Formed circa 1968/69, the original core members included percussionist Patrick Olive, guitarist Franklyn De Allie and drummer Ian King, along with bass player Tony Wilson, pianist Larry Ferguson and with Jamaican-born songwriter/vocalist Errol Brown. For Apple, they released a reggae version of "Give Peace A Chance", and backed Mary Hopkins on "Think About Your Children" before the Apple label dissolved. In 1970, they signed to Rak Records, a label owned by UK producer Mickie Most who had the group compose the final chart hit for Herman's Hermits. On their own they were to become one of the U.K's best loved charts groups, with 25 UK top 40 hit singles in their career. Hot Chocolate enjoyed their first UK hit in 1970 with "Love Is Life" followed by many more U.K. Top 10 hits including "I Believe (In Love)," "Brother Louie" (a stateside #-1 for U.S Stories), "A Child's Prayer," "Put Your Love In Me," "No Doubt About It," "Girl Crazy," "It Started With A Kiss" and "What Kinda Boy You Looking For (Girl)."
While popular in the U.K, it wasn't until 1974 that they secured a U.S record deal with Big Tree records, releasing the single "Emma", and becoming associated with burgeoning disco scene with "Disco Queen." Their second US album featured "You Sexy Thing" which hit #3 on the US top 40 charts. By 1978 they were affiliated with Infinity Records in the U.S and hit #6 on the charts with "Every 1's A Winner." 1979 sees the band release the LP "Going Through The Motions" obviously burning out on disco, but still commercially aiming for the dancefloor market with the irionic track "Mindless Boogie". They continued for some years afterwards but never regained the chart action or a U.S label, with lead singer Errol Brown finally leaving in 1987, basically putting an end to the group.
In 1992, with a new line-up, manager and agent, Ric Martin, took control over the band's bookings and live appearances. Hot Chocolate continue to make live appearances in the UK and Europe. A minor resurgence in interest in Hot Chocolate's music occurred after the 1998 film "The Full Monty" used "You Sexy Thing" prominently in the soundtrack. Errol brown was also known under the nickname, "the singing malteser" due to his bald head.
Are You Getting Enough Happiness
Hot Chocolate Lyrics
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All I see is happy love on the silver screen
Everywhere I go I see men and women lovin'
Kissin' and a-huggin'
enjoyin' life
Oh
Am I lonely
Is there anybody out there who feels the same?
Every time I turn on my TV
I see somebody lovin' somebody
Are you getting enough happiness?
Are you getting enough of what makes you happy?
Are you getting enough happiness?
Are you getting enough of what makes you happy?
Every time I open a book
Or read a magazine
There's happy love everywhere I look
Every page I turn I can read between the lines
That the boys gonna get it
get it tonight
Oh
what's the matter with me
Am I the only one
Oh
is there somebody out there who feels the same?
Every time I turn on my radio
I hear a love song playing on every show
Are you getting enough happiness?
I need excitement in my life
I need happiness
happiness every night
I need someone to call upon when the need is strong
For lovin'
for lovin'
Are you gettting enough happiness?
Hot Chocolate's song "Are You Getting Enough Happiness?" discusses the idea of society's obsession with love and happiness, and the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation amidst this constant portrayal of happy couples in movies, TV shows, and books. The song starts with the singer noticing the theme of happy love in movies, TV shows, and other forms of media, making them question why they are not experiencing this kind of love in their own life. They wonder if there is anyone else out there who feels the same way as them. The song then goes on to highlight the moments when the singer opens a book or reads a magazine, and they see happy love happening all around them. They begin wondering if they are the only one struggling with feeling happy or if there is anyone else out there who shares their feelings.
The chorus of the song is a repetition of the question "Are you getting enough happiness?" asking if the listener is satisfied with the level of happiness they are experiencing in their life. The song seems to suggest that happiness is not just about being in love, but it is also about having excitement and someone to turn to for support and affection.
The song's lyrics are relatable for many people who feel isolated or excluded from society's portrayal of happiness and love. It highlights the pressure that people can face to fit into societal norms and expectations regarding relationships and happiness. Hot Chocolate's "Are You Getting Enough Happiness?" provides a platform for people to express their loneliness and search for happiness, reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Every time I go to the movies
Whenever I visit the cinema
All I see is happy love on the silver screen.
I only witness cheerful romance portrayed in the movies
Everywhere I go I see men and women lovin'
I observe couples expressing love in public places
Kissin' and a-huggin' enjoyin' life.
They embrace and kiss each other, delighting in their existence
Oh what's the matter with me Am I lonely
I'm pondering if I'm alone and isolated due to my feelings
Is there anybody out there who feels the same?
Does anyone else experience this too?
Every time I turn on my T.V.
Whenever I switch on my television
I see somebody lovin' somebody.
I perceive individuals showing affection towards one another
Are you getting enough happiness?
Are you adequately receiving contentment?
Are you getting enough of what makes you happy?
Are you receiving enough of what brings you joy?
Every time I open a book
Whenever I begin reading a book
Or read a magazine
Or read through a magazine
There's happy love everywhere I look.
I notice love and happiness illustrated in various contexts
Every page I turn I can read between the lines
I can comprehend a hidden romantic context with every page turned
That the boys gonna get it get it tonight.
It's clear that the male character will finally attain intimacy
Oh what's the matter with me Am I the only one
Why am I only feeling this way?, Am I the sole person with this emotion?
Oh is there somebody out there who feels the same?
I wonder if someone else out there shares my experience?
Every time I turn on my radio
Whenever I tune my radio receiver
I hear a love song playing on every show.
I hear love ballads being broadcasted during every program
I need excitement in my life.
I require thrilling incidents in my existence
I need happiness happiness every night.
I yearn for satisfaction and blissfulness all nights
I need someone to call upon when the need is strong
I require a person to depend on when I have intense desires
For lovin' for lovin'.
For experiencing love and affection
Are you getting enough happiness?
Are you adequately receiving contentment?
Are you getting enough of what makes you happy?
Are you receiving enough of what brings you joy?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Errol Ainsworth G Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
UNbowed62
Feel like I should be paying to re-visit these GEMS!💎 🎶🥰🎶❤️
Rainford Gooden
Mega Star. Great stage presence, diction and his dancing 🕺...
Can't believe we're related and I can't sing.
Rik Spring
Disco yeah, at his best .
Again a great riff, and a superb baseline 😁
G L Wilson
I have no recollections of this song from back in the day, but it's a good one.
JAVED RIAZ
1980 is no different to their previous albums
Carlos Dominguez
Mi época loa 80s
[Gs_Rubén♡]
Super musica
jim dalton
the crowd are wild tonight 2:03
Rik Spring
Germans....🤣
David Dixon
They don't make music no more like these boys do it hoss!!!