Back to Life (However Do You Want Me)
Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler
1990
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About Soul II Soul
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Soul II Soul grew from the North London sound-system partnership of Jazzie B and Daddae, moving from reggae toward a mix of soul and funk. Their dances at the Africa Centre brought together a broad London audience and attracted Virgin Records. Back to Life and Keep on Movin' carried the collective's sound internationally. Clothing, visual design and dance remained part of its identity, while the sound-system approach continued to guide both club work and recordings.
Artist background sources
Soul II Soul - The Lasting Legacy of Soul II Soul
First-person official account of founders, sound-system development, Africa Centre, Virgin breakthrough and continuing creative approach; no sales or sample claims. | Retrieved 2026-10-19
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-19. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
Retained annual-list context
Back to Life (However Do You Want Me) by Soul II Soul featuring Caron Wheeler appears at number 42 in the reviewed U.S. year-end table for 1990. No reliable song-specific account of its inspiration was established in this review.
Annual-list context only; songwriting inspiration remains unestablished
Billboard year-end 1990 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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Billboard year-end 1990 table (Wikipedia transcription)
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