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About
The Real Thing perform live at The Jazz Cafe, London, on Friday 1 January 2027 at 18:30. Original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith feature.
What to expect
The Real Thing are a British group formed in 1972, featuring original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith.
- Britain’s longest-established Black groups
- No. 1 hit ‘You To Me Are Everything’
- Classics include ‘Can’t Get By Without You’
- Also known for ‘Children of the Ghetto’
- Pioneers of British soul, funk and dance music
- Over half a century since breakthrough
Listen before you go
The Real Thing - You To Me Are Everything (Jools' Annual Hootenanny)
BBC Music
Music by the act, found on YouTube and Deezer.
Questions
When does The Real Thing start and end?
The Real Thing runs Friday, 1 January 2027, 18:30 until 22:00.
Where is The Real Thing?
The Real Thing takes place at The Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, London.
How much are tickets for The Real Thing?
Tickets for The Real Thing cost £31.75 on the official ticket shop.
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Getting there
The Jazz Cafe, 5 Parkway, NW1 7PG London, England, GB
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