Back to Life

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"Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)" is a song by British R&B band Soul II Soul. The song also features the Reggae Philharmonic Orchestra. It appears on a secondary version of their debut album Club Classics Vol. One (titled Keep On Movin' in the United States) and was released as its second single on 29 May 1989. "Back to Life" is one of two songs on the album featuring British R&B singer Caron Wheeler and gained success in both North America and Europe, topping the charts in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom and peaking at number four in the United States.  


Year:
1989
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Back to life,  back to reality ( x3)
Back to the here and now yeah
Show me how, decide what you want from me
Tell me may be
I could be there for you
However do you want me,
However do you need me
How, however do you want me,
However do you need me.

Back to life, back to the present time,
Back from a fantasy
Yeah, tell me now, take the iniative
I'll leave it in your hands until you're ready oh
However do you want me,
However do you need me
How, however do you want me
However do you need me,
However do you want me
However do you need me
How, however do you want me
However do you need me (x5)
I live at the top of the block,
No more room for trouble or fuss
Need a change, a positive change look
Look it's me writing on the wall
However do you want
However do you

Back to life, back to the day we have
Let's end this foolish game
Hear me out don't let me waste away
Make up your mind so
I know where I stand

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Soul II Soul

Soul II Soul is a British group that was created in London in 1988. The group is best known for its 1989 UK chart-topper and U.S. Top 5 hit, "Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)". more »

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Written by: Beresford Romeo, Simon Law, Nellie Hooper, Caron Wheeler

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15 facts about this song

Release Details
"Back to Life" was released by British group Soul II Soul in 1989.
Song Structure
The version of "Back to Life" that became popular is actually a remix. The original album version was a cappella.
Commercial Success
"Back to Life" reached No. 1 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Acclaim and Awards
The song won a Grammy Award in 1990 for Best R&B Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.
Music Genre
Classified under R&B and dance-pop, "Back to Life" is widely respected for its innovative mix of reggae, jazz, and soul elements.
Album Details
The song is part of the album "Club Classics Vol. One" in North America and "Keep On Movin'" in the UK and Europe.
Cultural Impact
It's often credited as helping popularize British R&B and dance music in the United States.
Pioneering Production
The song's production has been noted for its '80s electronic sound fused with a reggae-style beat.
Notable Performances
Soul II Soul performed "Back to Life" during Nelson Mandela’s 70th birthday tribute concert in London.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Back to Life" are often interpreted as a call to action, promoting positivity and motivation.
Vocal Contribution
Singer Caron Wheeler's vocals are lauded for giving the song an unforgettable, soulful resonance.
Commercial Use
The song has been used in commercials, movies, and TV shows, thereby gaining a new generation of listeners over time.
Chart Longevity
Even after decades of its release, the song continues to feature on UK charts whenever it's re-released or sampled in a popular song.
Cover Versions
Numerous covers and remixes of "Back to Life" have been made, a testament to its enduring appeal.
Recognition
In 2016, Pitchfork, an American online music publication, named "Back to Life" as one of the greatest songs of the 1980s.

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