The Real Thing
Vanessa Williams
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1,2, 1,2,3 uh Doo da doo, m doo da do ba do do do Doo da doo, m doo da do ba do do do Looking forward to seein' you But it's been such a long, long time Looking forward to feelin' your Love, its been so heavy on my mind On my mind, all the time On my mind Had a chance to look forward To be part of your loving my dreams But I can't be happy with Fantasizing instead of the real thing The real thing, not my dreams The real thing There are no words that can express the way I feel today Cos I feel today, like no other day, longing more and more for your loving There are no songs that I can sing to ease my troubled mind Cos my troubled mind will be troubled blue Until you say you're coming home to me, hooo, hooo Let me hear you say baby, let me hear you say the words Sing your love in a hurry Send it's melody via love bird A love bird, send your word, By a love bird There are no words that can express the way I feel today Cos I feel today, like no other day, longing more and more for your loving There is no other someone that can ease my aching heart Cos my aching heart told my troubled mind, the only remedy to this pain is your love Let me hear you say baby, everything's gonna be alright Stop my heart from aching Stop my eyes from crying through the night Through the night, I won't cry Through the night Doo, doo doo, doo doo doo doo The real thing, not my dreams, The real thing, not my dreams The real thing, not my dreams The real thing
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Written by: STEVIE WONDER
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The Real Thing" - Sergio Mendes VersionReleased in 1977, "The Real Thing" is a funk/soul, jazz fusion genre song recorded by Brazilian musician Sergio Mendes.
- This version of the song features soul-infused jazz fusion that displays Mendes' signature style, blending Brazilian rhythms with American pop and jazz.
- Famous jazz artist Herbie Hancock made an appearance on this track, providing a synthesizer solo.
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The Real Thing" - Sergio Mendes & Brasil '77 VersionThis version of "The Real Thing" features the group Sergio Mendes & Brasil '77, one of Mendes' many collaborations during his career.
- Brasil '77 provided additional vocals and instrumentation that further emphasized the song's fusion of Brazilian and American musical elements.
- One notable characteristic of the Brasil '77 version is its slightly faster tempo when compared to the original.
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The Real Thing" - Vanessa Williams VersionAmerican actress, singer, and fashion designer Vanessa Williams also covered "The Real Thing" in 2009.
- Williams' rendition is drawn from her album also titled "The Real Thing", her first record under the Concord Records label.
- Her version of the song introduces a more pop-oriented style, a marked departure from the jazz fusion of the original.
- The song achieved commercial success, featuring prominent roles in several commercials and becoming a popular song in adult contemporary radio rotations.
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