The Caron Wheeler Story

Caron Wheeler is a British singer, songwriter, record producer, musician and one of the UK Queens of Lover's Rock.
She is most arguably recognised as the lead singer in the ground-breaking neo-soul group Soul II Soul. However, Caron has had a pretty successful solo career as well as collaborating with various artists worldwide.
This video chronicles Caron's career before, during and after Soul II Soul and what she has been up to currently.
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[@lmg3000]

Again Caron as well as soul ll soul deserve so much more respect in the music industry with other black musicians & singers, songwriter’s from that era like Omar, mica Paris & loose ends & more.

[@lew708]

All of those artists are definitely underrated, but if I may, Omar is TRULY, unbelievably underrated…The amount of classic, timeless albums/music that he has released and for him not to get the recognition he deserves is tragic..Omar is your favorite “Neo Soul’s” artist, favorite artist.

[@abanks9591]

Definitely ahead of his/their time.

[@rarabarak825]

I met her before back in 1991 at the African Street Festival in Brooklyn New York. Her locs were down to her ankles, and she was so nice to me , my sister, and cousin. I will never forget that. She asked us our names, man she was so beautiful!

[@umarbentley4953]

I spoke to her when she had her Facebook page and she is so engaging,regular acting and down to earth and I love her shining confidence about herself and her pro-black disposition.Its painful how she is not as big as she is.

[@franciscoriley3855]

Soul ll Soul should have won a number of awards ,simply because they blew up in the UK,and also in the US I’d say worldwide as well. They helped other artists who came after them too,their album was one of the biggest hits of that year in case people don’t know. Her singles “Living in the Light”,”I adore you”from the Mo Money Soundtrack were all great tracks as well as others.

[@rob_cd]

Plus to this day you can hardly enter a grocery store without hearing one of their songs.

[@Manna515]

Living in the light maybe means she didn't sell her SOUL😮❤😅

[@TASconfidential]

I remember when Soul II Soul first came out. Merging British R&B with the tribal African percussions was something that I’ve never heard before at that time. Then adding the outstanding of vocals of Caron Wheeler was just mind blowing. My aunt was a big fan and bought all of those albums!!!!

[@kevincitron2335]

She's amazing. But. She has been doing the same style of music for decades. She needs to get out of her comfort zone. Work with Trevor Horn or Bryan Ferry.

[@charlesbullock4366]

I was TOTALLY Obsessed with Sol II Sol in tha 90s - they're STILL in rotation in my playlist!!! 🤩 Caron's voice is Heaven to me!! 😍🥰🖤

[@jaxcoss5790]

*Soul*

[@iunderstanphotography2780]

I'm glad Caron is back with Soul 2 Soul. All of their songs and "living in the Light" was my whole college years. I had no idea she had 2 more albums released n the early 90s!!

[@Manna515]

Yea right..I've noticed loads of unreleased tunes from the 90s..that have been releases now❤

[@return4570]

Don't Give Up literally saved my family's life in the late 80s/early 90s. No exaggeration

[@leroyjnr21]

I've always loved Caron. Her tone of voice is like no other. Love her

[@BadTV1993]

I had the lucky fortune to meet this beautiful woman in person...& her voice at the beginning of the movie BELLY will forever be iconic

[@blackberry731-q7h]

Yesss❤

[@shan5445]

Another great video. I never knew she sung in Brown Sugar. That means she was a pioneer to establishing British lovers Rock and integral to the song Keep On Moving as she wrote it. Shame the British do not recognise their own Black Stars of which they are many stemming from out of Jamaica and other Caribbean Islands.

[@armonrakhman3791]

Clear crisp voice!! She is so underrated! I miss their vibe! So much fun an soulful

[@susanfit47]

Caron Wheeler, best known as the voice of reason behind Soul II Soul's classic tracks Keep on Movin', and Back To Life, and her solo tracks Livin' in the Light, I Adore You, and In Our Love.

[@DJWOLFLIVE]

Keep on moving and Back to life was among my favorite songs by Soul ll Soul. I see she had strong ties with my other favorite UK act Loose Ends.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I loooove loose ends and I'm American.

[@YouGotOptions2]

My pops used to bump loose ends back in the day

[@thejoojooman6538]

A strange enigma. She should have definitely had a few more solo albums. Gr8 video.

[@Sephsaysso]

Yep totally agree, a few more solo albums would've been great! Thank you so much 😊

[@dunique26]

Man, thank you I totally forgot about I Adore You. Bout to bump that ish right now..

[@autumn975]

I love, love, LOVE her voice! Keep on Movin’ is one of my favorite songs, & she’s a Capricorn like me 😊

[@Sephsaysso]

♑ Capricorn gang ♑

[@SoundBlackRecordings]

Oh gawd I loved her solo album. I had it as a teenager on cassette HAHAHAHA

[@OddWomanOut_Pi81]

Caron Wheeler really has a beautifully distinctive and iconic voice. ❤ Thank u for this!

[@josephconway8682]

She just had that voice! I love this sister .

[@vanessak.allmon2894]

I love your channel SO MUCH! As an American, when I was in my teens, I loved listening to British R&B / pop music and Reggae music in the 80s!!!!! I remember seeing Claudia Fontaine in music videos. She was in practically everything. OMG and I never realized until now that I was also seeing a pre-Soul II Soul Caron Wheeler in many of the British music videos from the 1980s.

[@Sephsaysso]

Omg thank you so much 🥰 Also I'm so glad that you learnt something new about Caron Wheeler and Claudia Fontaine from the video 😊

[@allartismental9319]

I love her vocals! Thankyou!!

[@ItsMeJoshLee]

Love Caron's voice, great video.😉😉😉😉

[@Sephsaysso]

Thank you so much 😊

[@brookebond5868]

Best voice ever. That album defined my pre-teen years. I became obsessed with the Black U.K. The best songs on that album were the ones she sang.

[@AnimalLover-dw2wu]

"I Adore You" from Mo Money is my jam!!!!!!

[@f.k.6944]

I love and adore Caron Wheeler. She had an amazing voice, unique. Thank for that video and information. Love you Caron 😘

[@farisasmith7109]

While I was looking at your video I pulled out my vinyls of Soul ll Soul. I have all of them and the 12 in singles. That was the soundtrack of my teens. The first time I heard the intro for Keep on Movin' I had goosebumps. Never heard anything like that. The music was amazing in the nineties.

[@JackieJackieSoul]

Thank you! ❤ Me and my Sisters have been into here our entire lives!!! Caron is A LEGENDARY ICON to our family! I Adore You ha been passed down to our children! We sing her EVERY OPPORTUNITY especially when we get together and harmonize!!

[@kingtee1607]

This is my Era. That sista has a dope voice and soul2soul kicked azz then, and still sounds good in 2023

[@ronaldpalmore570]

Light as a feather. One of the most beautiful songs i've ever heard. It has all the emotions of the struggles of black folk worldwide. She is a goddess.

[@ladybethisrael0792]

I need to check out that song, thanks.

[@Michael-v9v3d]

Big up to Capricorns and great Black British Soul my childhood heroes. Living in N.Y. I heard loose ends Soul II Soul The Pasadenas Mica Paris just to name a few nuff respect to Caribbean British our people are scattered around the world and multi talented👏👏👏🎶🎶

[@kingktakeiarthurbrown1226]

Her vibe, and the Soul II Soul vibe, is totally POSITIVE!!!

[@thornbird6768]

I really liked Soul 2 Soul 👍🏻 This was interesting , I was unaware of this ladies life , she had a great voice .

[@CesarChavez-bn6iv]

A us tour is definitely needed

[@QueenButtercup]

This brings tears to my eyes. I guess bcuz I was a teenager during the time Soul to Soul came out here in the states. I loved Caron's voice, it was a whole vibe and it was the vibe of my life in the 90s.

[@josephjackson8077]

Very well put together, thank you for paying homage to a black British treasure and icon. There story must be told. We appreciate you

[@tysonb3568]

Caron could go neck to neck w ANY of the RnB US divas of the day.

[@blackberry731-q7h]

16:14 I fell in love with "I Adore You" and still love it‼️❤️

[@ajax3039]

I love/miss Caron-never knew her back story. Thanks for the song snippets and marking specific people. My only wish would be that the narrator slow down a bit.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

It's crazy how some of her songs did well in the US and not the UK.

[@rejectionisprotection4448]

Not really.

[@fitzroyfacey7742]

Hi I was tagged in this video on Facebook earlier this morning, watched it and was very impressed with the presentation. I was further humbled to have our Soul Survivors Magazine issue 41 from Aug 2012 credited and featured several times in this almost 24 minutes documentation, so big thanks..I'm glad the 'info provider for the soul survivors' was deemed useful. Excellent job..I learned a thing or two too!!

[@yvetteanderson5504]

Caron Wheeler is one of my favorite singers. Her voice was smooth like butter.

[@TheCakediva08]

The most underrated artist EVER! I Still listen to both her solo albums! They are masterpieces!!

[@shatings5605]

Caron ran across my mind and I decided to search...Thanks for this! She still sounds like an angel

[@SheTwice]

Damn! That was too short, I needed more!!! That was amaaaazing!!

[@TGFLdn24]

Very much the Queen🙌🏿. She should be listened too and talked about to any up and coming black music artist coming up today. RIP.

[@YasminE-dk6nf]

Thank you for the video! I haven't even watched it yet. I already know I am going to thoroughly enjoy it. This woman's voice was EVERYTHING to me as a young lady in 1988 AND going forward!! Loved Soul to Soul with Jazzy B🎤🎶🎵🎶🎵🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@I_Love_my_adblock4408]

🙋🏾‍♂️ I was stationed in Aschaffenberg Germany at the time of her career with Soul ll Soul. Great memories, music, and podcast as usual. 👌🏾

[@Sephsaysso]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@freshdew4153]

Don’t quit was absolutely exquisite. Dang I loved Caron. Had both of her LPs. The sleeve of the CD had recommendations of books to read….that was the start of my journey learning about my history 😍

[@TheBlackkat63]

Great show. Hope the group makes it to the NYC area. 2023 😊

[@keisha4620]

Thanks for posting ❤

[@troygaspard6732]

Had no idea how extensive her career was before joining Soul ll Soul.

[@d3mist0clesgee12]

First saw and noticed her on Elvis Costello video "Every day I write the book" when I was teen, been in love with her since, surprised when I saw her soul II soul, she's still hot and can sang, great interview

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

16:02 she was soo gorgeous her and Jane Eugene had the richest complexions both beautiful women.

[@Majikmind72]

I love me some CARON WHEELER! ❤❤❤ Thank you for sharing this video. She is definitely underrated in my opinion.

[@RodrickColbert]

Excellent job on this story. "Keep On Movin' sounded perfect. I can't imagine it as a disco song. I'm glad Caron insisted on making it more of a positive slow jam. It's ironic how tiny decisions can impact the rest of your life.

[@tmgmobility]

Great video, a true legend. I didn’t know she was in a Lovers Rock group, I will get into Spotify 👌🏾

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

Locs were beautiful on her.

[@ladybethisrael0792]

They made their mark in the US with their soulful music!! I know I really enjoyed their music, that album they released back in the late 80s. Caron can sing!!!

[@kingktakeiarthurbrown1226]

Living In The Light!

[@forsale313]

Thank you for this one, brings back good memories.

[@wonderfullife3108]

Great content, didnt know about the lover's rock roots or her baking vox on many seminal 80s hit prior to S2S.

[@musiclover-cn7tb]

I love her songs livin' in the light and I adore you her solo albums were great.

[@DanielEyeV]

Thought You Would Have Expressed The Song “Back To Life” (How Ever Do You Want Me) Featured In The Opening Scene Of The 1998 Movie Belly. But Great Job On This Documentary.

[@feferosette]

Wonderful documentary. I love her music from the past. 💕💕

[@CHOCOCAT8444]

One of my favorite vocalists!

[@mismissy]

I absolutely love Caron Wheeler. I still play I adore you and back II life especially the acapella version

[@ronaldlane1597]

Thanks for the update on this great artist!

[@bwholellc5001]

Thank you for sharing She is Beautiful

[@sam3kperv]

Soul 2 soul is one of my favorites 🎉

[@dazzarg5]

Thank you! That was really good. I didn’t realise that she was a part of Brown Sugar!!

[@ukjuliette]

Great video by the way ❤

[@Djadja]

Always among my favorite singers!

[@unsolicited577]

Thank you for this!

[@deadscenerecords]

Thanks for making this!

[@carlwalker1843]

I do remember Caron Wheeler in the soul ll soul group back in the late 1980s and do have her first solo album UK Blak which l bought back in the early 1990s. I haven't played the LP for years you don't really seem to hear from her now.

[@HeartBreakHigh]

Whooooop! Another ace little music vid Sephsaysso! 🙌🏾 So much cool info learnt 😉. I didn’t know Caron sang with so many artists. I can’t believe the Phil Collins gig she missed out on. It’s not just the money she missed, but Phil is a really good musician and loves and understands music, she would have loved working with such a passionate and knowledgeable musician like him. She should look him up I reckon. He’s always doing some kind of interesting music project. Haha, ‘ark at me, I talk like an know the dude ☺. Thanks again for a fab, fun music vid 🤗

[@Sephsaysso]

Thank you so much 😊 and no worries at all! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and learnt something new too 🤗 I agree, it would've been amazing to see Caron Wheeler and Phil Collins work together. Imagine the music we would've gotten from them omg!! 🥰

[@ibnzak6145]

That was very interesting. Big up yuhself sista! Thank u.

[@Sephsaysso]

No worries at all! Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@krissimms4775]

Both albums are extremely brilliant records ..musically and sonically..Spirituality forward thinking 👍🏼👍🏼

[@craigspoplife]

This is wonderful! Thanks 🙏🏽

[@delroyjohnson601]

Gorgeous woman!!

[@adamXVI]

Thank You for this! I love S2S & Caron’s solo albums and never knew about Brown Sugar & Afrodiziak….can’t wait to check them out as well!🖤🖤🖤

[@funkmasters]

She also sang with the group La Famille around 1983 did they miss it in this bio

[@righteousdiva1130]

Her voice is amazing and her and chaka khan remind me of eachother. Thier voices are strong very similar

[@oldreddragon1579]

Learned one bag full of things. Thanks

[@robinlynn5686]

Loved the video...

[@ukjuliette]

Caron WAS Soul to Soul for me

[@tashbax8322]

Caron was my youth , I loved her and still do.

[@DT-we2ye]

Awesome video. Thank nso much for the great video. You officially have the best and most well researched work on Caron Wheeler that is out there. Excellent research. Now if we can just get her to speak and fill in some blanks, it would be great!

[@Sephsaysso]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the video! I totally agree - it would be great to speak with her and as you say, fill in the blanks!

[@kelliecraft9176]

She still looks amazing to this day. That skin and healthy hair is it girl!

[@phillipakrofi9191]

I enjoyed this....thank you

[@lilpoindexter]

Bruh, it took me a look time to geth through this, cause i kept stopping to listen to all her songs

[@lousiefiretab2662]

Beautiful voice. Loved soul to soul . Karen a great voice.

[@freshdew4153]

I was waiting to hear ‘Black Pride’ 😍

[@MrHumanracin]

I was lucky to meet Caron Wheeler a few years ago and hang out backstage with her and Jazzy B, she is so lovely. Please do videos on Shara Nelson, Carleen Anderson and Jhelisa.

[@Sephsaysso]

@@MrHumanracin No problem. I’ll add them to my list and will put something together soon ☺️

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

Thank you!, so much for presenting us with a very knowledgeable understanding towards a very influential musical Talent Ms. Caron Wheeler/ who and which is a hidden Gem and who made a huge Mark in the Music business but yet still unnoticed as being an unsung Talent... hope there will be more to come upon her life's mission torture music abilities.🔄🕛🔥

[@momolovestar4207]

She is amazing talent &very pretty

[@gillianw9]

Beautiful voice. Queen ❤👑

[@GearsinMotionGraphics]

Wow!!!... So excited how in the hell did I miss this one???. This is been a long awaited video I've been waiting for 🕑🕑🕑✔️

[@DollyPocket]

I didn’t see Caron do soul II soul in 2022. The biggest gig they did that year was royal Albert hall. Charlotte Kelly stood in for Caron. This year same again. Last time I saw her in soul II soul was 2016 in a very small private gig in london. Miss her so much from that band

[@woodypaq]

Excellent.

[@aikinsv]

I am glad they got back together. Karen's manager knew them getting back together would always bring in money because people want to see the original artists always. I wish EnVouge could figure this out.

[@UrbanAlchemystic]

😅 i agree