"It's the Real Thing" is a 1989 song by American R&B singer
Angela Winbush
Angela Lisa Winbush (born January 18, 1955) is an American R&B/soul singer-songwriter, musician and record producer who rose to fame first in the 1980s R&B duo René & Angela, also scoring hits as a solo artist. To date, Winbush has sold over ...
. It is the lead single from her second studio album, ''
The Real Thing The Real Thing or Real Thing may refer to:
Film and television
* The Real Thing (film), ''The Real Thing'' (film) or ''Livers Ain't Cheap'', a 1996 American film
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''. The track was an R&B hit which peaked to number two on the
R&B Singles
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chart. Actor
Don Cheadle
Donald Frank Cheadle Jr. (; born November 29, 1964) is an American actor. He is the recipient of multiple accolades, including two Grammy Awards, a Tony Award, two Golden Globe Awards and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also earned nom ...
appears in the music video for the song.
Track listing
;US, Vinyl 12" Single
Angel Winbush - It's The Real Thing (Vinyl Single)
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Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
References
Angela Winbush songs
1989 singles
Songs written by Angela Winbush
1989 songs
PolyGram singles
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