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.
What Kinda Boy You Lookin' for
Hot Chocolate Lyrics
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They say that I should take you from my mind.
But that is hard to do
Girl
When everything I care about is you.
What kinda boy you're lookin' for
Girl?
Must he be just like your favourite movie star?
Girl?
Could you give your heart to someone
Who is crazy about you
Longing for you
Loving you each day?
They say I'm far too plain
They say you're much too vain
To want this love of mine. But what else can I do
But let you know my love waits here for you?
What kinda boy you're lookin' for
Girl?
Must he be just like your favourite movie star?
What kinda boy you're lookin' for
Girl? Are you sure I'm not the one
Who you should give your love to? Darling
I would never break your heart@
Girl
I love you
And I want you to know
Whenever you need a love that's true
My love's waiting here for you
Girl
It's true - love's waiting here.
What kinda boy
You're looking for
Girl?
Must he be just like
Your favourite movie star?
What kinda boy
You're lookin' for
Girl?
Must he be just like
Your favourite movie star?
What kinda boy
You're lookin' for girl? ...
In "What Kinda Boy You're Lookin' For," Hot Chocolate sings about a man who is deeply in love with a woman who may not love him back because he doesn't meet a certain standard. Society tells him that he's not the right kind of guy for her. He's plain and not flashy, and he's not like the movie stars that she may be drawn to. But he still loves her fiercely and believes that he is exactly what she needs. The lyrics convey his fear of losing her but also holds onto the hope that she will give him a chance. The line "Girl, it's true - love's waiting here" shows that he is confident in his love for her.
The song can be interpreted as a commentary on societal pressures to conform to certain beauty standards and how those pressures can affect romantic relationships. The man in the song is essentially saying that he doesn't fit the societal mold of what a desirable partner should be, but that doesn't diminish the love that he has for the woman. The lyrics are a plea for her to look beyond the superficial and see the true worth of their relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
They say I'm not your kind
Others are expressing doubt that we are compatible for each other.
They say that I should take you from my mind.
Others are suggesting that I forget about you and move on.
But that is hard to do Girl
However, it is difficult to move on from you.
When everything I care about is you.
Because you are everything that I value and cherish.
What kinda boy you're lookin' for Girl?
Can you describe the type of partner you are searching for?
Must he be just like your favourite movie star?
Does he need to fit a specific physical appearance that you desire like a celebrity?
Could you give your heart to someone Who is crazy about you Longing for you Loving you each day?
Would you consider opening your heart to someone who loves you intensely and consistently, and is always yearning for your presence?
They say I'm far too plain
Others believe that I am too ordinary or average.
They say you're much too vain To want this love of mine.
Others suggest that you are too self-involved to be interested in my love and affections.
But what else can I do But let you know my love waits here for you?
However, I can only express my unwavering love for you and hope that you will reciprocate my feelings.
Are you sure I'm not the one Who you should give your love to? Darling
It's impossible for me to believe that you do not have love for me, my dear.
I would never break your heart Girl
I will always be committed to never causing you emotional harm, my love.
I love you And I want you to know Whenever you need a love that's true My love's waiting here for you
I am in love with you and I hope you understand that if you ever need a loving and genuine relationship, I am here for you.
Girl It's true - love's waiting here.
My love for you is undoubtedly real and sincere, and is always available for you.
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Karn allsop
One of the best old time group's.
Always a pleasure to listen to this beautiful music, Hot Chocolate!
RIP Errol 💕
UNbowed62
Really loved this fabulously talented band❤️
R.I.P. Dear Errol Brown🕊🥀🕊🥰
Rakshita padmajit Weerakkody
Love Hot Chocolate. Love Errol Brown. Real emotions delivered brilliantly. So cool so polished and so serene. Miss them so much.
Carol Runham
Love their songs a great group they were best ever R I P errol you were a great star⭐❤️
Michael Iversen
What a GREAT track! Thanks for sharing. This one reminds me of the "young" years driving a bumper car in the local tivoli... ...among other things.
Sophie
This put me in a great mood. The old songs are the best.
Jason Thomas
love their songs, RIP errol.
zingo
Fantasic group ! always love them.
Elke Schroeder
I love Hot Chocolate 😍
Aly Khan
Hot chocolates music is so relaxing