Songs By Keb Mo
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America The Beautiful is featured on Keb' Mo's 2001 album "Big Wide Grin." While Keb' Mo' is known for his original blues and folk compositions, this track is his rendition of the classic patriotic American song, "America the Beautiful."

As for chart performance, it's important to note that "America the Beautiful" is a well-known patriotic anthem, but it typically does not chart in the same way that popular songs do.

Over the years, many artists have covered "America the Beautiful," especially in the context of patriotic events and ceremonies. It's a beloved and widely recognized American song that has been performed by various musicians to celebrate the beauty of the country.

Keb' Mo's rendition of "America the Beautiful" adds his own unique touch to this patriotic classic. It showcases his ability to infuse his distinct blues and folk style into a well-loved national anthem, making it a memorable and soulful interpretation of the song.

The lyrics to this one were written by Katherine Lee Bates and a church organists by the name Samuel A Ward wrote the music, but the two never met. The poem was first published in 1895. In 1910 the song came together as one of America's patriotic songs. Keb Mo never released his version as a single.

Grandma's Hands  is the fifth track on Keb' Mo's 2001 album "Big Wide Grin." This album features Keb' Mo's unique interpretations of classic songs, and "Grandma's Hands" is a soulful rendition of the Bill Withers original.

"Big Wide Grin" received critical acclaim for its fresh take on classic tracks, and "Grandma's Hands" showcases Keb' Mo's ability to infuse his distinctive blues and folk style into well-known compositions.

"Grandma's Hands" is originally a Bill Withers song and is celebrated for its emotional resonance and soulful lyrics. Keb' Mo's rendition on "Big Wide Grin" adds his own touch to this classic, paying homage to both the song and the artist while bringing his unique style to the track. Keb Mo never released this song as a single.

Hand It Over is a noteworthy track from Keb' Mo's 1996 album, "Just Like You." This album marked a significant point in Keb' Mo's career as it established him as a prominent figure in contemporary blues music. "Hand It Over" itself showcases his distinctive style and songwriting talent.

As for chart performance, "Just Like You" earned Keb' Mo' critical acclaim and commercial success, but this track was never released as a single. The album however won a Grammy Award.

Over the years, Keb' Mo's music, including tracks from "Just Like You," has been celebrated and covered by various artists, particularly those who appreciate his modern approach to the blues

Life Is Beautiful is a song co-written by Keb Mo and Colin Linden and can be found on his 2006 album Suitcase.

As for chart performance, "Suitcase" garnered critical acclaim and commercial success and peaked at #176. The album was also nominated for Best Contemporary Blues Album.

Keb' Mo's music, including "Life Is Beautiful" from "Suitcase," has been celebrated by fans and fellow musicians alike, reflecting his influence on the contemporary blues and folk genres.

"Life Is Beautiful" captures the essence of Keb' Mo's songwriting talent and his ability to convey meaningful and positive messages through his music. The album's success and the enduring appeal of tracks like "Life Is Beautiful" make it an essential part of Keb' Mo's discography, highlighting his ability to create music that resonates with a diverse audience.

This song was never released as a single.

Love Blues is the fifteenth track on "Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues: Keb' Mo'," a compilation album released in 2003. Keb' Mo' contributes to this compilation with his unique take on the blues genre.

As for chart performance, compilation albums like "Martin Scorsese Presents the Blues" typically don't chart in the same way that individual artist albums do, as they feature various artists.

Keb Mo never released this song as a single.