| "The Real Thing" | ||||
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| Single by 2 Unlimited | ||||
| from the album Real Things | ||||
| Released | May 1994 | |||
| Format | CD single, CD maxi, 7", 12" | |||
| Recorded | 1994 | |||
| Genre | Eurodance | |||
| Label | Byte, Zyx, PWL | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Phil Wilde, Peter Bauwens, Ray Slijngaard, Anita Dels | |||
| Producer(s) | Phil Wilde, Jean-Paul De Coster | |||
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| "The Real Thing" on YouTube | ||||
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"The Real Thing" is a song recorded by Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited.
"The Real Thing" was released as the first single from 2 Unlimited's third album, Real Things.
The release scored chart success in many European countries topping the charts in Finland and the Netherlands while peaking at number 2 in Sweden, Belgium and Switzerland.
The track is based around Bach's and it was noted at the time that this marked a change of direction for the band as they had moved away from their previous heavier sound for a smoother vibe.