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.
Every 1's a Winner
Hot Chocolate Lyrics
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Never could believe the way you are.
Every day I bless the day that you got through to me,
'Cause baby, I believe that you're a star.
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's the truth (yes, the truth)
Making love to you is such a thrill.
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's no lie (yes, no lie)
Never could explain just what was happening to me,
Just one touch of you and I'm a flame.
Baby, it's amazing just how wonderful it is
That the things we like to do are just the same.
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's the truth (yes, the truth)
Making love to you is such a thrill.
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's no lie (yes, no lie)
You never fail to satisfy (satisfy)
Let's do it again.
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's the truth (yes, the truth)
Making love to you is such a thrill.
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's no lie (yes, no lie)
You never fail to satisfy (satisfy)
The lyrics to Hot Chocolate's hit song "Every 1's a Winner" are all about the intense feelings of love and satisfaction that the singer experiences when he is with his partner. The song is a celebration of the power of love and the amazing feeling of being with someone who understands you completely. The singer talks about how he could never believe the way he feels when he is with his partner and how much he blesses the day when they first got together. He believes that his partner is a star and that they were meant to be together.
The chorus of the song is an upbeat and uplifting repetition of the idea that "everyone's a winner, baby, that's the truth." The singer expresses his belief that making love to his partner is a thrilling experience that never fails to satisfy. He talks about how just one touch from his partner makes him feel like a flame and how amazing it is that they like to do the same things. The song is an affirmation of the power of love and the way it can bring incredible joy and satisfaction to people's lives.
Overall, "Every 1's a Winner" is a fun and energetic song that celebrates the power of love and the amazing feelings that it can create in people. It is a catchy tune with infectious lyrics that are sure to make anyone feel good about themselves and their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Never could believe the things you do to me,
I can't believe how much you affect me
Never could believe the way you are.
I can't believe how wonderful you are
Every day I bless the day that you got through to me,
Every day, I thank the universe for bringing you into my life
'Cause baby, I believe that you're a star.
I truly believe that you are special and amazing
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's the truth (yes, the truth)
Being with you makes me feel like the luckiest person, and that feeling is true for everyone who experiences it
Making love to you is such a thrill.
Being intimate with you is exhilarating and exciting
Everyone's a winner, baby, that's no lie (yes, no lie)
I'm not lying when I say that everyone who experiences this feeling of being with you is a winner
You never fail to satisfy (satisfy)
You always leave me feeling happy and fulfilled
Never could explain just what was happening to me,
I couldn't put into words what it felt like to be around you
Just one touch of you and I'm a flame.
Your touch is so powerful that it ignites passion inside me
Baby, it's amazing just how wonderful it is
I'm in awe of how incredible it is to be with you
That the things we like to do are just the same.
I love that we have similar interests and enjoy spending time together doing the same things
Let's do it again.
Let's experience this feeling of being together again
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Errol Brown
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dário R. Maracajá
Cada Um É Um Vencedor
Não podia acreditar que as coisas que você faz para mim
Nunca podia acreditar no jeito que você é
Todo dia eu abençoar o dia em que você chegou até mim
Porque baby, eu acredito que você é uma estrela
Todo mundo é um vencedor, baby, essa é a verdade (sim, a verdade)
Fazer amor com você é tão emocionante
Todo mundo é um vencedor, baby, isso não é mentira (sim, não é mentira)
Você nunca deixam de satisfazer (satisfazer)
Nunca poderia explicar exatamente o que estava acontecendo comigo
Apenas um toque de você e eu sou uma chama
Baby, é incrível quão maravilhoso é
que as coisas que nós gostamos de fazer são as mesmas
Todo mundo é um vencedor, baby, essa é a verdade (sim, a verdade)
Fazer amor com você é tão emocionante
Todo mundo é um vencedor, baby, isso não é mentira (sim, não é mentira)
Você nunca deixam de satisfazer (satisfazer)
Vamos fazer isso de novo
Todo mundo é um vencedor, baby, essa é a verdade (sim, a verdade)
Fazer amor com você é tão emocionante
Todo mundo é um vencedor, baby, isso não é mentira (sim, não é mentira)
Você nunca deixam de satisfazer (satisfazer)
Oh, baby
Oh, baby
Oh, baby
Dave
What a great voice Errol had, who is still enjoying this great record in 2023 ?
Ladybird
45 years ago 👍
Vanja Bogdan
Me too ❤❤❤
TRicKStER _zxz
today june 28 2023
Annarita Ranalli
I.was sorry when he died
He wasn't old
Annarita Ranalli
Playback ruined everything
Shanks RE 🇬🇧
This song just never gets old. One of my all time favourites ❤
Michele Bresciani
Ok
Dylan Bailey
Have to agree. I love this song and I'm 29 but I was exposed to this music in 1993 I was born in 1992.
Darren Claybrook
Heard this on Detroit Rock City...Love it!