Name: The RAK Singles
Brand: Hot Chocolate

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Edel

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4CD Box Set

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Limited edition

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2021-10-15

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1005810CYR

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Hot Chocolate

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Cherry Red Records

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Hot Chocolate is a British band formed in Brixton, London. Led by the charismatic Errol Brown, the group achieved success with their unique blend of pop and soul music. With over 30 hits and a career spanning fifteen years, Hot Chocolate became the only group in the UK to have a hit for fifteen consecutive years. Their iconic songs include "It Started With A Kiss," "You Sexy Thing," and "Every 1's A Winner." In addition to their musical achievements, Hot Chocolate had the honor of performing at Prince Charles and Lady Diana's pre-wedding reception at Buckingham Palace in 1981.

After Errol Brown left the band in 1985 to spend more time with his family, he returned in 1990 and 1993 for successful solo tours. He also contributed to the promotion of their classic single "You Sexy Thing" featured in the movie 'The Full Monty.' The band experienced renewed success with re-releases of their hits in 1997 and 1998, reaching high positions on the charts. Throughout his career, Errol received numerous accolades including an MBE from Queen Elizabeth II for his contributions to popular music.

With influences ranging from soul to disco, Hot Chocolate's sound resonates with fans who appreciate catchy melodies and memorable lyrics. Fans of artists such as George McCrae, The Trammps, Sister Sledge, or CHIC will find themselves drawn to Hot Chocolate

Cherry Red is a British label that was founded by Iain McNay in 1978. Also known as Cherry Red Records, this label has become associated with the company Music and Media Group. With the label code LC 6730, Cherry Red has made a name for itself in the music industry. It is important to note that this label should not be confused with the US label of the same name.

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With 12 UK Top 10 singles, 29 Top 40 hits and a combined 280 weeks (over 5 years!) in the UK charts Hot Chocolate are one of THE most successful chart acts of all time. This 4 CD clam shell box set features every A and B-side they issued on the seminal RAK Records label, all 36 singles‘So You Win Again’ was the band’s sole No.1 single but they scored Top 10 hits with ‘Love Is Life’ (No.6), ‘I Believe In Love’ (No.8), ‘Brother Louie’ (No.7), ‘Emma’ (No.3), ‘A Child’s Prayer’ (No.7), ‘You Sexy Thing’ (No.2), ‘Put Your Love In Me’ (No.10), ‘No Doubt About It’ (No.2), ‘Girl Crazy’ (No.7), ‘It Started With A Kiss’ (No.5) and ‘What Kinda Boy You’re Lookin’ For Girl’ (No.10)Hot Chocolate chalked up at least one hit single every year between 1970 and 1984, a rare achievement and they are among the Top 200 most successful UK chart artists of all timeUnlike many UK ‘pop’ acts of the day they scored chart success in the USA where ‘Emma’ (No.3), ‘Disco Queen’ (No.28), ‘You Sexy Thing’ (No.3), ‘So You Win Again’ (No.31), and ‘Every 1’s A Winner’ (No.6) were all Billboard Top 40 hits.24 of these singles were also chart entries in Germany while eight of them went Top 20 in Australia, the band scoring hits across most of Europe as wellThe booklet comes complete with detailed notes on each single by 1970s expert Phil Hendriks and is fully illustrated with sleeves from across the globe

The RAK Singles

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