(1970- )
Formed in Brixton, London
Erroll Brown - vocals (1970- )
Harvey Hinsley - guitar (1970- )
Larry Ferguson - keyboards (1970- )
Tony Wilson - bass (1970-1975)
Tonny Connor - drums (1970- )
Pat Olive - congas/bass (1970- )
Best known for ‘You Sexy Thing’ and ‘Every 1’s a Winner’
Albums include ‘Hot Chocolate (1975)’ and ‘Man to Man (1976)’

Apart from ‘You Sexy Thing,’ they had little international success.
It is featured in the Rob Schneider vehicle ‘Deuce Bigalow Male Gigolo.’
Lead singer Erroll Brown resembles Gordon from ‘Sesame Street.’

They are a rare mixed-race funk group.
‘You Sexy Thing’ had a huge resurgence of popularity in the late 1990’s.
When re-released in 1997, it hit #6 on the British pop charts.
The song was prominently featured on the soundtrack for ‘The Full Monty.’
It is considered a feel-good classic.

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