Christopher Charles Amoo (born 14 October 1952) is a British singer-songwriter, and the lead singer of English soul group, The Real Thing.
Background Amoo was born on 14 October 1952 in Liverpool, England.Soulwalking the real thing He comes from a mixed-race background, with a Ghanaian grandfather and an Irish grandmother. His elder brother Eddie Amoo was also a member of The Real Thing; he died on 23 February 2018. The Tottenhen Independent, 8 April 2016 The Real Thing bring their 40th anniversary tour to Edmonton – Mattie Lacey-Davidson Amoo is married to Julie Amoo née Mello.
Music The Real Thing As a member of The Real Thing, he achieved success with "You to Me Are Everything," "Can't Get By Without You," and "Can You Feel the Force?"Joined-Up Thinking, By Stevyn Colgan Round 5, I'D RATHER HAVE A FULL BOTTLE IN FRONT OF ME...
In March 1977, his song "You'll Never Know What You're Missing" was ranked No. 23 in the Billboard chart, having been at No. 20 the previous week.Billboard, 28 March 1977 Page 75 Billboard Hits Of The World, Britain
Solo In 1981, his single "This Must Be Love," (a Phil Collins composition) b/w "You'll Never Know What You're Missing" was released on the Precision label.45cat Record Details, Chris Amoo, Catalogue: PAR 118 In March 1984, a single recorded with Debby Bishop was released on EMI. The song "No Choir of Angels" was backed with "Love Talk."45cat Record Details, Chris Amoo And Debby Bishop, Catalogue: EMI 5455 In April of that year, along with Alan Price and others, he appeared in the final episode of a show hosted by Marti Caine.BBC Genome Project Marti Caine, BBC Two England, 10 April 1984, ContributorsThe Glasgow Herald, Tuesday 10 April 1984 TV: Compiled by DAVID BELCHER, BBC2, 9.0 Marti Caine
Discography + Singles Title Release info Year Notes "This Must Be Love" / "You'll Never Know What You're Missing" Precision PAR 118 1981 " No Choir of Angels" / "Love Talk" EMI 5455 1984 Credited to Chris Amoo and Debby Bishop A1. "You To Me Are Everything" (Disco Dude Mix), A2. "You To Me Are Everything" (Disco Universal Dub)B1. "You To Me Are Everything" (Album Version), B2. "You To Me Are Everything" (Disco Instrumental) Polydor SUNLPR 01 1998 Credited to Sunzet featuring Chris Amoo of the Real Thing Discogs Chris Amoo Discography
Dog shows As a dog breeder, he and his wife Julie Amoo entered their Afghan Hound, named Viscount Grant, into Crufts dog show, where it won the 1987 Best in Show title.The Birmingham Mail, 5 March 2013 – The battle to be top dog is on as Birmingham prepares for Crufts That year, he also served as one of the Easter Team Match judges at The Junior Handlers Club.The Junior Handlers Club History, Interesting Milestones: 1987
At Crufts 2013, their Afghan hound won third place in its class.
In 2015, he judged the Irish Wolfhound, Levriero irlandese – 25th French Breed Show event.Irish Wolfhound Irish Wolfhound- Levriero irlandese – 25th French Breed Show ” Nationale D’Elevage RALIE”
In May 2016, he was on the judging panel at the CAC show.EIWC CAC Show For all Sighthound and Mediterranean Breeds He also served as a judge at E.I.W.C 2016.R.A.L.I.E. Agenda 2016, Congrès E.I.W.C. 2016
Television + List Title Episode Role Director / Producer Year Notes # Marti Episode #5.5 Himself Brian Whitehouse (Dir.), Stewart Morris (Prod.) 1984 Host: Marti Caine< Crufts 88 Himself Neil Eccles (Prod.) 1988BBC Genome Project Crufts 88, BBC Two England, 7 February 1988 After They Were Famous Episode #2.4 Himself 2000 Hit Me Baby 1 More Time Episode #1.4 Himself 2005
Radio + List Title Episode Role Director / Producer Year Notes # Motown on the Mersey Himself James Crawford (Prod.) 2007BBC Genome Project Motown on the Mersey, BBC Radio 2, 6 March 2007
Film + List Title Episode Role Director / Producer Year Notes # Everything - The Real Thing Story Himself Simon Sheridan (Prod.) 2019 Broadcast on BBC Four in August 2020
References Interview with Ginger and Nuts, January 2021. Mixcloud.