Music Metrics Vault

Hot Chocolate

Data updated on 2024-11-20 16:27:28 UTC
The multidimensional Hot Chocolate incorporated strains of soul, rock, reggae, and disco into their sound and, during the '70s and early '80s, scored a dozen Top 10 hits in their native U.K. Formed by Errol Brown and Tony Wilson, the interracial band debuted in 1969 as Hot Chocolate Band with a cover of Plastic Ono Band's "Give Peace a Chance," issued on the Beatles' Apple Records. The band then forged a long-term alliance with producer Mickie Most and his RAK label, for which Brown and Wilson also wrote material for other artists. From 1970 through 1973, Hot Chocolate released seven singles. "Love Is Life" and "I Believe (In Love)" were Top 10 U.K. hits, as was "Brother Louie," a bleak tale regarding an interracial relationship. A cover version, shrewdly recorded by Stories, went to number one in the U.S.

Although Hot Chocolate were active for several years strictly as a singles act, they released eight albums during the mid- to late '70s and early '80s. Cicero Park (1974) trailed "Brother Louie" and continued to explore themes of race and class. It's regarded as the band's most significant artistic statement. Highlight "Emma," in which the subject struggles to find fame and commits suicide, was an additional Top 10 U.K. single, and it reached the same level in the U.S. Hot Chocolate (1975) was propelled by the funkier "You Sexy Thing," yet another A-side that reached the Top 10 of the U.K. and U.S. pop charts. The band finally reached the absolute top in their homeland with "So You Win Again," a relaxed, resigned disco number from Every 1's a Winner (1978). Around this time, Wilson juggled a solo career on the Bearsville label.

The band split in 1986, but a different lineup featuring neither Brown nor Wilson took shape early the following decade. Versions of Hot Chocolate performed and toured through the 2010s. Brown, who had released a handful of major-label solo albums, died of liver cancer in 2015. ~ Andy Kellman, Rovi

Genres

: disco

Total plays

550.2 million
Updated on 2024-11-20

Monthly listeners

3,217,926

Followers

300,028

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    Sydney
    70,123 listeners
  2. United Kingdom
    London
    44,059 listeners
  3. Australia
    Melbourne
    60,633 listeners
  4. Australia
    Brisbane
    50,818 listeners
  5. Chile
    Santiago
    40,400 listeners

Related artists

Hues Corporation
Hues Corporation
The Contours
The Contours

Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
You Sexy Thing
You Sexy Thing
372,519,409 4:04 1975-01-01
Every 1's a Winner - Single Version
Every 1's a Winner - Single Version
58,758,207 4:49 1978-01-01
It Started with a Kiss - 2011 Remaster
It Started with a Kiss - 2011 Remaster
25,420,941 4:03 1982-01-01
So You Win Again
So You Win Again
21,761,932 4:31 1978-01-01
Emma
Emma
11,399,958 3:55 1974-01-01
Every 1'S a Winner
Every 1'S a Winner
10,764,769 4:04 1987-02-09
Brother Louie
Brother Louie
4,331,226 4:59 1974-01-01
You Could've Been a Lady
You Could've Been a Lady
4,196,656 3:48 1976-01-01
No Doubt About It
No Doubt About It
3,643,030 4:30 1987-02-09
Girl Crazy - 2011 Remaster
Girl Crazy - 2011 Remaster
2,529,922 3:20 1982-01-01
I Just Love What You're Doing - 2011 Remaster
I Just Love What You're Doing - 2011 Remaster
2,018,949 6:36 1979-01-01
I'll Put You Together Again
I'll Put You Together Again
1,905,150 3:53 1978-01-01
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac
1,874,633 5:10 1976-01-01
Confetti Day
Confetti Day
1,478,445 4:40 1978-01-01
Sexything (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
Sexything (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
1,151,850 3:49 2009-12-01
You Sexy Thing (Re-Recorded)
You Sexy Thing (Re-Recorded)
1,151,850 3:49 2009-08-01
Every 1's a Winner (12" Version)
Every 1's a Winner (12" Version)
1,079,766 6:42 2019-12-27
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix
939,641 3:54 2003-02-28
I Gave You My Heart (Didn't I) - 2011 Remaster
I Gave You My Heart (Didn't I) - 2011 Remaster
899,133 3:45 1983-01-01
What Kinda Boy You Lookin' for (Girl)
What Kinda Boy You Lookin' for (Girl)
828,562 3:48 1987-02-09
Put Your Love In Me
Put Your Love In Me
820,418 5:46 2011-01-31
Put Your Love in Me
Put Your Love in Me
820,418 5:46 1978-01-01
Disco Queen
Disco Queen
694,427 3:35 1974-01-01
A Child's Prayer
A Child's Prayer
660,401 3:52 1975-01-01
Man to Man
Man to Man
653,454 4:22 1976-01-01
Every 1's a Winner - Long Mix
Every 1's a Winner - Long Mix
642,078 7:21 2020-03-13
Love Is Life
Love Is Life
627,165 3:39 1974-01-01
Brand New Christmas
Brand New Christmas
588,892 3:38 2013-11-11
Every 1's a Winner
Every 1's a Winner
507,522 4:17 2009-08-01
Don't Stop It Now
Don't Stop It Now
467,965 3:02 1976-01-01
I Believe (In Love)
I Believe (In Love)
464,267 3:53 1974-01-01
You Could've Been a Lady
You Could've Been a Lady
418,635 3:41 1974-01-01
Tears On the Telephone
Tears On the Telephone
400,615 3:14 1987-02-09
Tears on the Telephone - 2011 Remaster
Tears on the Telephone - 2011 Remaster
400,615 3:12 1983-01-01
Mindless Boogie - 2011 Remaster
Mindless Boogie - 2011 Remaster
386,647 8:57 1979-01-01
Are You Getting Enough Happiness
Are You Getting Enough Happiness
383,091 5:50 1982-01-01
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
380,307 4:19 1980-01-01
Manamaaliye
Manamaaliye
379,730 4:16 2018-07-18
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (The Revenge Edit)
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (The Revenge Edit)
362,169 7:24 2018-12-07
Cheri Babe
Cheri Babe
361,233 2:52 1975-01-01
Chances - 2011 Remaster
Chances - 2011 Remaster
331,582 4:00 1982-01-01
You'll Always Be a Friend
You'll Always Be a Friend
305,919 3:29 1974-01-01
Lay Me Down Nice an' Easy
Lay Me Down Nice an' Easy
291,470 3:29 1975-01-01
Lay Me Down - 2011 Remaster
Lay Me Down - 2011 Remaster
291,470 3:31 2011-01-31
Everything Should Be Funky
Everything Should Be Funky
288,806 3:06 1975-01-01
Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac - 2011 Remaster
Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac - 2011 Remaster
288,479 5:20 2011-01-31
A Warm Smile
A Warm Smile
271,395 5:24 1975-01-01
Going Through the Motions
Going Through the Motions
248,125 5:49 1979-01-01
Stay with Me
Stay with Me
247,113 4:07 1978-01-01
Hello America
Hello America
238,268 3:25 1975-01-01
Brand New Christmas - 2011 Remaster
Brand New Christmas - 2011 Remaster
233,092 4:25 1980-01-01
Could've Been A Lady
Could've Been A Lady
226,514 3:39 2018-12-07
Sometimes It Hurts to Be a Friend
Sometimes It Hurts to Be a Friend
217,771 5:24 1978-01-01
The Power of Love
The Power of Love
217,190 3:19 1978-01-01
You Sexy Thing - Extended Replay Mix
You Sexy Thing - Extended Replay Mix
208,771 7:19 1987-01-01
Every 1's a Winner - Sexy Remix
Every 1's a Winner - Sexy Remix
205,198 6:27 1987-01-01
You Could've Been a Lady
You Could've Been a Lady
190,924 4:24 2011-01-31
Call the Police
Call the Police
187,628 3:59 1975-01-01
Make You Feel Like a Woman
Make You Feel Like a Woman
187,558 3:42 1978-01-01
I'm Gonna Make You Feel Like a Woman - 2011 Remaster
I'm Gonna Make You Feel Like a Woman - 2011 Remaster
187,558 3:42 2011-01-31
Cicero Park
Cicero Park
171,455 4:41 1974-01-01
Amazing Skin Song
Amazing Skin Song
169,336 4:05 1975-01-01
Touch the Night - 2011 Remaster
Touch the Night - 2011 Remaster
168,234 5:16 1983-01-01
Love's Coming on Strong
Love's Coming on Strong
159,760 3:42 1975-01-01
The Street
The Street
155,806 5:09 1975-01-01
Sexy Lady
Sexy Lady
148,146 3:20 1975-01-01
I'm Sorry - 2011 Remastered Version
I'm Sorry - 2011 Remastered Version
145,218 4:41 1983-01-01
Heartache No 9
Heartache No 9
144,199 3:52 1987-02-09
Dollar Sign
Dollar Sign
137,811 2:58 1975-01-01
Blue Night
Blue Night
137,523 4:02 1975-01-01
We Had True Love
We Had True Love
136,483 6:15 2012-09-25
No Tears - 2011 Remaster
No Tears - 2011 Remaster
132,472 3:48 1982-01-01
Mystery - 2011 Remaster
Mystery - 2011 Remaster
131,589 3:47 1982-01-01
Could Have Been Born in the Ghetto
Could Have Been Born in the Ghetto
130,664 5:51 1974-01-01
Rumours
Rumours
127,272 4:32 1974-01-01
Love Is the Answer One More Time
Love Is the Answer One More Time
124,812 2:57 1978-01-01
Beautiful Lady
Beautiful Lady
119,255 2:48 1976-01-01
Runaway Girl
Runaway Girl
117,696 3:26 1978-01-01
Let Them Be the Judge
Let Them Be the Judge
112,973 3:26 1978-01-01
Jeannie - 2011 Remastered Version
Jeannie - 2011 Remastered Version
111,168 3:44 1983-01-01
Love Is a Good Thing - 2011 Remaster
Love Is a Good Thing - 2011 Remaster
109,328 3:53 1983-01-01
Changing World
Changing World
108,781 4:32 1974-01-01
Let's Try Again - 2011 Remaster
Let's Try Again - 2011 Remaster
95,055 4:28 1983-01-01
Seventeen Years of Age
Seventeen Years of Age
93,353 3:56 1976-01-01
Sexy Carribean Girl - 2011 Remaster
Sexy Carribean Girl - 2011 Remaster
88,692 5:25 1983-01-01
Pretty Girls
Pretty Girls
84,170 2:26 1974-01-01
West End of Park Lane
West End of Park Lane
73,885 3:30 1978-01-01
Mary-Anne
Mary-Anne
71,520 3:54 1974-01-01
Emotion Explosion - 2011 Remaster
Emotion Explosion - 2011 Remaster
69,582 4:03 1982-01-01
Heartache No 9 - Extended Remix
Heartache No 9 - Extended Remix
69,002 5:22 1994-09-12
A Part of Being with You
A Part of Being with You
68,564 2:56 1978-01-01
Friend of Mine - 2011 Remaster
Friend of Mine - 2011 Remaster
67,259 3:42 1983-01-01
You'll Never Be so Wrong - 2011 Remaster
You'll Never Be so Wrong - 2011 Remaster
66,344 4:29 1982-01-01
Love Me to Sleep - 2011 Remaster
Love Me to Sleep - 2011 Remaster
66,097 3:59 1980-01-01
Everybody's Laughing
Everybody's Laughing
64,952 3:10 1974-01-01
Love Is a Good Thing
Love Is a Good Thing
64,306 3:53 2004-04-19
Bump and Dilly Down
Bump and Dilly Down
62,211 2:59 1974-01-01
Mindless Boogie
Mindless Boogie
61,883 4:20 1994-09-12
Makin' Music
Makin' Music
60,167 3:46 1974-01-01
Go Go Girl
Go Go Girl
59,500 3:49 1974-01-01
I Want to Be Free
I Want to Be Free
59,288 2:51 1974-01-01
You're a Natural High
You're a Natural High
58,749 3:08 1974-01-01
Dance (Get Down to It) - 2011 Remaster
Dance (Get Down to It) - 2011 Remaster
58,551 4:45 1979-01-01
Caveman Billy
Caveman Billy
54,698 4:02 1974-01-01
Living on a Shoe String
Living on a Shoe String
54,202 4:19 1976-01-01
Ruth
Ruth
54,080 4:01 1974-01-01
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Single Mix
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Single Mix
53,797 3:42 1998-01-01
Funky Rock 'n' Roll
Funky Rock 'n' Roll
53,512 4:48 1974-01-01
No Doubt About It - Tequila Mix
No Doubt About It - Tequila Mix
52,282 6:43 1987-01-01
Secret Hideaway - 2011 Remaster
Secret Hideaway - 2011 Remaster
50,544 3:11 1983-01-01
Sex Appeal
Sex Appeal
50,473 4:01 1976-01-01
Don't Stop It Now - 2011 Remaster
Don't Stop It Now - 2011 Remaster
47,941 3:02 2011-01-31
Night Ride - 2011 Remaster
Night Ride - 2011 Remaster
47,568 6:10 1979-01-01
Sugar Daddy
Sugar Daddy
45,614 5:29 1976-01-01
Going Through the Motions
Going Through the Motions
45,154 4:11 1994-09-12
Makin' Music - Single Version
Makin' Music - Single Version
43,548 3:51 1974-01-01
So You Win Again
So You Win Again
43,531 4:04 2020-05-15
The Girl's a Fox
The Girl's a Fox
43,044 3:37 2004-04-19
A Love Like Yours
A Love Like Yours
40,738 3:29 1974-01-01
Eyes of a Growing Child
Eyes of a Growing Child
40,312 3:57 1976-01-01
Robot Love
Robot Love
39,530 4:42 2020-04-24
You'll Never Be So Wrong
You'll Never Be So Wrong
39,367 4:29 1994-09-12
Don't Turn It Off
Don't Turn It Off
38,602 4:08 2021-10-29
A Man Needs a Woman
A Man Needs a Woman
37,885 3:56 1974-01-01
One Night's Not Enough - 2011 Remaster
One Night's Not Enough - 2011 Remaster
37,235 4:18 1982-01-01
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac - D.D. Mix
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac - D.D. Mix
36,253 3:08 2020-04-03
Dreaming of You - 2011 Remaster
Dreaming of You - 2011 Remaster
36,056 5:23 1979-01-01
One Life
One Life
35,224 3:60 2021-10-29
Harry
Harry
33,393 3:60 1976-01-01
Losing You - 2011 Remaster
Losing You - 2011 Remaster
32,477 4:21 1980-01-01
Walking on the Moon - 2011 Remaster
Walking on the Moon - 2011 Remaster
30,997 5:39 1980-01-01
So You Win Again - New Mix 1987
So You Win Again - New Mix 1987
30,228 6:04 1987-01-01
Gotta Give Up Your Love - 2011 Remaster
Gotta Give Up Your Love - 2011 Remaster
26,862 3:40 1980-01-01
Give Peace a Chance
Give Peace a Chance
26,306 4:37 2005-12-02
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Instrumental
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Instrumental
25,533 3:59 2020-05-15
It Started with a Kiss - New Mix 1987
It Started with a Kiss - New Mix 1987
25,527 5:10 1987-01-01
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Winner Mix
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Winner Mix
24,917 25:54 1998-01-01
Green Shirt - 2011 Remaster
Green Shirt - 2011 Remaster
24,263 3:38 1980-01-01
Children of Spacemen - 2011 Remastered Version
Children of Spacemen - 2011 Remastered Version
24,024 4:06 1980-01-01
Another World
Another World
22,890 3:57 2018-11-27
Congas Man - 2011 Remaster
Congas Man - 2011 Remaster
22,878 4:19 1979-01-01
Megamix - Remix
Megamix - Remix
18,364 9:30 2020-05-15
Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac - New Mix 1987
Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac - New Mix 1987
16,715 7:09 1987-01-01
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy - New Mix 1987
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy - New Mix 1987
15,165 4:56 1987-01-01
You Sexy Thing [12" Version] - Winner Mix
You Sexy Thing [12" Version] - Winner Mix
15,053 7:13 2020-05-15
I Gave You My Heart (Didn't I) - New Mix 1987
I Gave You My Heart (Didn't I) - New Mix 1987
14,851 5:06 1987-01-01
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
13,908 3:20 2020-05-15
Sex Appeal - 2011 Remastered Version
Sex Appeal - 2011 Remastered Version
13,606 4:08 2011-01-31
A Love Like Yours - 2011 Remaster
A Love Like Yours - 2011 Remaster
13,103 3:31 2011-01-31
It's My Birthday
It's My Birthday
12,845 3:19 2020-05-15
Love Me to Sleep
Love Me to Sleep
12,818 3:58 1994-09-12
Gimme Some of Your Lovin'
Gimme Some of Your Lovin'
12,733 3:39 2020-05-15
Walking on the Moon
Walking on the Moon
11,855 5:27 2004-04-19
Bed Games
Bed Games
11,381 4:25 2020-05-15
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
10,640 5:21 2020-05-15
Got to Get Back to Work
Got to Get Back to Work
10,472 3:09 2020-05-15
Losing You
Losing You
10,313 4:18 2004-04-19
I've Got You On My Mind
I've Got You On My Mind
10,092 4:59 2020-05-15
Living Without Tomorrow
Living Without Tomorrow
7,608 2:27 2005-12-02
Seventeen Years of Age - 2011 Remaster
Seventeen Years of Age - 2011 Remaster
7,340 3:57 2011-01-31
Living on a Shoe String - 2011 Remaster
Living on a Shoe String - 2011 Remaster
6,897 4:22 2011-01-31
No Doubt About It - Little Tequila Mix
No Doubt About It - Little Tequila Mix
6,753 3:54 2020-05-15
Sugar Daddy - 2011 Remaster
Sugar Daddy - 2011 Remaster
6,262 5:30 2011-01-31
You'll Never Be So Wrong (12" Version) - Remix
You'll Never Be So Wrong (12" Version) - Remix
6,033 4:29 2020-05-15
You Sexy Thing - [Remix] [Sexy Bonus Beats]
You Sexy Thing - [Remix] [Sexy Bonus Beats]
5,927 2:33 2020-05-15
No Tears
No Tears
5,798 3:47 2004-04-19
You Sexy Thing [7" Version] - Winner Mix
You Sexy Thing [7" Version] - Winner Mix
5,590 3:37 2020-05-15
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac - D. D. Convertible Mix
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac - D. D. Convertible Mix
5,561 7:10 2020-05-15
Harry - 2011 Remaster
Harry - 2011 Remaster
5,185 4:00 2011-01-31
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix Bonus Bears
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix Bonus Bears
5,048 3:10 2020-05-15
Heartache No 9 (Dub Version) - Remix
Heartache No 9 (Dub Version) - Remix
4,097 5:02 2020-05-15
Telephone Girl Mix
Telephone Girl Mix
2,876 11:10 1998-01-01
The First Day of Summer
The First Day of Summer
2,280 4:52 2005-11-17
Love You
Love You
2,095 3:33 2022-11-10
Cadillac Kiss Mix
Cadillac Kiss Mix
1,697 17:46 1998-01-01
Get It Right
Get It Right
< 1000 3:49 2005-11-17
Bump Up And Dilly Down
Bump Up And Dilly Down
< 1000 2:55 2010-10-25
Go Go Girl
Go Go Girl
< 1000 3:41 2010-10-25
Changing World
Changing World
< 1000 3:40 2010-10-25

New releases

The RAK Singles
The RAK Singles
2021-10-29
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Remixes and Rarities
Remixes and Rarities
2020-05-15
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Remixes and Rarities
Remixes and Rarities
2020-05-15
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Robot Love
Robot Love
2020-04-24
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (D.D. Mix)
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (D.D. Mix)
2020-04-03
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Every 1's a Winner (Long Mix)
Every 1's a Winner (Long Mix)
2020-03-13
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Everyone's a Winner
Everyone's a Winner
2019-12-27
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
The Greatest Hits
The Greatest Hits
2019-01-25
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (The Revenge Edit)
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (The Revenge Edit)
2018-12-07
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Could've Been A Lady
Could've Been A Lady
2018-12-07
[Independent]
Another World
Another World
2018-11-27
[Independent]
You Sexy Thing
You Sexy Thing
2018-06-15
[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
15 Classic Tracks: Hot Chocolate
15 Classic Tracks: Hot Chocolate
2013-05-03
[Parlophone UK]
5 Bites: Mini Album - EP (2011 Remaster)
5 Bites: Mini Album - EP (2011 Remaster)
2012-05-21
[Parlophone UK]
All the Best
All the Best
2012-04-23
[Parlophone UK]
Alle 40 Goed
Alle 40 Goed
2012-04-02
[Parlophone UK]
Box Selection (Their 8 RAK Albums 1974-1983)
Box Selection (Their 8 RAK Albums 1974-1983)
2011-01-31
[Parlophone UK]
Essential
Essential
2011-01-01
[Parlophone UK]
A's, B's and Rarities
A's, B's and Rarities
2005-12-02
[Parlophone UK]
Hot Chocolate - The Essential Collection
Hot Chocolate - The Essential Collection
2004-04-19
[Parlophone UK]
The Best of Hot Chocolate
The Best of Hot Chocolate
2003-02-28
[Parlophone UK]
Hot Chocolate - Premium Gold Collection
Hot Chocolate - Premium Gold Collection
2003-02-28
[Parlophone UK]
More Greatest Hits
More Greatest Hits
2001-01-01
[Parlophone UK]
The Sexy Hit Mix
The Sexy Hit Mix
1998-01-01
[Parlophone UK]
Their Greatest Hits
Their Greatest Hits
1997-10-20
[Parlophone UK]
Greatest Hits Volume 2
Greatest Hits Volume 2
1995-11-13
[Parlophone UK]
The Rest of the Best of Hot Chocolate
The Rest of the Best of Hot Chocolate
1994-09-12
[Parlophone UK]
The Very Best of Hot Chocolate
The Very Best of Hot Chocolate
1987-02-09
[Parlophone UK]
Hot Chocolate 2001
Hot Chocolate 2001
1987-01-01
[Parlophone UK]
Love Shot
Love Shot
1983-01-01
[Rhino]
Mystery
Mystery
1982-01-01
[Rhino]
Class
Class
1980-01-01
[Rhino]
Going Through the Motions
Going Through the Motions
1979-01-01
[Rhino]
Every 1's a Winner
Every 1's a Winner
1978-01-01
[Parlophone UK]
Man to Man
Man to Man
1976-01-01
[Parlophone UK]
Hot Chocolate
Hot Chocolate
1975-01-01
[Parlophone UK]
Cicero Park
Cicero Park
1974-01-01
[Parlophone UK]