The Real Thing

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About The Real Thing

"The Real Thing" is a 1994 song recorded by Dutch Eurodance band 2 Unlimited. It was released as the first single from their third album, Real Things. The single scored chart success in many European countries topping the charts in Finland and the Netherlands while peaking at number 2 in Denmark, Sweden, Belgium and Switzerland. It also was a top 10 hit in Austria, France, Italy, Germany, Norway, Scotland, Spain and the UK. "The Real Thing" entered the Eurochart Hot 100 May 28, 1994 at 30 and peaked at number-one three weeks later. Outside Europe, the song reached number 2 in Israel and number 39 in Australia. 


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1994
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It's the real thing that makes your body swing
Open your ears for the techno rap sing
Back on the track, no my name ain't Jack
You try to criticize, so now step back
I travelled the world all round and round
Make a lot of heads go upside down
If it ain't rough, no, it ain't no thing
Just let yourself go cause you're rolling with the real thing

We're going for the real thing
Go, go let yourself go
Go, go let yourself go
Searchin' for the real thing
Do this, do this 
Come on, come on 
Do this, do this

No more waiting, anticipating
We're searching for the real thing
No more waiting, anticipating
We're going for the real thing

I select the thoughts and need from people's minds
Combine it with my own style, I ain't blind
One of a kind make sure I'll find
A way to gain and win cause it's the real thing
The music flows, I lay these rhymes
Time for some action, cause it's about time
Pay close attention, are you out, are you in?
'Cause if you roll, you're rolling with the real thing

Searchin' for the real thing
Do this, do this 
Come on, come on 
Do this, do this
We're going for the real thing
Go, go let yourself go
Go, go let yourself go

No more waiting, anticipating
We're searching for the real thing
No more waiting, anticipating
We're going for the real thing
And we're not gonna stop
Until we reach the highest top
We don't need, to stop
We'll keep on searchin' till we drop

Never stop the real thing
Yeah
Give me the real thing
Cheer, cheer, cheer
Let yourself go
Let yourself go
Go, go, go, go, go, go

No more waiting, anticipating
We're searching for the real thing
No more waiting, anticipating
We're going for the real thing
And we're not gonna stop
Until we reach the highest top
We don't need, to stop
We'll keep on searchin' till we drop

Go, go, go, go, go, go

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2 Unlimited

2 Unlimited is a Dutch Eurodance group formed in 1991. The project is the brainchild of Belgian producers Jean-Paul DeCoster and Phil Wilde, and is fronted by a Dutch duo, rapper Ray Slijngaard and singer Anita Doth. During five years of enormous worldwide popularity, the act scored 16 chart hits, including "Get Ready for This", "Twilight Zone", "No Limit" and "Tribal Dance". During their career, they have sold 18 million records worldwide. more »

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Written by: PHIL WILDE, PETER JOZEF M. BAUWENS, RAYMOND SLIJNGAARD, ANITA D. DOTH

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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14 facts about this song

Release Information
"The Real Thing" by 2 Unlimited was released in the year 1994.
Album Information
The song is part of their album entitled "Real Things."
Music Genre
Stylistically, the track falls under the Eurodance genre, one of the most popular music genres in the 90s.
Commercial Success
"The Real Thing" experienced significant commercial success, it peaked at number-one position in the chart in Ireland, and it also reached the top five in Austria, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Scotland, Spain, Switzerland and the UK.
Chart Ranking - UK
The song ranked 2nd on the United Kingdom Top Singles Chart.
Chart Ranking - US
In the United States, the song hit the 4th position on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Music Video
The music video for "The Real Thing" features energetic dance sequences reflecting the high-energy vibe of the track.
2 Unlimited Background
2 Unlimited, the group behind the song, is a Dutch dance project founded in 1991 by Belgian producers Jean-Paul De Coster and Phil Wilde.
Relaunch and Artist Performance
While the original artists of this popular song were Anita Doth and Ray Slijngaard, the song was also performed by Kim Vergouwen and Marvin de Bruin when 2 Unlimited was relaunched in 2016.
Cultural Significance
"The Real Thing" remains a popular track to this day, often featured in various throwback playlists and radio programs.
Cover Versions
Due to its success and popularity, the song has been covered by numerous artists over the years.
Soundtrack Appearance
The song was featured on the soundtrack for the 2016 film, "Warcraft: The Beginning."
Bonus Track Feature
The extended version of "The Real Thing" is featured as a bonus track in the album "Real Things."
Chart Longevity
The song spent a total of eleven weeks in the UK Singles Chart, showcasing its enduring popularity.

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