CaptainCarlossi's video: 2 Unlimited - The Real Thing

# Remastered 2 Unlimited wih The Real Thing from the Album The Real Things (1994) remastered as an AI Upscale in 4K with CD Sound. "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. "The Real Thing (2 Unlimited song)" contains samples of Toccata and Fugue in D minor by Johann Sebastian Bach. According to classicfm.com, it is considered one of the biggest pop songs to sample classical music in the last 25 years." Music & Media commented in their review, "In no time, chart positions are reported from the UK, Ireland, Holland, Belgium, Germany and Denmark. With this ABBAesque pop dance chorus many territories will follow." Perthshire Advertiser said, "They've found a new formula yet, but it'll still be a smash!" Pop Rescue wrote that "it's clear here that 2 Unlimited were packing a punch with this song 'and we're not gonna stop until we reach the highest top', sings Anita." Select added that the song "has a funky key riff". Smash Hits gave it 3 out of 5, noting, "Ditching their heavy heavy techno techno for a bit of a housey classical vibe, the 'Limited look set to continue their near unblemished run of chart hits. "The Real Thing" was a major hit in several countries, making it one of 2 Unlimited's most successful songs. It peaked at number-one in Finland and the Netherlands, as well as on the Eurochart Hot 100. In addition, the single reached number 2 in Belgium, Denmark, Sweden and Switzerland, and was also a Top 10 hit in Austria, France, Germany, Italy, Norway, Scotland, Spain and the United Kingdom. In the latter, it went to number 6 on May 22, 1994, in its second week on the UK Singles Chart. Outside Europe, "The Real Thing" peaked at number 2 in Israel, number 22 in New Zealand and number 39 in Australia. It was awarded with a platinum record in the Netherlands, after 60,000 singles were sold. "The Real Thing" entered the European airplay chart Border Breakers at number 12 on June 4 due to crossover airplay in East Central-, West-, Central-, Northwest- and North-European regions, and peaked at the third position on July 2 The music video for "The Real Thing" was directed by director Nigel Simpkiss. It was released in the UK in May 1994. Simpkiss also directed the music video for "Let the Beat Control Your Body". The video was uploaded to YouTube in December 2013. In August 2020, it has got more than 1,100,000 views. (Wikipedia)