"Livin' in the Light" is a song by British singer-songwriter Caron Wheeler, released in August 1990 as the first single from her debut solo album, UK Blak (1990).
Wheeler wrote the song with N. P. Hail, and produced it with Afrika Baby Bam and Blacksmith.
EMI Records released "Livin' in the Light" on 27 August 1990 as the lead single from UK Blak.
In his review of UK Blak, Alex Henderson from AllMusic described "Livin' in the Light" as a "riveting" and "moving" neosoul treasure.
[5] Bill Coleman from Billboard wrote, "Produced by Afrika Baby Bam of the Jungle Brothers, lyrically uplifting cut shuffles down a funk/swing groove path somewhat similar to SIIS, though Wheeler's own unique sense of melody and vocal arrangements ultimately shine through.