A VIBE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Soul II Soul - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) REACTION

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  • A VIBE!| FIRST TIME HEARING Soul II Soul - Back To Life (However Do You Want Me) REACTION
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  • @geoffkeil3135
    @geoffkeil3135 Рік тому +195

    HOLY CRAP!!!! This brings back SOOOOOOO many great memories from back in the day. All my night clubbing times was revolved around songs and house music like this. I've STILL got this song on a CASSETTE TAPE in a box in my closet ... 10 steps away from where I am right now. Timeless song.

    • @michaelasay8587
      @michaelasay8587 Рік тому

      Cassette tape...how in the hell did u hold onto that!!

    • @geoffkeil3135
      @geoffkeil3135 Рік тому +1

      @@michaelasay8587 Lol. Yeah, I know. I've got about a hundred or so cassette tapes left from back in the day ... used to have more. Haven't got the heart to get rid of them.

    • @kf9346
      @kf9346 Рік тому +1

      @@geoffkeil3135 I am with you... especially the ones made by friends specially for me, with hand written tracklistings and a cover they cut from a magazine!

    • @geoffkeil3135
      @geoffkeil3135 Рік тому

      @@kf9346 Lol. Yup .... got a few of those too.

    • @deborahtaylor3617
      @deborahtaylor3617 Рік тому +2

      Major club hit. I loved when the DJ extended this song. I had a special little dance just for this song. Also always sung this packing to go home from a vacation just the back to life 😢

  • @chuckmurray1825
    @chuckmurray1825 Рік тому +353

    This is one of my favorite 80s songs. We tore this up on the dance floor and it was just fun to sing to as well.

    • @laminage
      @laminage Рік тому +10

      Right On 😊. Alexandra Burke Mother was in The Group and she became a successful pop star too. Check out Loose Ends, and Joyce Sims.

    • @jenniferkasowicz9463
      @jenniferkasowicz9463 Рік тому +8

      Yes! I was on the dance floor more in the late 90s 😉but this song was STILL mixed constantly. 🔥 ❤️✌️

    • @shirleyjones9460
      @shirleyjones9460 Рік тому +6

      Yes! Brings back great memories of dancing at the clubs ❤

    • @ingvarjensen1088
      @ingvarjensen1088 Рік тому +10

      That one came at the VERY end of the 80s (in May 1989) and in fact foreshadowed the 90s 😉

    • @chuckmurray1825
      @chuckmurray1825 Рік тому +2

      @@ingvarjensen1088 Very true!

  • @Lovejazz01
    @Lovejazz01 Рік тому +228

    The lead singer’s name is Caron Wheeler, she’s very underrated , she should have been a big star, the whole Soul To Soul band is very underrated .

    • @clivenewman4810
      @clivenewman4810 Рік тому +3

      She was a librarian.

    • @fatpedro5588
      @fatpedro5588 Рік тому +1

      Isn't she also Mum to Alexandra Burke?

    • @kimmieMPA
      @kimmieMPA Рік тому +7

      There were 5 lead singers in Soul II Soul: Carol Wheeler was the first, the others on their original hits are Doreen Waddell, Marcia Lewis, Victoria Wilson-James, and Rose Windross. Listen to their other hits…

    • @aaronbarlow4376
      @aaronbarlow4376 Рік тому +2

      Her vocals are amazing

    • @maximinajuson2114
      @maximinajuson2114 Рік тому +1

      See a Caron Wheeler Live in Tokyo here - ua-cam.com/video/gmpjxFcg-z8/v-deo.html

  • @fex2911
    @fex2911 Рік тому +381

    British soul was a big thing in the 80s and 90s, sooo many good songs
    Loose Ends - Hanging on a string
    Imagination - just an illusion
    Junior - Mama used to say
    Princess - say I'm your number one
    Haywoode - roses
    Mai Tai - History
    There were so many great artists!

    • @Statickification
      @Statickification Рік тому +8

      You read my mind. I was going to post these. Respect.

    • @TBoogy3
      @TBoogy3 Рік тому +5

      I had no idea Junior was not American. Good call out. He is basically the leader of the British soul invasion.

    • @romulus_
      @romulus_ Рік тому +4

      Deep cut there with Haywoode!
      They could do a whole series on white British r&b/soul acts from the 80s/90s:
      The Style Council/Paul Weller
      Sade
      George Michael
      Boy George
      The System
      Simply Red
      Loose Ends
      Jamiroquai
      And the list goes on. Something in the water over there.

    • @aldo34
      @aldo34 Рік тому +4

      And a great cross-over with the much maligned jazz / funk movement that brought us Jamirouqai, Galliano, Young Disciples...

    • @Bicep1
      @Bicep1 Рік тому +4

      Wow .. I just jumped back 40 years then :) lol did my memory good 👍 :) lol

  • @gwencampbell4345
    @gwencampbell4345 Рік тому +569

    Amber - you must add Nenah Cherry " Buffalo Stance" to your female Friday list. She was a British pop singer and is such a fun song

    • @othermotte
      @othermotte Рік тому +51

      Neneh Cherry is Swedish not British.

    • @andyo3689
      @andyo3689 Рік тому +23

      With respect, Nenah came from Stockholm

    • @Loidy14
      @Loidy14 Рік тому +15

      She did so much for British music ... Massive attack anyone ... But not British

    • @grampafitness9732
      @grampafitness9732 Рік тому +14

      Adding my vote for Neneh and “Buffalo Stance”. Killer track, still ahead of its time. I still play it on the regular.

    • @stack_of_records
      @stack_of_records Рік тому +5

      And related to the great jazz Maverick Don Cherry.

  • @seeker6436
    @seeker6436 Рік тому +153

    Can't believe this song was 34 years ago, it was played non stop through the summer of 1989 in the UK, a bona fide classic, it still sounds as great today.

    • @aravenamarcelo918
      @aravenamarcelo918 Рік тому +1

      yes, and it was the last thing that the 80's left us to enjoy for the rest of our lives ... MY 30-year-old son enjoys this song every time he listens to it ... that's the legacy that one left us of the best decades

    • @jennhurl
      @jennhurl Рік тому +5

      My graduation year! Came up to college that year & every club had this cranked up. 🎉😊 Super fun!

    • @renbakes5083
      @renbakes5083 Рік тому +2

      @@jennhurl mine too!

    • @dianedavid3052
      @dianedavid3052 Рік тому +3

      I was 13 and in high school. The only track I played on repeat that neither parent complained about 😊

    • @TBoogy3
      @TBoogy3 Рік тому +1

      ​@@jennhurl I was just about to say that. High school graduation.

  • @marlenabenson
    @marlenabenson Рік тому +102

    How can a song instantly transport you back to being a 15 year old? So crazy. Great reaction.

    • @TryMyMartini
      @TryMyMartini Рік тому +3

      I am right there with you! We were so young, and so very, very pretty, but we didn't know it!

    • @charlesnyckd
      @charlesnyckd 5 місяців тому +1

      Although I was 6 when it came out, I definitely got thrown back in time. We called it the “Brooklyn Anthem” when it came out.

  • @michaelg2282
    @michaelg2282 Рік тому +107

    Their other big hit “Keep On Movin” is amazing. One of the best sad grooves ever

  • @scapito
    @scapito Рік тому +255

    Immediately ran out and bought the cassette after only hearing this song. Incredible musicians and singers. Keep On Movin is another popular song by them.

  • @aks4204
    @aks4204 Рік тому +91

    Killer song! We need a dance floor. 😂The 80’s had the best dance music! OMG!!
    I absolutely love this!
    I could give you a list a mile long!!

  • @endlessrage4062
    @endlessrage4062 Рік тому +35

    Jazzy B is a musical legend and a giant of a human being. Grew up with soul 2 soul in my late teens, this is a timeless classic. A perfect track.

    • @mcborge1
      @mcborge1 8 місяців тому +1

      He was a good DJ too, I've seen him a couple of times on nights out back in the 90's. The last time was at Flaming Collosus, a club that's long since gone and was only a couple of miles from where I live now.

  • @jasonfrost3693
    @jasonfrost3693 Рік тому +21

    43 yd old white boy here....I've been bumpin' this track since it released! Back then we all listened to everything from everywhere from every walk of life. Yall got soooo much more to experience and im here for it !

  • @lanceflx63
    @lanceflx63 Рік тому +108

    This was a huge hit back in 89 starting with their first single “Keep On Movin”. The lead singer is Caron Wheeler and the dude with the Locs and keytar is Jazzie B who’s formed the group in London.

  • @jaquettajones
    @jaquettajones Рік тому +107

    Cannot OVERESTIMATE How Much This Song PACKED the Dance Floor!

    • @rosamorada7545
      @rosamorada7545 Рік тому +3

      It was pure magic

    • @SingleTax
      @SingleTax Рік тому +2

      They captured lightning in a bottle with this video. Perfection.

    • @raindancerave8521
      @raindancerave8521 11 місяців тому

      Warehouses and farmers fields included can remember Grooverider dropping this at Biology somewhere near Watford

    • @jenniferharden2258
      @jenniferharden2258 3 місяці тому

      Facts!

  • @TheRealSubourbonMermaid
    @TheRealSubourbonMermaid Рік тому +11

    This came out in '89, but I remember it still getting serious radio play in '91. This is such a vibe.

  • @patrickmiller1834
    @patrickmiller1834 Рік тому +2

    Yes yes this is when music was still good

  • @jadeowenhamblyn4405
    @jadeowenhamblyn4405 Рік тому +115

    Can't BELIEVE you've never heard this. Through a good sound system, turned up nice and loud, this KICKS.

    • @MK-fc2hn
      @MK-fc2hn Рік тому +1

      This song is as old today as a song from 1955 was back when it came out in 1989.. it might be fresh in our memory, but not everyone among the younger generations would have heard this oldies song in recent decades.. as good as it still is. 😂

    • @helicoptersrkool
      @helicoptersrkool Рік тому +2

      @@MK-fc2hn I was born 1981 and it's scary how fast the years just fly by as you get older. 1990 to 2000 seemed like it took forever to get through, but 2000 to 2023 just flew by. 2000 Feels like it was just 10 years ago. I wish time would just slow down for us older folks 😭

    • @MK-fc2hn
      @MK-fc2hn Рік тому +2

      @@helicoptersrkool I agree. I was born in 1975 and every year from about 1982 till 2000 has its own distinct place in my memory.. where I can recall and place my memories according to each year. I know exactly which year songs and movies came out, I can correctly guess when fashion trends were popular, and I can even correctly guess the model years of the cars from that era. But after the 2000s came, everything just flew by and I can't do any of that anymore.. I often wonder how did it go by so fast, and why is that any random year, let's say 2006 for example, is so indistinguishable in my memory compared to the years in the 80's and 90s. I couldn't name a song from 2006 if my life depended on it! 😆

    • @lanceflx63
      @lanceflx63 Рік тому

      @@MK-fc2hnwrong! This song has been sampled so many times…Suzanne Vega sampled it.

    • @maximinajuson2114
      @maximinajuson2114 Рік тому

      See a Caron Wheeler Live in Tokyo here - ua-cam.com/video/gmpjxFcg-z8/v-deo.html

  • @kellyreiterman
    @kellyreiterman Рік тому +181

    "Back to Life" and "Keep on Movin'" are staples of my playlist and always have been. Another cool British band to check out is The Brand New Heavies. "Never Stop" is a great track. Lisa Stansfield is also British.

    • @ericstaton6896
      @ericstaton6896 Рік тому +13

      Don't you dare forget about another British R&B Group "Loose Ends"! As they also had a string of hits like "Hangin' on a String", "Stay a Little While Child", "Slow Down" & "Nights of Pleasure" to name just a few during the 80's! Peace!!!

    • @philiposm
      @philiposm Рік тому +7

      Agree on Brand New Heavies. Brother Sister is one of the best albums from the 90s

    • @kellyreiterman
      @kellyreiterman Рік тому +1

      @@ericstaton6896 Thank you for the reminder!

    • @kellyreiterman
      @kellyreiterman Рік тому +1

      @@philiposm It's a great album.

    • @ericstaton6896
      @ericstaton6896 Рік тому +1

      @@kellyreiterman You are so very much welcome! Be well!!!

  • @bobdonovan34
    @bobdonovan34 Рік тому +33

    This song was such an excellent transition out of the glam/glitter 80's and into the colorful stylish New Jack 90's.

  • @laurengriffin2225
    @laurengriffin2225 Рік тому +2

    One of the best songs of the 90's.

  • @RugbyLeaguePassport
    @RugbyLeaguePassport Рік тому +22

    Once upon a time this song was played everywhere. Beaches, shopping centres, night clubs - everywhere!

  • @Wolverine-fd4qc
    @Wolverine-fd4qc Рік тому +7

    Man I'm only 41 but these two make me feel like I'm 85 😂😂😂
    Love the channel.

  • @bionicbruce
    @bionicbruce Рік тому +2

    Over 3 decades later and it's still the JAM!

  • @geli-anton
    @geli-anton 7 місяців тому +2

    UK soul R&B disco sound was so huge during the 90's richer than the US prod

  • @MetalMcfly
    @MetalMcfly Рік тому +220

    As a metal head in the 80's through now, I've always listened to all genres. As a musician of 37yrs, I found that you can find inspiration in anything. This song was everywhere when it was released, couldn't escape it. This song forced me to dig deeper into the British R&B scene and let me tell you, some gems were found. (i.e. Five Star, Junior, Mica Paris, Loose Ends, David Grant and of course, the well knowns Lisa Stansfield, Rick Astley, Neneh Cherry , Simply Red, Billy Ocean). Amazing time in British R&B.

    • @bjdefilippo447
      @bjdefilippo447 Рік тому +8

      I always loved exploring juke boxes in other countries. No idea if the exist any longer, though.

    • @StevenQ74
      @StevenQ74 Рік тому

      And don't forget Massive Attack ua-cam.com/video/u7K72X4eo_s/v-deo.html

    • @pauls.arts.and.craft.
      @pauls.arts.and.craft. Рік тому +8

      Junior's Mama used to say is a great blast the dancefloor song

    • @Steve-cm2ys
      @Steve-cm2ys Рік тому

      Everywhere? Couldn't escape it? I'm an overall metalhead-first who also 'listens to it "all" (Slayer to Prince to KISS to James Taylor to Motown). Also lived through the 80s. And I have never heard this song IN MY LIFE. I've definitely heard of the band, hopefully this isn't their big hit / best.

    • @eggy1962
      @eggy1962 Рік тому +4

      They really should do 5Star, there are quite a few hit songs all beautifully produced and awesome sounding for second half of the 80’s

  • @joelscottarnold3262
    @joelscottarnold3262 Рік тому +36

    Caron Wheeler is doing the lead vocals- what a goddess!!!! This was a dance floor staple back in 89!!!

  • @theresenydahl9531
    @theresenydahl9531 Рік тому +10

    34 years old hit almost to the day and it still sounds and feels so fresh✌️❤

  • @Droopydrawers
    @Droopydrawers Рік тому +5

    I remember dancing to this in the clubs when it came out! 😮 Makes me feel old 😂😂

  • @Max-do1mg
    @Max-do1mg Рік тому +40

    Caron Wheeler is the lead singer on this song, as well at the group's other big hit, Keep on movin'. She's got at least one solo album as well. Dating myself, but this took me RIGHT back to high school, 10th grade when it came out. Definitely stands the test of time!

  • @beanhavok2287
    @beanhavok2287 Рік тому +24

    This was that strange/great time from the late 80s to the early 90s when there was SO much pop that had this same vibe.
    If this is the era your at now YOU NEED C&C MUSIC FACTORY!!!

  • @Tass...
    @Tass... 9 місяців тому +3

    This was also a founding track for British House music. Sampled all over the place and multiple remixes. It was influencial in many ways.

  • @hk43xx
    @hk43xx Рік тому +2

    You'll want to write this list down. All are British artists, and every song listed below is like "Pop Rocks Candy" for you mind. "Doctorin' The House" by Coldcut w/Yazz, "Theme From S'Express" by S'Express, "the Jack That House Built" by Jack 'n' Chill, "That's The Way It Is" by Mel & Kim, "I'm Tired Of Getting Pushed Around" by Two Men, A Drum Machine, & A Trumpet, "Beat Dis" by Bomb The Bass, "House Arrest" by Krush, "Swing This" by Jive Bunny and the Mastermixers, "Rok Da House" by Beatmasters w/Cookie Crew, and "The Only Way Is Up" by Yazz.

  • @mimimusick9734
    @mimimusick9734 Рік тому +60

    A BANGER! Next, try Be Fair, also from Soul II Soul. The whole album is a must listen imho. Caron, the lead singer, wrote Back to Life after almost dying in childbirth, so this is a song of celebration and perseverance. Soul II Soul basically spawned a cultural movement in Britain, their influence went beyond the music. So glad you've found them!

    • @TahoeNevada
      @TahoeNevada Рік тому +1

      Had a big crush on Caron Wheeler.

  • @bryanCJC2105
    @bryanCJC2105 Рік тому +15

    OMG the dance floor would go nuts with the first words from this song! Every Body was on da floor before she even finished the first "Back to life" sentence w this banger to close out the 80s!!

  • @garyfallows1123
    @garyfallows1123 Рік тому +14

    Soul π Soul was founded by Trevor Beresford Romeo better known as Jazzie B here in the UK, they were massive in the 80's with their Club Classics Album, the lead singer is Caron Wheeler a great singer songwriter herself, I had the pleasure of meeting Jazzie at their merchandise shop in London in the late 80's, so many great tunes for you to listen too

  • @BrendanAshton
    @BrendanAshton Рік тому +16

    They were huge, they even had their own clothing lines Jazzie B a legend and Caron Wheeler great stuff, they talked the talk and walked the walk.

  • @stevenhomer3692
    @stevenhomer3692 Рік тому +44

    Such a great song. I’ll never get tired of it.

  • @andymageen5308
    @andymageen5308 Рік тому +56

    British R & B is a strong part of the music scene since the Sixties. ✌️

  • @pamelatomlinson1907
    @pamelatomlinson1907 Рік тому +26

    This song is about Caron Wheeler’s near death experience. She did not want to come back and she is questioning The Lord about her new purpose here on earth. I absolutely love this song!

    • @Cat425
      @Cat425 Рік тому

      Yep she wanted to die

    • @Itshere2010
      @Itshere2010 Рік тому +2

      Wow, I didn't know that 😲 Thanks for telling that story 💝

    • @maximinajuson2114
      @maximinajuson2114 Рік тому

      See a Caron Wheeler Live in Tokyo here - ua-cam.com/video/gmpjxFcg-z8/v-deo.html

    • @TrueBagPipeRock
      @TrueBagPipeRock Рік тому +2

      didn't know this. Actual quality comment. thanks

  • @tanweersharafuddin1919
    @tanweersharafuddin1919 Рік тому +6

    British rnb band formed in the 80s they rocked our dance floors in the uk. Proud to be British.. this was a banger no.1 in the chart 1989 for 8 weeks for a debut fresh new group and their first debut single this rocked ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ Taz from uk

  • @trjbrew
    @trjbrew Рік тому +20

    All these years later and I still can't believe they lost the best new artist Grammy to Milli Vanilli, highway robbery! For more Brittish R&B try the Brand New Heavies with "Stay this Way."

    • @Dee-wr5si
      @Dee-wr5si Рік тому +1

      I agree! If only the Grammys knew what everyone would soon find out lol!

    • @danalyntuthill1538
      @danalyntuthill1538 Рік тому +4

      Not only were they frauds but they're music was terrible. One of many reasons you can't take the Grammies seriously. Beyonce ( I do not understand her appeal) breaks the record for most Grammies yet David Bowie has to die to win a proper Grammy.

    • @fayesouthall6604
      @fayesouthall6604 Рік тому +1

      BNH are fabulous

  • @jeffreygriffin7248
    @jeffreygriffin7248 Рік тому +12

    Hey y'all please do Keep on Movin also by Soul 2 Soul! These were the jams to dance to! Another song that you will want to jam to is Hey Mr DJ by Zhane!

  • @storbokki371
    @storbokki371 10 місяців тому +2

    I was like "How do you not know this song?", so I had to look it up. It's from 1989. Wow, it seems like only 10 years, but it's actually more than 30!

  • @dinkydoo4994
    @dinkydoo4994 Рік тому +2

    Love young folk appreciating music from back in the day.

  • @Musicvegan01
    @Musicvegan01 Рік тому +30

    Sade is a British band. A lot of people think Sade is a solo singer, but they're actually a 4 member band named after the lead singer. Some other R&B groups/singers are 5 Star, Loose Ends, Swing Out Sister, Brand New Heavies (lead singer N'Dea is from the USA), Joss Stone, Craig David, Jamiroquai, Floetry, Average White Band (Scottish), Incognito, Lisa Stansfield, Des'ree, Level 42, The Pasadenas, Hiatus Kaiyote (Australian), Junior, Wham!/George Michael (Wham! even has some rap tracks like "Wham Rap!" & "Young Guns".

    • @lisacox3750
      @lisacox3750 Рік тому +3

      This is the best list I have seen in the comments!!

  • @ToeTag1968
    @ToeTag1968 Рік тому +67

    Soul II Soul was so good! This song was a staple in the clubs in the 90's. This song reminds me of another R&B group of the time, PM Dawn. Y'all should check out "Set Adrift On Memory Bliss" if you're not familiar with it already. They sample a song you guys have reacted to. It'd be fun to see if you can recall it. :)

  • @mikeharvey3551
    @mikeharvey3551 10 місяців тому +1

    This is one of those songs that I could put on a loop and listen to over & over for hours

  • @Patricia7561
    @Patricia7561 Рік тому +22

    Guys you shouldn't miss M People for sure, with the wonderful Heather Small magnificent voice as lead singer. The best of the British R&B of the 90th scene, any song of them is a gem and an unforgettable vibe of the time. I would start with "Don't look any further" then "Heather Small - Proud", "Just For You", "one night in heaven", "moving on up", " A sight for sore eyes", "Renaissance", "Itchycoo Park", "Search for the hero" so many big hits. You cannot, not know them.

  • @poppingjaz
    @poppingjaz Рік тому +10

    The UK had its share of R&B artist. I definitely think you all should react to Loose Ends. They were the joint

  • @buckrogers5404
    @buckrogers5404 Рік тому +35

    The voice of Caron Wheeler and the vibe of Jazzy B, The way things should be, the way things should go, Soul 2 Soul

  • @Ngjack90
    @Ngjack90 Рік тому +2

    This song led way to the acid house rave/warehouse rave scene in the UK 🥳

  • @godcandy108
    @godcandy108 Рік тому +3

    The 1980s were sooooo diverse musically!!!

  • @michaelcoffey1991
    @michaelcoffey1991 Рік тому +4

    @Rob Squad One of my favorite songs club songs a banger then, a banger now, a banger in the year 4022. Greatness has no expiration date young folks :)

  • @richnorcal
    @richnorcal Рік тому +32

    Absolute classic...actually this could be released today and be a hit !!

  • @WizardofOwls
    @WizardofOwls Рік тому +5

    The first time I heard this song, I was sitting in a hospital room with my ex-wife. She had just had a hysterectomy to fix her severe case of endometriosis. She was out cold from sedatives and I was bored, flipping through tv channels looking for something to watch. I settled on MTV (back when they still showed music videos). This song came on and I immediately fell in love!!!

  • @curleex3838
    @curleex3838 2 місяці тому +1

    I’m 56 almost and this tune was a BANGA back in my youth, our parties were sensational 🎉 ☀️ 🍻 💙 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿

  • @wickedwillis5611
    @wickedwillis5611 Рік тому +6

    The female singer is Caron Wheeler

  • @disconnexionsdotcom
    @disconnexionsdotcom Рік тому +60

    If y'all liked this, you'll love Loose Ends. They were making hits across both ponds for a few years before Soul II Soul.

    • @imposs-up1hg
      @imposs-up1hg Рік тому +5

      Hanging on a string is one of the great songs of the 80s.

    • @taneshah.1260
      @taneshah.1260 Рік тому +1

      @@imposs-up1hg Facts.

  • @pitmatix1457
    @pitmatix1457 Рік тому +12

    The late 80's and early 90's brought a few absolute game changing tracks out from the UK scene. Back to Life is one I'd recommend Massive Attack's "Unfinished Sympathy" as another. Shara Nelson has an amazingly soulful voice on this one, you can really feel the heartache! From the title and video you'll definitely see an influence on the Verve's Bittersweet Symphony too.
    Massive Attack - "Unfinished Sympathy"
    ua-cam.com/video/ZWmrfgj0MZI/v-deo.html

  • @simianrogue
    @simianrogue Рік тому +4

    This takes me back to happier times in the 80's, and the thing that strikes me most, regarding videos from that era, is the fact they always appear to be enjoying life, happy and natural, especially, you tend to notice a lot of times there is sunshine, but not the glaring uncomfortable kind, but that warmth of a hazy summer's day, when life was filled with endless possibilities, and then you get the slow approach to sunset, again, memories of warm summer evenings with friends, no hassles, no worries, no fears, just optimism and the joy of living - something I sadly find missing in society today. As I fast approach 59, I find myself more often looking back to those halcyon days of music-rich 80's, the club scene, the non-judgemental lifestyles and fashions, and how people just accepted things and each other for what they were. But then, that's what being young was all about.

  • @richardmusk6119
    @richardmusk6119 Рік тому +146

    In England in the late 80s we had a culture called Acid house which mainly resided in underground clubs warehouses. By the summer of 89 we had moved into big raves in farmer fields and this echoed through the fields as the sun rised . This track will always have a special place in my life . Such beautiful times

    • @napper1958
      @napper1958 Рік тому +8

      Just England? the rest of the UK participated..

    • @vb9268
      @vb9268 Рік тому +2

      Masterplan by Barrie K Sharpe was the acid jazz blueprint

    • @maximinajuson2114
      @maximinajuson2114 Рік тому

      See a Caron Wheeler Live in Tokyo here - ua-cam.com/video/gmpjxFcg-z8/v-deo.html

    • @ginag8723
      @ginag8723 Рік тому +1

      They were. Beautiful.

    • @travisyarbrough4033
      @travisyarbrough4033 Рік тому +2

      Acid house was invented by black guys like Frankie Knuckles at the Warehouse in Chicago. Hence the name " House " music : ua-cam.com/video/4f1TdEcqw_M/v-deo.html

  • @Miss_Marnie
    @Miss_Marnie Рік тому +15

    Back To Life was the jam when it came out in 1989. It still is the jam in 2023. I was in college the year this song came out. The campus was partying to this song all constantly.

  • @kennydeez..1774
    @kennydeez..1774 Рік тому +2

    “Wow,Very Good Info About Soul To Soul's Origins.” I Never Knew That They Were British. Great Great Great Reaction Y’all👍🏾💯👍🏾

  • @Whitebrowpriest
    @Whitebrowpriest Рік тому +13

    This was such a JAM back in the day, for real!! We used to party hard on this track. They had another great hit titled, "Keep on Movin'". That and Back to Life was really their best songs, they weren't able to top those two hits. They had a couple of other songs that got decent airplay, but never charted like these two hits.

    • @maximinajuson2114
      @maximinajuson2114 Рік тому

      See a Caron Wheeler Live in Tokyo here - ua-cam.com/video/gmpjxFcg-z8/v-deo.html

  • @pusbanton
    @pusbanton Рік тому +29

    Gosh this takes me back! Such great vocals!

  • @BillGraper
    @BillGraper Рік тому +5

    Ooh, classic dance groove from my senior year of high school!!!

  • @helenblake9811
    @helenblake9811 4 місяці тому +1

    One of my favorites. I play this when my teen and 20 something grandkids were all together. They never heard it. They loved it! Good music is timeless. ❤️

  • @troubleondemand7703
    @troubleondemand7703 Рік тому +6

    There are three of us from the north side
    And two from the east
    Through our style people just came
    To recognize us as the funky dreads
    ~ Jazzie's Groove

  • @loritajohnson5664
    @loritajohnson5664 Рік тому +35

    Such a great time of music! When there was still R &B! Loose Ends is also a great R&B group from England that had hits in late 80s early 90s. 'Slow Down' is probably their most popular hit.

    • @lennylush09
      @lennylush09 Рік тому +9

      No no no - Hanging on a String :) is a massive song.

    • @susanschonnop9701
      @susanschonnop9701 Рік тому +9

      I love Hanging on Strings from Loose Ends

    • @RobertSmith-js2kz
      @RobertSmith-js2kz Рік тому +5

      Oh my gosh yes ... been trying to get some Loose Ends on here for a while.

    • @loritajohnson5664
      @loritajohnson5664 Рік тому +2

      @@susanschonnop9701 Me too!!

    • @trm1204
      @trm1204 Рік тому +4

      "Watching You" & "Stay A While Child" are SOOOOO good!

  • @Asian_Jeremy
    @Asian_Jeremy Рік тому +49

    This song will always be on my playlist! Y’all will definitely love Sly Fox, “Let’s Go All The Way” 😎…80’s Dance banger!

    • @kimmycook2698
      @kimmycook2698 Рік тому +1

      Absolutely!!

    • @flameofelijah
      @flameofelijah Рік тому +1

      Another GREAT British rap/R&B artist is Mark Morison, who did the epic song ' Return of the Mack "

  • @timh5311
    @timh5311 11 місяців тому +1

    Soul 2 soul great track timeless 80s 💚💜

  • @aliciasaracino1233
    @aliciasaracino1233 Рік тому +1

    What can I say, the 80s had it all. Talent , variety and so much fun.

  • @bigjay123
    @bigjay123 Рік тому +12

    It's been how long, and that song still jams to this day.

  • @terrencemorris3983
    @terrencemorris3983 Рік тому +16

    This song never got old timeless masterpiece

  • @electricavenuemusic9282
    @electricavenuemusic9282 Рік тому +8

    SO love watching you guys! PLEASE do Neneh Cherry's "Buffalo Stance"! If you like this you'll LOVE that!! Lisa Stansfield "All Around the World"...also great!

  • @Subcold
    @Subcold Рік тому +3

    Was a teen when this song came out, it was utter coolness and class, as was the whole album. I love it, still play it from time to time and always will.

  • @jacqueline4514
    @jacqueline4514 Рік тому +16

    MY JAM!!! When this came out, it overshadowed everything else musically at the time. I close my eyes and I’m back on the dance floor in a club in South Orange, NJ; everyone was in a serious groove almost trancelike ❤🔥 HAVE to do “Keep On Movin” next 🔥

  • @alfavan31
    @alfavan31 Рік тому +28

    This song is still one of my go to jams!!! I love the harmonies ❤

  • @keithmurphy5356
    @keithmurphy5356 Рік тому +7

    This song was a HUGE game changer. Soul II Soul had R&B and pop acts running back to the studio. That's the great Caron Wheeler on lead vocals....Incredible voice. Their debut album is landmark. You gotta do more on them.

  • @yzolakitchi
    @yzolakitchi Рік тому +4

    Such a great track. Really takes me back - happy to see you appreciating some British talent. You need to check out the British Jazz-Rap group Us3. Their 1993 track, Cantaloop (flip fantasia) has everything you love in one place!

    • @taneshah.1260
      @taneshah.1260 Рік тому +1

      OMG, I haven't heard Cantaloop in forever! That was such a cool song.

  • @csharporbflat2006
    @csharporbflat2006 Рік тому +30

    I was stationed in the UK back in the late 80’s and early 90’s while I was in the Air Force and this song was huge.
    Another British R&B name from that era that you should try out is Mica Paris. She had hits like “Breathe Life Into Me” and “My One Temptation”. Both great songs. Her duet with Will Downing on a cover of “Where Is the Love” is a must-listen as well.

    • @joemachine4714
      @joemachine4714 Рік тому +2

      Me too, I was in the AF serving in Germany at the time. AFN and AFRTS radio 📻

  • @jaywinslett6475
    @jaywinslett6475 Рік тому +6

    You guys need to react to their song “keep on movin” it’s dope!!

  • @TheWBWoman
    @TheWBWoman Рік тому +2

    I remember dancing to this in the club back in the day when I was in the Army. Good times! I had this album on cassette tape lol

  • @rhondaatkins1776
    @rhondaatkins1776 6 місяців тому +2

    This song was SO BIG. It was heard all the time and everywhere! It felt like it was out for a year.

  • @tillyny
    @tillyny Рік тому +4

    Brings back a lot of memories...you should also check out Neneh Cherry's "Buffalo Stance" too! :)

  • @geoffwright3692
    @geoffwright3692 Рік тому +13

    Remember this from the blazing hot summer we had in the UK back in 1989. 30-odd years later, this still sounds as fresh as ever. Another that summed up that summer and worth a listen is "Ride on Time" by Black Box.

  • @chrisellis3797
    @chrisellis3797 Рік тому +1

    The song that ushered us out of the 80's and into the 90's in the UK. A great time to be listening to music as a young teen. This song just transports me

  • @PTruth-md6xx
    @PTruth-md6xx 4 місяці тому +1

    I of course bought their album on tape and saw them live back in the 80s.

  • @bethanythatsme
    @bethanythatsme Рік тому +5

    Yes! Yes! Yes!!
    I haven't watched yet, but I'm guessing Amber can get into this one 💜😊

    • @sheilameyers152
      @sheilameyers152 Рік тому +1

      I remember being on the dance floor boogieing to this and loving every minute! I use to sing along too which made the song even more fun! 💯

    • @bethanythatsme
      @bethanythatsme Рік тому

      ​@@sheilameyers152 absolutely 💜

  • @theresaburgardt5803
    @theresaburgardt5803 Рік тому +10

    Lamya, a member of Soul ll Soul, went on to sing w/Duran Duran. Her vocals in Come Undone (unplugged) will give you chills! 😍

    • @joshuayeager3686
      @joshuayeager3686 Рік тому

      She also had a solo album with a single called “Empires” that I still listen to regularly.

    • @theresaburgardt5803
      @theresaburgardt5803 Рік тому

      @@joshuayeager3686 thank you, I will check it out! 😁

  • @Braktooth
    @Braktooth Рік тому +1

    This is legitimately one of the best soul songs of all time.

  • @marcusvicious
    @marcusvicious 3 місяці тому +3

    Caron Wheeler has one of the BEST voices of our time.

  • @dinholondres
    @dinholondres Рік тому +15

    A favourite for sure! They’re amazing! ❤️

  • @jasontaylor6005
    @jasontaylor6005 Рік тому +2

    Keb Mo "Dirty Lowdown and Bad ", "Am I Wrong ", "She Just Wants to Dance ".

  • @djpj9174
    @djpj9174 Рік тому +1

    I'm blessed to have grown up in the whole British R&B, dance music scene of the 80's and beyond. Now at the tender age of 60 and DJing weekly on radio and at gigs playing gems like this to packed venues. Britain in the 80's and 90's truly was an exceptional time to be a lover of all genres of dance music, and still is for that matter.
    From classic soul, cheesy disco and pop, jazz and Brit funk through to 4 4 2 bass laden soulful house and club classics. The UK in the 80's and 90's had it all and more.
    Check out Hi Tension by Hi Tension. An absolute gem from 78
    Keep up the good work

  • @shannonhailey7187
    @shannonhailey7187 Рік тому +2

    You must listen to the album version...Karen Wheeler's pipes really shine in that version. Starts out as acapella then the beat drops and then the chills come.

  • @maha77
    @maha77 Рік тому +5

    I remember when this came out, I would be biking around Venice Beach CA and this song was playing from everyone's boombox that whole summer

  • @disconnexionsdotcom
    @disconnexionsdotcom Рік тому +7

    --This group came out at the perfect time.. there was New Jack Swing all over the radio and the beat they used (from Graham Central Station's The Jam) became one of the most used drums of all-time. You will hear it many times in songs like "Tom's Diner" and "Don't Make Me Over". All of those songs ruled the dancefloor from 90-92.

  • @jessearmstead2237
    @jessearmstead2237 Рік тому +1

    When I hear this song all I think of is , “ Can you feel this? ”if the answer is yes, Congratulations you have soul……❤

  • @Jenjen-qc5eq
    @Jenjen-qc5eq 11 місяців тому +2

    Hello from the UK, this song was a big hit in the 9os, the song is about a near-death experience. The lead singer is Caron Wheeler, she is a British lover rock singer.