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Keb’ Mo’ — Let Your Light Shine
Album: Keep It Simple
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Released: 1994
Length: 3:58
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You say,
You want to get over.
What are you gonna do?
Watch the world go by
In a corner of the room?

I know,
None of my business.
But there's something I need to say,
If you could see you
The way I see you
You'd start flying on your own.

Step aside and . . .

refrain:
Let your light shine.
Let your love show
It's a short ride
Down the long road.
When the rains come
And the winds blow
Let your light shine
Wherever you go.

This world is ready and waiting
For you to break on through.
It's time to recognize,
To realize,
You're the only one like you.
Step on up,
Step into your greatness.
Don't be afraid.
There's a place where you will rise up to;
No one else could do what you do.

Get out of the way
refrain

Get out of the way
refrain - 2x
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Saw him once at the Chicago Theater. He's just wonderful.

He opened for Bela Fleck whom we had never heard of.   

Great show. 
Posted 11 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
I've seen Keb Mo twice in concert; once solo, once on a double bill with Robert Cray.

Both great shows.  The guy just puts out such a great and positive vibe at his shows and he's one of the nicest, easiest to talk to musicians that you'll ever have the pleasure of meeting. 
Posted 11 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]

I've long had a problem with Mo aping bluesmen--the guy's lives in the LA hills fercryinoutloud, but he's a fine writer, singer, and guitar player. This one is ample evidence.


Posted 11 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Cynaera wrote:
I loves me my Keb Mo...{#Bounce}
 
I can't make this sound better.
Posted 11 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Very nice. Love me some Keb Mo.
{#Cheers}
Posted 11 years ago by Dahlia_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
This is like water on a burning beach. Haven't heard Keb Mo lately...but glad he's here now. Just great stuff.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 RedGuitar wrote:
Mo' Keb' Mo' please!
 
ditto
Posted 12 years ago by GawgaBoy    [ Reply ]
Mo' Keb' Mo' please!

Posted 13 years ago by RedGuitar    [ Reply ]
Loved him in John Sayles' Honeydripper!
Posted 13 years ago by Antigone    [ Reply ]
that first sound at the beginning of this song sounds just like the old Windows shut down sound. at first I thought my computer was about to turn off, but then remembered that it's a mac.
Posted 13 years ago by ihategrapejuice    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
He actually did write a song about having the blues because he had nothing to have the blues about.  That his life is all wonderful now. It's a good tune too.
 

Don't forget, life is the ultimate paradox!
Posted 13 years ago by coolpeople_rule    [ Reply ]
He actually did write a song about having the blues because he had nothing to have the blues about.  That his life is all wonderful now. It's a good tune too.
Posted 14 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
I loves me my Keb Mo...{#Bounce}
Posted 14 years ago by Cynaera    [ Reply ]

A sunny Thursday afternoon, Friday off, 20 minutes to freedom - this is perfect.


Posted 14 years ago by osbyec    [ Reply ]
 Robrrt wrote:
Keb Mo is one of my favorites - would love to hear something from the earlier albums.
 
ME TOO!!!{#Sunny} {#Sunny} {#Sunny}{#Sunny}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
You see a guy that looks like that sit down and get out a guitar that looks like that then i reckon this is about what you'd be expecting.
Posted 15 years ago by Sloggydog    [ Reply ]
 Seahunt wrote:
How can you not be happy listening to this song?
 
Right On! An amazing talent and as he says, we should all let our light shine. {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
 Seahunt wrote:
How can you not be happy listening to this song?

 
Crazy! I clicked on to say the same thing...  : )
Posted 15 years ago by Cornelia    [ Reply ]
How can you not be happy listening to this song?

Posted 16 years ago by Seahunt    [ Reply ]
Saw him open for Bonnie Raitt last summer. Excellent!
Posted 17 years ago by ruthless    [ Reply ]
I'll listen to this anytime, RP. Fan-bloody-tastic! Think I'll bump this up, oh, well, better leave it an 8 for now, I'm lookin forward to hearing this one again soon. Yep, thats a nine!
Posted 17 years ago by nigelr    [ Reply ]
yclept wrote:
maybe you don't like this because he actually doesn't have the blues...he's happy. Now I am, too!
I'm with you, screw the purist over-analysis, there are beautiful sounds in this little piece of happy blues.
Posted 17 years ago by Moak    [ Reply ]
GregK wrote:
I usually enjoy Keb and his dobro, but this is too sanitized and as above, Instantly forgetable. This is the white bread of blues music.
maybe you don't like this because he actually doesn't have the blues...he's happy. Now I am, too!
Posted 17 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
Drummer4soul wrote:
Mo' Mo' please. I love Keb', he is a very good song writer and guitar player. His lyrics are always positive and uplifting....something to make your spirit soar! "Get out the way and let your light shine"
What he said!
Posted 17 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
Please if anybody is listening- this type of music is why I started listening to RP long ago, you don't do enough of it as I'm concerned
Posted 17 years ago by drmike    [ Reply ]
Keb Mo is one of my favorites - would love to hear something from the earlier albums.
Posted 18 years ago by Robrrt    [ Reply ]
Pretty sweet! Reminds me of Robert Bradley. Used to see him sing in the alley of Greektown.
Posted 18 years ago by russteaches    [ Reply ]
I liked "The Door" better, this one doesn't do much for me
Posted 18 years ago by ndfan75    [ Reply ]
Art_Carnage wrote:
Instantly forgettable.
I usually enjoy Keb and his dobro, but this is too sanitized and as above, Instantly forgetable. This is the white bread of blues music.
Posted 18 years ago by GregK    [ Reply ]
It's nice to hear one of my very few successful uploads played here at RP.
Posted 19 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
Instantly forgettable.
Posted 19 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
Keb Mo - Let Your Light Shine Cracker - Shine hehe. I was waiting for Carbon Leaf's "Shine" bu tit didn't come. Oh well. Wouldn't have fit anyway. But this is why I love RP. :D Oh, I get it now. Willie Nelson - The Harder They Come has "as sure as the sun shines' in the lyrics!
Posted 19 years ago by jatue    [ Reply ]
Hits the spot :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Mo' Mo' please. I love Keb', he is a very good song writer and guitar player. His lyrics are always positive and uplifting....something to make your spirit soar! "Get out the way and let your light shine" :sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
Excellent recovery from the past few! WP and K'M...nice.
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
federico wrote:
blues music for white people (paraphrasing the great Screaming Jay Hawkins)
Gotta get them started on something. Before long they'll be dustin your broom!
Posted 19 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
blkstd wrote:
spent last saturday listening to all my keb mo' recordings. never gets old. he's pretty good live as well.
Keb' Mo' played the Ottawa bluesfest last summer. Definately a highlight for me. Great performance and excellent music.
Posted 19 years ago by jeremyleo    [ Reply ]
blues music for white people (paraphrasing the great Screaming Jay Hawkins)
Posted 19 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Damn...RP has a way of playing into the moment.I'd spell "physic" but I won't. 8
Posted 19 years ago by katzendogs    [ Reply ]
More MO please!
Posted 20 years ago by Chinook    [ Reply ]
spent last saturday listening to all my keb mo' recordings. never gets old. he's pretty good live as well.
Posted 20 years ago by blkstd    [ Reply ]
Love the 'Mo!... An 8! Mo' please!
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
This song doesn't even come close to showing his talent with a slide but it's not bad.
Posted 20 years ago by eyelykearrpee    [ Reply ]
Hate to hear singer strain on the top notes. He loses all melody and sounds squawky. Too bad, because his lower notes are nice. Why the heck didn't they just set the song down a few keys? The instrumentation is very nice by itself, though! :( :roll:
Posted 20 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
I love this song. A real uplifter.
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Does anyone else think that the light percussion sounds like an MP3 "pop"?
Posted 20 years ago by MaxEmerika    [ Reply ]
Yea! My very first upload to be played on the main channel. Love this uplifting song! Thanks Keb! Thanks Bill!
Posted 20 years ago by artmarcia    [ Reply ]
I love Keb' Mo! Thanks..... His voice is so mellow.
Posted 20 years ago by MylenerHead    [ Reply ]