The Real Thing | British Soul Giants
Boisdale Of Canary Wharf, E14 4QT , [Venue Details]The Real Thing made history as the first Black British band to top the UK charts — and decades on, their music remains as vital and powerful as ever.
With unforgettable hits including:
“You To Me Are Everything”
“Can’t Get By Without You”
“Can You Feel The Force?”
Led by founding members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, and backed by a powerhouse live band, The Real Thing deliver an irresistible blend of Philly soul, funk, disco, and lush vocal harmonies. Their live shows are more than performances — they are celebrations of a sound that helped define an era.
From their breakthrough in the 1970s, their smooth harmonies and infectious melodies became the soundtrack to dancefloors, radio waves, and late-night slow dances across the UK. Still going strong, Amoo and Smith bring timeless charisma and rich vocals to every stage, their classic sound as fresh and joyful as ever.
Sampled, remixed, and rediscovered time and again, The Real Thing’s legacy is both enduring and evolving. Now experience their magic live at Boisdale of Canary Wharf — a night of British soul at its finest.
“These guys are pure class and really hold up their songs vocally, even after all these years.” — Sunday Express
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Max: £149.00
Performer name: The Real Thing
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The Real Thing | British Soul Giants
Friday, 26 Jun 2026 @9.00pm
Boisdale Of Canary Wharf, E14 4QTMore Information
The Real Thing made history as the first Black British band to top the UK charts — and decades on, their music remains as vital and powerful as ever.
With unforgettable hits including:
“You To Me Are Everything”
“Can’t Get By Without You”
“Can You Feel The Force?”
Led by founding members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, and backed by a powerhouse live band, The Real Thing deliver an irresistible blend of Philly soul, funk, disco, and lush vocal harmonies. Their live shows are more than performances — they are celebrations of a sound that helped define an era.
From their breakthrough in the 1970s, their smooth harmonies and infectious melodies became the soundtrack to dancefloors, radio waves, and late-night slow dances across the UK. Still going strong, Amoo and Smith bring timeless charisma and rich vocals to every stage, their classic sound as fresh and joyful as ever.
Sampled, remixed, and rediscovered time and again, The Real Thing’s legacy is both enduring and evolving. Now experience their magic live at Boisdale of Canary Wharf — a night of British soul at its finest.
“These guys are pure class and really hold up their songs vocally, even after all these years.” — Sunday Express
Admission
Min: £45.00
Max: £149.00
Performer name: The Real Thing
Halibuts is the only place to find ALL London's live music.
Free for all to use, we track ~1,000 London venues and list every type of live music.
To reach our home page, Click here
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ANDROID