Soul, funk & R&B
The Real Thing
About
The Real Thing, with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, celebrate the 50th anniversary of 'You To Me Are Everything' at The Blues Kitchen Manchester on 6 December 2026 at 19:00.
What to expect
The Real Thing appear with original vocalists Chris Amoo and Dave Smith.
The group formed in 1972 and are described as Britain's longest-established and best-loved black group in UK entertainment history.
They are also described as pioneers in soul, funk and dance music.
This show celebrates the 50th anniversary of 'You To Me Are Everything' reaching No 1 in the charts.
- Three Top 10 singles
- Hits include 'You To Me Are Everything'
- Also 'Can't Get By Without You'
- Also 'Can You Feel the Force'
- Tracks played daily on major UK radio
- Around two million Spotify plays each month
Dates
Line-up
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 Thursday, 26 November 2026, 18:30.
Where is The Real Thing?
The Real Thing takes place at The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton, 40 Celebration Avenue, London.
Who plays at The Real Thing?
The line-up of The Real Thing: The Real Thing.
What is being celebrated?
The 50th anniversary of 'You To Me Are Everything' reaching No 1 in the charts.
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Getting there
The Gantry London, Curio Collection by Hilton, 40 Celebration Avenue, E20 1DB London, England, GB
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