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The Real Thing
The Real Thing are a UK pop group, formed in Liverpool in the early 1970s. The vocal quartet comprised of brothers Chris and Eddie Amoo alongside Ray Lake, and Dave Smith. Their most famous recording was their debut UK Singles Chart hit, entitled "You to Me Are Everything", which was released in 1976.
The Real Thing had its origins in the Merseybeat boom of the 1960s. They got their big break following an appearance on the Opportunity Knocks ITV talent show where they were spotted by an ex-Radio Luxembourg DJ, Tony Hall, who played a significant part in their early career development.
With a song written and produced by Ken Gold and Mick Denne, The Real Thing finally emerged in 1976 when "You to Me Are Everything" sailed up to the number one slot in the UK Singles Chart.
This first success led to nine hits on Pye over a three year period, including "Can't Get By Without You", and "Can You Feel The Force", both of which were Top 5 successes.
Their brand of commercial sweet soul music, mixed with disco influences, established their popularity with the British audience. They were the UK's best selling black group of the late 1970s. Their first album, titled The Real Thing, contained their chart busters and previous singles.
The group, with three of the founder members still on board, continue to perform and record to this day. A reissue of their second album, 4 From 8, will be released on CD on Cherry Red label RPM in October.
