SUMMARY: RUNNING TIME: 3:47 Min.
Released on May 29, 1989, by British R&B group, Soul II Soul, “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)” was featured on the band’s 1989 debut album: Club Classics, Volume One in the United Kingdom. The album’s U.S. title is Keep On Movin’.
Inspired by lead vocalist/co-writer Caron Wheeler’s near-death experience, the dance song’s popularity would inspire a MTV/VH-1 music video. The tune ultimately would win the 1990 Grammy for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group With Vocal. Since that time, “Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)” occasionally resurfaces on compiliation projects, as well as the band’s 10th Anniversary release of their debut album.
REVIEW:
Though the lyrics are perhaps too repetitive, in terms of its primary chorus, this song’s exuberance still holds up nearly thirty-five years later. Backed by a terrific R&B melody, Caron Wheeler’s effervescent vocals are undeniably the song’s best asset. For R&B and dance playlists, this catchy Soul II Soul track is definitely worth a solo download.
BRIAN’S ODD MOON RATING: 8 Stars
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