{"product_id":"hot-chocolate-the-very-best-of-hot-chocolate","title":"Hot Chocolate – The Very Best Of Hot Chocolate","description":"\u003ch4 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHot Chocolate – The Very Best Of Hot Chocolate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Chocolate – \u003cem\u003eThe Very Best Of Hot Chocolate\u003c\/em\u003e brings together a selection of memorable hits from one of Britain's most successful soul, funk and pop groups. Known for their infectious grooves, polished arrangements and distinctive blend of soulful vocals and dancefloor-friendly rhythms, Hot Chocolate enjoyed a remarkable run of chart successes throughout the 1970s and early 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFormed in London in the late 1960s, the group developed a sound that crossed the boundaries between soul, funk, disco and mainstream pop. Fronted by the charismatic Errol Brown, Hot Chocolate combined rhythmic basslines, expressive vocals, catchy choruses and sophisticated arrangements, creating records that worked equally well on the radio, on the dancefloor and in the collection of any classic soul enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis compilation features several of the group's best-known recordings. You Sexy Thing remains an enduring funk-pop anthem, driven by its instantly recognisable groove and memorable vocal hook. Every 1's A Winner leans further into the group's funkier side, with a tight rhythm section and a sleek, danceable arrangement. Meanwhile, So You Win Again showcases their talent for combining soulful delivery with an irresistible pop melody.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe selection also explores the group's more romantic and reflective material. It Started With A Kiss is a smooth, melodic favourite, while Emma demonstrates the band's ability to deliver emotionally direct storytelling. Tracks such as No Doubt About It, Brother Louie and I'll Put You Together Again further illustrate the breadth of their songwriting and their knack for memorable hooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHot Chocolate occupied a distinctive place in British popular music, blending American soul and funk influences with a sound that was unmistakably their own. Their records found audiences across generations, helping establish the group as a fixture of classic pop, retro soul and disco-era playlists. Their catalogue continues to appeal to listeners who appreciate strong melodies, warm vocals, tight grooves and timeless production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fans of classic soul, funk, disco and 1970s British pop, \u003cem\u003eThe Very Best Of Hot Chocolate\u003c\/em\u003e offers a varied selection of familiar favourites and deeper catalogue highlights. It is an appealing introduction for new listeners and a nostalgic collection for anyone revisiting the music of a group whose songs remain a regular presence on oldies radio and dancefloors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTracklist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide A\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA1. It Started With A Kiss\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA2. So You Win Again\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA3. I Gave You My Heart (Didn't I?)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA4. No Doubt About It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA5. Brother Louie\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA6. Tears On The Telephone\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA7. Chances\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA8. 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