

This is a real classic and ought to be much more widely known. Fantastic sing, fantastic performer. I'm stuck in Manchester UK, too amy people too many cars...thanks for posting it.

[kobi12able]

I am a singer.. I love Keb Mo.. I sang this song at my Grandfathers funeral.. It is is he's reunion today.. Miss ya Pop.. What a beautiful song...

[gabylane1]

boy, you just made me cry

[0541movements]

i'm just a city boy...looking for a home...

[tiffmaster1231]

so i have listened:) and the sound of my tiping sux when i write whille listen to that song...WOW!

[PaulKal77]

City Boy looking for a home - I think this song was written for me!

[MaggotBrain123]

Damn... I have this song in my head all the time at the moment :-)

[cjwilly1]

...Awesome stuff...!

[captfcharp]

went to the House of Blues N.O. it was nothing short of great... don't miss him...

[hoboduce88]

@captfcharp I was there man, he rocked it - totally left the set list. Do you remember the name of his pianist who played one of his own songs at one point? As for this song - beautiful.

[captfcharp]

will see him next week House of Blues ,New Orleans on the 27th. have been waiting a long time..

[BarcardiBris]

Right here right now i promise myself not to miss this man, next time he comes to australia... to dissappointed i missed him last visit..

[BarcardiBris]

oh YES iceaxe56. I totally agree Keb Mo n Taj mahal.. wow wee.. how good would that be... Keb this is awsome stuff.... I LOVE it...

[222charming]

Oh my my, Keb you are the most excellent singer and entertainer I ever seen, you are mine and many of us idol ! Love you Keb

[mikekerasi]

Top Top Quality...!!!

Speechless!!!

[bubusss234674]

LEE OSKAR HARMONICA ;) Good man!!!

[BlackBullGER]

touches my soul

[SoulForLife47]

"This song sets me free" I couldn't have said it any better. This is freedom. Thank you Keb Mo

[god342]

again: yes.

[iceaxe56]

love to see keb mo and taj mahal in concert together

[lindyswirl]

This song sets me free.

[kengulley]

yes

[Magicbrianwood]

this guy is very cool. Great music, image, grace quite the package really.

[ejfan1]

what a freaking great song

[pratt2181]

I LOVE Keb Mo!!! Amazing

[kokoro86]

If you get the chance, see him perform live.

He's good with the crowd, and he sounds exactly the same as in the studio.

[PuffFather]

Just a lovely song. Keb is amazing.

[Bigbadred23]

Im crying like a pussy

[preciousjewels1962]

all Keb Mo's stuff is excellent.. go listen to Folsom Prison.. he cant do a bad song...

such talent..amazing...if he does not move you.. u have no soul inside.

[chewieru]

If this song doesn't touch you, you're definitely a black metal fan.

[Airsoftinsight]

im definiteley a black metal fan, and it touch me soooo .. :)

[ravenleonore]

Thank You! Fabulous. Love Keb'Mo.

[plattform5163]

Thanks for sharing this beautiful song!

[napman99]

Well, I've been his fan for a few years now and I'm sure I will be forever. This particular song hit me hard when I first heard it from his DVD besided Just like you.

He's a real deal to me and good for him that people getting to know him. . And I'm sure glad I've found you Keb.

[Parimaster]

what album is this song on? anyone know? Thanks

[triplexxxsatyr]

Released waaaay back in 1994 on his self-titled CD "Keb Mo" from Epic Records.

[Parimaster]

Thanks so much. My husband and I first heard him when we were in DC on vacation. Some store we were in was playing one of his cd's. We bought one of them, but apparently not this one. I heard this song on NPR this past weekend and fell in love with it. I didn't realize he had such an extensive discography. Do you have a recommendation as to a good one for a gift for my husband this Christmas? My husband has very eclectic tastes in music and I'd like to surprise him. Thanks!

[triplexxxsatyr]

Ted Hawkins. "The Next Hundred Years" from DGC, product code DGCD-24627. Released in 1994.

Ry Cooder with Ali Farka Toure. "Talking Timbuktu" from Rykodisc, product code HNCD 1381. Released in 1994.

Glad you're a fan.

[warriorskull12]

wat's "keb mo" means?

[CMA212]

keb mo is his performing name, short for Kevin Moore

[CMA212]

keb mo is his performing name, short for Kevin Moore

[louiseduvee]

First listen here...I live in Memphis, and I used to live in LA. I love the line: 'Take me to Memphis, Mercury or Mars'. Man, you know you can play: kudos due to the whole band, you all blend it together so well.

[reliablebow]

great, moving, lovely-that is keb' mo'

[Ottawarocket]

What an awesome talent this man is

Rocket

[homegrown30]

George, im riding your coat tails here enjoying your favorites! you sure have great taste!! see you on the next favorite and thanks for the path!  Homegrown.

[curiousgeorge555]

How can you not like and respect this man? This is a beautiful song. I'm sure most of us can relate to it, at least at some point in our lives. Those who haven't probably will. ~cg5

[sergaan]

Keb Mo is one of the best. Live legend.

[VermontFan1]

Well, after I stop crying.... Keb' Mo' is an American treasure. Nobody does it from the heart like him.  Absolutely gorgeous.

[blueslover102]

I just found him today and he's already one of my favorites. I can't believe it took me so long to discover him.... absolutely beautiful song...I hope I get to meet him someday

[tanner2671]

My friend introduced me to Keb'Mo and it has been at least seven years since I saw my friend and just two weeks ago we found each other again and I have Keb'Mo in my car and will not listen to anything else until I am able to see my friend again. I love em both...Keb and Steve...I'm on my way sweetie see you soon!

[ricardobluesraiz]

Talento que cativa os seus ouvites.Essa é a realidade a respeito de Keb Mo.

[swgebw]

I have just been introduced to his music and i feel same as kskaro668, what planet have i been living on....this guy is the real deal, a real muso 4 sure... i'm hooked:)

[kskaro668]

beautiful voice, sad to say, I wasn't familiar with Keb Mo. Listening to Hicks led me to Keb and I am sure glad it did. Don't know how I missed him. Just a great song.

[Ganther96]

I saw him in Dublin 1996. Great artist, great song.

[BreeezyB]

When Keb Mo came to our city this year, I was so upset he didn't sing this song. I did love the show, but this is my absolute favourite song.

[resoblues]

Keb Mo is the greatest. Like many of you here the song fits me also. 45 years in SD/LA and I cant do it anymore.  Found the desert. Hope you all can do the same before its too late. Regards, Resoblues

[icnoblue]

this is the type of song that can be turned way up and take you to a whole different state of calm. i think this song is very well done. thanks keb. keep it real.

[phnxbyrd]

I neglected to mention I too was born and raised in Chicago 43rd and Halsted to be exact. I moved to Arizona in 1979 but now it's a big city and I'm looking to get out again. I need to get to the country before I lose my mind.

[cjpmpd]

My late hsb was born & raised in Chicago. The day after graduation, he couldn't wait to get out of the City. He came to Southern Illinois where we eventually met & married. He was an outdoorsman who LOVED buffalo. He had difficulty sleeping at night & had very bad astigmatism & would rather be in the woods than any place else (other than with me or his family). When he died, I played this song at his funeral. No other song fit him to a tee more than this one. Thank you so much, Keb......

[bravedeer]

Thank you for sharing such a beautiful story and sorry for your loss!

[cjpmpd]

Thank you - it was 6 yrs this year. What a special man & song. I had so many people come up to me after the funeral asking me where they could get that song because everyone knew it was just written about him.....

[giovanni424]

sorry for your loss, yur husband sounds alot like me when it comes to loving the woods, this is a great song which all free spirits can relate to, KEEP ON FREE SPIRITS!!!!!

[phnxbyrd]

i saw Keb Mo live a couple of weeks ago in New Mexico. What a great artist. This song puts a lump in my throat everytime I hear it.

[kokoro86]

Your story touched me. One more reason now to get all misty-eyed when I listen to this one, I guess.

My deepest condolences for your loss.

Your husband sounded like a man I very much would have liked to have known.

[gabylane1]

@cjpmpd

seems like he was great man. i feel sorry for you and share the emotion of the song

with you in particular

[newfiefiddler]

Played the way all music should be performed - from the heart. Thanks Barbara for introducing me to this.

[markiethesaint]

if you don't feel this from the inside out you're musically dead

[KitsuneHimeMiu]

it doesn't touch me at all and i listened

[muzgal]

Blues, grit, pain, spit

And a whole lotta Spunk!

Thank You, Guitar Man

For revealing Mo' than One Way Home

In time... Peace

[kapeman]

Exquisite!! Been my privilege to see him do this live.

[Yrksman]

superb!

[lpsling]

Keb Mo is the soulfull-most cat on the scene, I am mezmerized by his voice and stories

[Moeswithhisdoubts]

That's because i love music.

[kbless551]

Saw him at Gruene Hall once, by himself. One of the best shows I've ever seen, and I'm a 53 year old almost famous ex musician, lol. WOW, what a guy. Just had to chime in. don't EVER miss a chance to see him. A great reason for a weekend road trip. This tune makes my eyes wet, others make my insides wiggle, lol.

[laseream]

sickest dude ever... im 17 livin in philly and i saw this guy in concert at the keswick theatre in glenside... if any of you get a chance to see this man, go, because it was the best show that i've ever been to and i saw james taylor this year so hes basically amazing.

[DukeDe]

Touching...

[Vierotchka]

I'd love to see and hear Keb' Mo' play with Eric Bibb...

[drvrdug]

What a glorious morning for me. To find Keb Mo, and this song. Wow. How can he read my soul so well?

The internet finaly has value.

[aceutheuthis]

Awesome,been that way in London too,thanks for posting this.

[dynastychick3]

Absolutely brilliant. He amazes me...

[juranasikua]

Man 'o man! I don't know what to say. Keb mo, where the hell have you been all my life. I'm a 47 year old guitar player who started at 15 playing with a very famous country singer and his brothers in Houston when we were kids. I have never found a perfect mixture of blues and feel in a musician as I have just (finally) dixcovered in Keb Mo. I am definitely a new fan and will be for life. I'm running to Best Buy tomorrow and gather every album I can. Thank God for tonight's discovery and Keb Mo.

[DukeDe]

This is what makes youtube worthwhile- it opens new worlds to people. I've just discovered mo myself, although I'm significantly younger, it still is a great find!

[DVHarris]

Keb' Mo is just plain awesome. NO one is better, and very few as good. This piece is outstanding. Thanks for sharing.