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Hot Chocolate

Data updated on 2025-09-15 14:19:00 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

618.5 million
Updated on 2025-09-15

Monthly listeners

3,686,229

Followers

338,929

Top Cities

  1. Australia
    Sydney
    74,214 listeners
  2. Australia
    Melbourne
    63,532 listeners
  3. Australia
    Brisbane
    61,755 listeners
  4. United Kingdom
    London
    103,383 listeners
  5. Netherlands
    Amsterdam
    48,245 listeners

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Most popular tracks

Track Plays Duration Release date
You Sexy Thing
You Sexy Thing
417,657,067 4:04 1975-01-01
Every 1's a Winner - Single Version
Every 1's a Winner - Single Version
70,349,575 4:49 1978-01-01
It Started with a Kiss - 2011 Remaster
It Started with a Kiss - 2011 Remaster
28,150,362 4:03 1982-01-01
So You Win Again
So You Win Again
24,112,714 4:31 1978-01-01
Emma
Emma
12,480,120 3:55 1974-01-01
Every 1'S a Winner
Every 1'S a Winner
11,704,839 4:04 1987-02-09
Brother Louie
Brother Louie
4,715,249 4:59 1974-01-01
You Could've Been a Lady
You Could've Been a Lady
4,426,609 3:48 1976-01-01
No Doubt About It
No Doubt About It
4,131,730 4:30 1987-02-09
Girl Crazy - 2011 Remaster
Girl Crazy - 2011 Remaster
2,815,691 3:20 1982-01-01
I Just Love What You're Doing - 2011 Remaster
I Just Love What You're Doing - 2011 Remaster
2,246,170 6:36 1979-01-01
I'll Put You Together Again
I'll Put You Together Again
2,060,605 3:53 1978-01-01
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac
2,033,357 5:10 1976-01-01
Confetti Day
Confetti Day
1,540,261 4:40 1978-01-01
Sexything (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
Sexything (Re-Recorded / Remastered)
1,207,821 3:49 2009-12-01
You Sexy Thing (Re-Recorded)
You Sexy Thing (Re-Recorded)
1,207,821 3:49 2009-08-01
Every 1's a Winner (12" Version)
Every 1's a Winner (12" Version)
1,182,104 6:42 2019-12-27
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix
1,182,079 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
1,018,826 3:45 1983-01-01
What Kinda Boy You Lookin' for (Girl)
What Kinda Boy You Lookin' for (Girl)
926,083 3:48 1987-02-09
Put Your Love In Me
Put Your Love In Me
905,337 5:46 2011-01-31
Put Your Love in Me
Put Your Love in Me
905,337 5:46 1978-01-01
Disco Queen
Disco Queen
758,985 3:35 1974-01-01
Man to Man
Man to Man
734,656 4:22 1976-01-01
A Child's Prayer
A Child's Prayer
721,433 3:52 1975-01-01
Love Is Life
Love Is Life
697,008 3:39 1974-01-01
Every 1's a Winner - Long Mix
Every 1's a Winner - Long Mix
695,444 7:21 2020-03-13
Brand New Christmas
Brand New Christmas
602,884 3:38 2013-11-11
Every 1's a Winner
Every 1's a Winner
529,142 4:17 2009-08-01
Don't Stop It Now
Don't Stop It Now
526,904 3:02 1976-01-01
I Believe (In Love)
I Believe (In Love)
516,231 3:53 1974-01-01
You Could've Been a Lady
You Could've Been a Lady
464,896 3:41 1974-01-01
Tears On the Telephone
Tears On the Telephone
448,792 3:14 1987-02-09
Tears on the Telephone - 2011 Remaster
Tears on the Telephone - 2011 Remaster
448,792 3:12 1983-01-01
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
423,413 4:19 1980-01-01
Are You Getting Enough Happiness
Are You Getting Enough Happiness
415,520 5:50 1982-01-01
Manamaaliye
Manamaaliye
408,428 4:16 2018-07-18
Mindless Boogie - 2011 Remaster
Mindless Boogie - 2011 Remaster
406,021 8:57 1979-01-01
Cheri Babe
Cheri Babe
398,901 2:52 1975-01-01
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (The Revenge Edit)
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (The Revenge Edit)
393,820 7:24 2018-12-07
Chances - 2011 Remaster
Chances - 2011 Remaster
370,168 4:00 1982-01-01
You'll Always Be a Friend
You'll Always Be a Friend
354,415 3:29 1974-01-01
Everything Should Be Funky
Everything Should Be Funky
309,051 3:06 1975-01-01
Lay Me Down Nice an' Easy
Lay Me Down Nice an' Easy
308,909 3:29 1975-01-01
Lay Me Down - 2011 Remaster
Lay Me Down - 2011 Remaster
308,909 3:31 2011-01-31
Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac - 2011 Remaster
Heaven Is in the Back Seat of My Cadillac - 2011 Remaster
297,357 5:20 2011-01-31
A Warm Smile
A Warm Smile
290,293 5:24 1975-01-01
Stay with Me
Stay with Me
270,863 4:07 1978-01-01
Going Through the Motions
Going Through the Motions
268,386 5:49 1979-01-01
Brand New Christmas - 2011 Remaster
Brand New Christmas - 2011 Remaster
260,981 4:25 1980-01-01
Hello America
Hello America
253,399 3:25 1975-01-01
You Sexy Thing - Extended Replay Mix
You Sexy Thing - Extended Replay Mix
235,589 7:19 1987-01-01
Could've Been A Lady
Could've Been A Lady
234,583 3:39 2018-12-07
Sometimes It Hurts to Be a Friend
Sometimes It Hurts to Be a Friend
232,711 5:24 1978-01-01
The Power of Love
The Power of Love
229,242 3:19 1978-01-01
Every 1's a Winner - Sexy Remix
Every 1's a Winner - Sexy Remix
225,655 6:27 1987-01-01
You Could've Been a Lady
You Could've Been a Lady
206,362 4:24 2011-01-31
Call the Police
Call the Police
197,719 3:59 1975-01-01
Make You Feel Like a Woman
Make You Feel Like a Woman
194,488 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
194,488 3:42 2011-01-31
Cicero Park
Cicero Park
182,720 4:41 1974-01-01
Amazing Skin Song
Amazing Skin Song
178,780 4:05 1975-01-01
Love's Coming on Strong
Love's Coming on Strong
174,630 3:42 1975-01-01
Touch the Night - 2011 Remaster
Touch the Night - 2011 Remaster
174,419 5:16 1983-01-01
The Street
The Street
165,931 5:09 1975-01-01
Sexy Lady
Sexy Lady
160,175 3:20 1975-01-01
Heartache No 9
Heartache No 9
158,212 3:52 1987-02-09
I'm Sorry - 2011 Remastered Version
I'm Sorry - 2011 Remastered Version
153,843 4:41 1983-01-01
Rumours
Rumours
149,840 4:32 1974-01-01
Blue Night
Blue Night
147,580 4:02 1975-01-01
Dollar Sign
Dollar Sign
147,511 2:58 1975-01-01
We Had True Love
We Had True Love
147,109 6:15 2012-09-25
No Tears - 2011 Remaster
No Tears - 2011 Remaster
143,339 3:48 1982-01-01
Could Have Been Born in the Ghetto
Could Have Been Born in the Ghetto
137,974 5:51 1974-01-01
Mystery - 2011 Remaster
Mystery - 2011 Remaster
134,951 3:47 1982-01-01
Love Is the Answer One More Time
Love Is the Answer One More Time
133,811 2:57 1978-01-01
Runaway Girl
Runaway Girl
127,811 3:26 1978-01-01
Beautiful Lady
Beautiful Lady
127,602 2:48 1976-01-01
Let Them Be the Judge
Let Them Be the Judge
122,538 3:26 1978-01-01
Jeannie - 2011 Remastered Version
Jeannie - 2011 Remastered Version
118,584 3:44 1983-01-01
Changing World
Changing World
114,562 4:32 1974-01-01
Love Is a Good Thing - 2011 Remaster
Love Is a Good Thing - 2011 Remaster
111,608 3:53 1983-01-01
Seventeen Years of Age
Seventeen Years of Age
99,101 3:56 1976-01-01
Let's Try Again - 2011 Remaster
Let's Try Again - 2011 Remaster
96,139 4:28 1983-01-01
Pretty Girls
Pretty Girls
91,925 2:26 1974-01-01
Sexy Carribean Girl - 2011 Remaster
Sexy Carribean Girl - 2011 Remaster
90,026 5:25 1983-01-01
West End of Park Lane
West End of Park Lane
79,036 3:30 1978-01-01
Mary-Anne
Mary-Anne
76,191 3:54 1974-01-01
Everybody's Laughing
Everybody's Laughing
73,489 3:10 1974-01-01
A Part of Being with You
A Part of Being with You
73,433 2:56 1978-01-01
Heartache No 9 - Extended Remix
Heartache No 9 - Extended Remix
73,121 5:22 1994-09-12
Emotion Explosion - 2011 Remaster
Emotion Explosion - 2011 Remaster
72,364 4:03 1982-01-01
Love Is a Good Thing
Love Is a Good Thing
69,953 3:53 2004-04-19
Love Me to Sleep - 2011 Remaster
Love Me to Sleep - 2011 Remaster
68,983 3:59 1980-01-01
Friend of Mine - 2011 Remaster
Friend of Mine - 2011 Remaster
68,713 3:42 1983-01-01
You'll Never Be so Wrong - 2011 Remaster
You'll Never Be so Wrong - 2011 Remaster
68,398 4:29 1982-01-01
Bump and Dilly Down
Bump and Dilly Down
66,906 2:59 1974-01-01
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Single Mix
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Single Mix
65,108 3:42 1998-01-01
Makin' Music
Makin' Music
64,963 3:46 1974-01-01
Mindless Boogie
Mindless Boogie
64,837 4:20 1994-09-12
Go Go Girl
Go Go Girl
63,991 3:49 1974-01-01
Dance (Get Down to It) - 2011 Remaster
Dance (Get Down to It) - 2011 Remaster
63,585 4:45 1979-01-01
I Want to Be Free
I Want to Be Free
63,258 2:51 1974-01-01
You're a Natural High
You're a Natural High
62,808 3:08 1974-01-01
Caveman Billy
Caveman Billy
62,787 4:02 1974-01-01
Ruth
Ruth
58,094 4:01 1974-01-01
Living on a Shoe String
Living on a Shoe String
57,491 4:19 1976-01-01
Funky Rock 'n' Roll
Funky Rock 'n' Roll
57,060 4:48 1974-01-01
No Doubt About It - Tequila Mix
No Doubt About It - Tequila Mix
55,297 6:43 1987-01-01
Sex Appeal
Sex Appeal
53,188 4:01 1976-01-01
Secret Hideaway - 2011 Remaster
Secret Hideaway - 2011 Remaster
51,279 3:11 1983-01-01
Night Ride - 2011 Remaster
Night Ride - 2011 Remaster
49,301 6:10 1979-01-01
Don't Stop It Now - 2011 Remaster
Don't Stop It Now - 2011 Remaster
49,221 3:02 2011-01-31
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Instrumental
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Instrumental
49,043 3:59 2020-05-15
So You Win Again
So You Win Again
48,688 4:04 2020-05-15
Sugar Daddy
Sugar Daddy
47,645 5:29 1976-01-01
Going Through the Motions
Going Through the Motions
47,359 4:11 1994-09-12
Makin' Music - Single Version
Makin' Music - Single Version
45,440 3:51 1974-01-01
The Girl's a Fox
The Girl's a Fox
44,739 3:37 2004-04-19
A Love Like Yours
A Love Like Yours
43,891 3:29 1974-01-01
Eyes of a Growing Child
Eyes of a Growing Child
43,140 3:57 1976-01-01
Don't Turn It Off
Don't Turn It Off
41,616 4:08 2021-10-29
Robot Love
Robot Love
40,807 4:42 2020-04-24
You'll Never Be So Wrong
You'll Never Be So Wrong
40,714 4:29 1994-09-12
A Man Needs a Woman
A Man Needs a Woman
40,521 3:56 1974-01-01
One Night's Not Enough - 2011 Remaster
One Night's Not Enough - 2011 Remaster
38,424 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
37,522 3:08 2020-04-03
Dreaming of You - 2011 Remaster
Dreaming of You - 2011 Remaster
37,320 5:23 1979-01-01
One Life
One Life
36,436 3:60 2021-10-29
Harry
Harry
34,971 3:60 1976-01-01
Losing You - 2011 Remaster
Losing You - 2011 Remaster
33,420 4:21 1980-01-01
Walking on the Moon - 2011 Remaster
Walking on the Moon - 2011 Remaster
31,993 5:39 1980-01-01
So You Win Again - New Mix 1987
So You Win Again - New Mix 1987
31,553 6:04 1987-01-01
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Winner Mix
You Sexy Thing - Sexy Winner Mix
28,355 25:54 1998-01-01
Gotta Give Up Your Love - 2011 Remaster
Gotta Give Up Your Love - 2011 Remaster
28,044 3:40 1980-01-01
Give Peace a Chance
Give Peace a Chance
27,105 4:37 2005-12-02
It Started with a Kiss - New Mix 1987
It Started with a Kiss - New Mix 1987
27,102 5:10 1987-01-01
Children of Spacemen - 2011 Remastered Version
Children of Spacemen - 2011 Remastered Version
25,184 4:06 1980-01-01
Green Shirt - 2011 Remaster
Green Shirt - 2011 Remaster
25,080 3:38 1980-01-01
Congas Man - 2011 Remaster
Congas Man - 2011 Remaster
23,794 4:19 1979-01-01
Another World
Another World
23,057 3:57 2018-11-27
Megamix - Remix
Megamix - Remix
21,570 9:30 2020-05-15
You Sexy Thing [12" Version] - Winner Mix
You Sexy Thing [12" Version] - Winner Mix
18,976 7:13 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
17,229 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
15,660 4:56 1987-01-01
I Gave You My Heart (Didn't I) - New Mix 1987
I Gave You My Heart (Didn't I) - New Mix 1987
15,539 5:06 1987-01-01
A Night to Remember
A Night to Remember
14,761 3:20 2020-05-15
Sex Appeal - 2011 Remastered Version
Sex Appeal - 2011 Remastered Version
14,308 4:08 2011-01-31
Gimme Some of Your Lovin'
Gimme Some of Your Lovin'
13,853 3:39 2020-05-15
It's My Birthday
It's My Birthday
13,478 3:19 2020-05-15
Love Me to Sleep
Love Me to Sleep
13,396 3:58 1994-09-12
A Love Like Yours - 2011 Remaster
A Love Like Yours - 2011 Remaster
13,299 3:31 2011-01-31
Walking on the Moon
Walking on the Moon
12,315 5:27 2004-04-19
Bed Games
Bed Games
12,104 4:25 2020-05-15
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
Are You Getting Enough of What Makes You Happy
11,330 5:21 2020-05-15
Got to Get Back to Work
Got to Get Back to Work
11,100 3:09 2020-05-15
Losing You
Losing You
11,037 4:18 2004-04-19
I've Got You On My Mind
I've Got You On My Mind
10,989 4:59 2020-05-15
Living Without Tomorrow
Living Without Tomorrow
7,686 2:27 2005-12-02
No Doubt About It - Little Tequila Mix
No Doubt About It - Little Tequila Mix
7,583 3:54 2020-05-15
Seventeen Years of Age - 2011 Remaster
Seventeen Years of Age - 2011 Remaster
7,484 3:57 2011-01-31
Living on a Shoe String - 2011 Remaster
Living on a Shoe String - 2011 Remaster
7,042 4:22 2011-01-31
You Sexy Thing - [Remix] [Sexy Bonus Beats]
You Sexy Thing - [Remix] [Sexy Bonus Beats]
6,638 2:33 2020-05-15
You'll Never Be So Wrong (12" Version) - Remix
You'll Never Be So Wrong (12" Version) - Remix
6,388 4:29 2020-05-15
Sugar Daddy - 2011 Remaster
Sugar Daddy - 2011 Remaster
6,366 5:30 2011-01-31
You Sexy Thing [7" Version] - Winner Mix
You Sexy Thing [7" Version] - Winner Mix
6,126 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
6,036 7:10 2020-05-15
No Tears
No Tears
5,942 3:47 2004-04-19
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix Bonus Bears
Every 1's a Winner - Groove Mix Bonus Bears
5,452 3:10 2020-05-15
Harry - 2011 Remaster
Harry - 2011 Remaster
5,276 4:00 2011-01-31
Heartache No 9 (Dub Version) - Remix
Heartache No 9 (Dub Version) - Remix
4,360 5:02 2020-05-15
Telephone Girl Mix
Telephone Girl Mix
3,160 11:10 1998-01-01
The First Day of Summer
The First Day of Summer
2,377 4:52 2005-11-17
Cadillac Kiss Mix
Cadillac Kiss Mix
1,926 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
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[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Robot Love
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Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (D.D. Mix)
Heaven Is In the Back Seat of My Cadillac (D.D. Mix)
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Every 1's a Winner (Long Mix)
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[Warner Music Group - X5 Music Group]
Everyone's a Winner
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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]