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Table reservations from 6pm | Live Music: 9pm
Get ready to groove as Boisdale Canary Wharf welcomes back the sensational sounds of The Real Thing! Formed in Liverpool in 1972, this pioneering soul and funk band made history as the first all-black British group to top the UK charts with their hit "You to Me Are Everything".
Original members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith continue to electrify audiences worldwide, delivering timeless classics like "Can't Get By Without You" and "Can You Feel the Force?" . Their groundbreaking track "Children of the Ghetto" has been covered by legends such as Philip Bailey and Mary J. Blige, cementing their influence across generations.
Join us for an evening of soulful melodies and infectious rhythms that have defined British music history. Experience the enduring legacy of The Real Thing in an intimate setting, where every note resonates with passion and authenticity.
Visit our Hine Bar and Heated Garden Terrace located on the 1st floor for pre & post-show drinks!
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The Real Thing (UK band) Biography
The Real Thing are Britain’s longest-established - and best-loved - black group in UK entertainment history. The Real Thing were established in Toxteth, Liverpool, L8, in 1972. Universally known for their legendary hits You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Can You Feel the Force, as well as their ground-breaking 1977 song, Children of the Ghetto, The Real Thing remain pioneers in soul, funk and dance music.
The Real Thing was made of Eddy and Chris Amoo, Ray Lake, and Dave Smith. Ray Lake passed in 2000. Following the sad passing of Chris's brother Eddy in February 2018, Chris and Dave made the decision to continue The Real Thing's legacy. They are now celebrating over 50 incredible years in the music industry, and they’re still going strong, playing hundreds of gigs across the world promoting their New Album ‘Brand New Day’
Read MoreThe Real Thing was made of Eddy and Chris Amoo, Ray Lake, and Dave Smith. Ray Lake passed in 2000. Following the sad passing of Chris's brother Eddy in February 2018, Chris and Dave made the decision to continue The Real Thing's legacy. They are now celebrating over 50 incredible years in the music industry, and they’re still going strong, playing hundreds of gigs across the world promoting their New Album ‘Brand New Day’
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