Keb' Mo'
Stack O Lee
Honeydripper Soundtrack
Keb' Mo's version of Stack O Lee appears on the soundtrack for the 2007 film Honeydripper, directed by John Sayles. (Soundtrack released in 2008.) In the movie, which is set in the 1950s South, Keb' Mo' (credited under his real name, Kevin Moore) plays a small role as a blues musician. His rendition of Stack O Lee on the soundtrack draws from his signature blues style, infused with modern folk influences, blending traditional elements with a contemporary twist.
This version of Stack O Lee captures the dark, storytelling essence of the song, conveying the grit and tension of the tale. Keb' Mo' uses his smooth, resonant vocals and expert guitar playing to reinterpret the classic folk blues narrative, adding to the movie's evocative atmosphere and reflecting the film's themes of struggle, resilience, and the roots of American music.