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.
Girl Crazy
Hot Chocolate Lyrics
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Or the colour of the skin that she's wrapped in.
All I want is a personality
That's right for me
That's all I seek.
I don't care if she's rich or poor
The door to my heart is open wide.
'Cause I'm girl crazy
Crazy
I'm girl crazy
I'm girl crazy
For a girl crazy
I'm girl crazy
Crazy for a girl who's boy crazy
For a boy like me - oh yeah.
I don't care that the clothes that she wears
Isn't amazing or debonair. All I want is love and affection
For whatever direction
I don't care.
I don't mind if she can't dance. I'll teach her to dance in every way
And if by chance she's new to romance
I'll teach her to make love night and day.
'Cause I'm girl crazy
Crazy
I'm girl crazy
I'm girl crazy...
I'll be your lover
I'll be your friend.
I'll stay with you darling
'Til the very end 'cause -
I'm girl crazy
Crazy
I'm girl crazy
I'm girl crazy...
I'm girl crazy
Crazy
I'm girl crazy
I'm girl crazy...
I'm girl crazy
Crazy
I'm girl crazy
I'm girl crazy...
The lyrics to "Girl Crazy" by Hot Chocolate touch upon the idea that love is blind to physical appearance and social status. The opening lines mention that the singer does not care about the color of the girl's hair or skin, but rather seeks a personality that is right for him. This reinforces the notion that true love is about more than just physical attraction, and that what lies within a person is more important than what is on the outside. The chorus, where the singer repeats that he is "girl crazy," suggests that he may be infatuated with the idea of being in love rather than any specific woman. However, the verse that talks about teaching a girl to dance and make love shows that he is willing to put in effort to make a relationship work. The overall message seems to be that love is a powerful force that can overcome any differences between people.
One interesting fact about the song is that it was released as a single in 1972 but did not become a big hit until after the band's breakthrough song "Emma" in 1974. "Girl Crazy" peaked at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the band's second top ten hit. Another interesting fact is that the song was covered by several artists, including the rock band Aerosmith on their 1980 album "Greatest Hits." The song has also been featured in movies and TV shows, such as the film "Dazed and Confused" and the TV series "Breaking Bad."
Hot Chocolate was a British soul band that formed in the late 1960s and achieved success in the 1970s and 1980s. They had several other popular songs, such as "You Sexy Thing" and "Every 1's a Winner," and were known for their blend of funk, disco, and rock music. The band's lead singer, Errol Brown, wrote most of their songs, including "Girl Crazy." Brown passed away in 2015, and the band's legacy lives on through their music.
Chords: Unfortunately, we do not have information on the chords for this song.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't care 'bout the color of her hair
Hair color doesn't matter to me.
Or the colour of the skin that she's wrapped in.
Skin color doesn't matter to me either.
All I want is a personality
I'm more interested in who she is as a person.
That's right for me
I want someone who is a good match for me.
I don't care if she's rich or poor
Her financial status is not a factor for me.
The door to my heart is open wide.
I'm open to giving love to anyone who deserves it.
If you're lonely for someone to love then why don't you just come inside.
If you're looking for love, I'm here for you.
'Cause I'm girl crazy
I'm crazy about girls.
For a girl crazy
I'm crazy for a girl who is also crazy about me.
I don't care that the clothes that she wears
I'm not superficial, her clothing choices are not important to me.
Isn't amazing or debonair.
Her sense of style doesn't matter much to me.
All I want is love and affection
I just want someone to love and who loves me back.
For whatever direction
I'm open to any kind of love, regardless of what form it takes.
I don't care.
I don't care about any superficial things.
I don't mind if she can't dance.
Her dance skills aren't important to me either.
I'll teach her to dance in every way
I'm willing to teach her anything she wants to learn.
And if by chance she's new to romance
If she's inexperienced in love, that doesn't bother me.
I'll teach her to make love night and day.
I'm willing to take the time to teach her how to make love and enjoy it too.
I'll be your lover
I'll be your romantic partner.
I'll be your friend.
I'll also be your friend and support system.
I'll stay with you darling
I'm committed to staying with you.
'Til the very end 'cause -
I'll be there for you forever.
I'm girl crazy
I'm crazy about girls.
Crazy
I'm pretty obsessed, actually.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERROL AINSWORTH GLENSTOR BROWN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dale McLachlan
Such a great band. I'm not sure they ever truly got the recognition they so deserved. RIP Errol...
0343
love this song! am 23 and still listing in 2020! This is what you call music. not the crap of nowadays
FishOnTwoWheels
One of the few groups to successfully bridge the 70's and 80's and Errol's voice is just brill :-)
Markus Michelbacher
11111
Sunforest
A great 80s uplifting tune. Peace and love to Errol for all the music.
Dave Cragie
Just a great uplifting song from a great band…no egos, just enjoying life…oh and forty years ago 😂 How I miss those times…
Tatts Kink
How can you not hear this song and feel happier!
het rechtse geweten
It always makes me happy to hear this song. Thank you mister Brown, God rest your soul.
hirdy6
Great band, lead singer has an incredible voice.
fargeeks
had