Hot Chocolate - You Sexy Thing (Live 1976)

An interracial English funk and soul group, Hot Chocolate scored a pair of huge hits in the '70s but were otherwise more enthusiastic than skilled. Lead singer Erroll Brown, guitarist Harvey Hinsley, keyboardist Larry Ferguson, bassist Tony Wilson, drummer Tony Connor, and conga player Pat Olive were the original lineup. They recorded for Big Tree from 1975 to 1978, scoring a Top Ten R&B and pop hit with "You Sexy Thing" in 1975, which also was a gold single. They repeated the trick in 1978 with "Every 1's a Winner," once more earning a gold single in the process. No other Hot Chocolate song ever made it beyond number 40 on the R&B chart, and their albums never packed much commercial punch either. Wilson departed in 1975, and Olive switched to bass in his place. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide
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A 1987 remix by Ben Liebrand hit number 10. It was also covered by Deee-Lite in 1994. When it was featured in the movie, The Full Monty in 1997, it went to number six in the chart. It is the only song to enter the UK Top Ten in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s.
"You Sexy Thing" was covered by Tom Tom Club in 1992 on their album Dark Sneak Love Action. Two more covers were released at almost the same time as the 1997 re-issue of the Hot Chocolate original. Thus, for one week, the UK Singles Chart boasted three versions of the song. One cover was by the pop/dance act Clock. The other version, by T-Shirt, featuring Chloé Treend, went to number 1 in New Zealand and sold triple platinum in Australia. Hot Chocolate lead singer Errol Brown appeared in the film clip. Both were re-workings with the original music and lyrics but with new added additional rap/vocal segments.
The Stereophonics also covered the song for the Radio 1: Established 1967 album.

[@fantasip]

Born 1957, little did we know how high quality music we were partying and dancing too back then. Omg, I feel so blessed 😇🙏🏻

[@crazycatlady4551]

I made my husband listen to this at least once a month. We met online(not a dating site!) when we were in our 50's. He was everything I prayed for. He said I was the same. He passed away 8 years ago, knowing he was my miracle and my sexy thing and that I was his.

[@cassandradennard6323]

Love it happy for you both

[@JaneESeymour]

This was played overhead in TARGET today. Seriously, pretty much everyone was bopping to it. Fabulous.

[@anitahammonds5762]

I'd bop too if I heard this song playing anywhere period 🤣

[@anitahammonds5762]

Yep I'd be dancing away with no shame. I couldn't care less what anybody thought. I will always be a free spirit.

[@wakingrose1956]

Brings back fond memories

[@danbailey8182]

A band covered this at a local bar. Everyone including me who never dances were on the dance floor. When they came up for the last set this was the last song. You can't help but dance.

[@lindasimons691]

Still a catchy tune.

[@johnhauxwell1306]

I met Erroll long before he was famous his group was called exodus back in the day I told him he would make it in the music business he was managed by Mickie most at the time rest in peace my man I'm 75 years old now and loved his music

[@celiamalagutti6043]

Mas ele já é falecido?que pena e um grupo tão lindo todos eles o vida

[@johnhauxwell1306]

@celiamalagutti6043 dead but never forgotten I feel honoured to have met him a lovely man

[@mightymorphingpo]

@@johnhauxwell1306he’s Die RIP

[@cantwellp1]

Having worked as a roadie with The Chocs, as we called them, I can honestly say that it was a great time of my life. The live shows through the 80s were brilliant, everyone sold out, and a bunch of guys who were a privilege to work with.

[@MajorJansen]

This is such an awesomely fantastic band. Errol‘s famous 2 steppin‘ dance and so many classic great number 1 disco 🕺🏼 songs unforgettable and still alive in so many of us!

[@celticangel1424]

I love this song...I bet that was awesome to work for them...thumbs up...

[@dancingkatiedid1362]

They seem like fine, classy gentlemen. They sing a sexy song, yet tease with their dancing, without giving anything away.

[@scottpeterson2479]

They are the best!

[@jimkammerer5934]

@@MajorJansen😮

[@iamfree3781]

Remember the good old days when we all just friggin’ got along and even made music together?❤️❤️🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸❤️❤️

[@Larry-gn1xj]

Those days are over.

[@lindawood4354]

I was 22 years old when this song came out now I'm 68 and I still love this music damn did we have good music back then

[@Steve-yo4ld]

We were blessed to have lived our youth then, so many amazing memories!!💕

[@geec5636]

We sure did have great music back then.

[@Humanus409]

Did you danced it like the singer ? 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Terrysoddy]

We sure did. Thanks to the internet we can still listen to this great music

[@grandmastermario3695]

Now we can listen to pretty much anything we want whenever we want thanks to internet

[@jmck4540]

Brilliant. 50 years on and still sounds great especially live.

[@ritalizianeramosdaanunciac2828]

Tradição por favor!!!

[@glennbeadshaw727]

Still one of the best songs ever created right to this date

[@innercitypirates]

who the fuck is disliking this, oh my god, what a voice and song

[@cassandradennard6323]

Who hate this song must never been in love are never anyone to love them the way they needed to be love

[@evaroberts8674]

LoL..sick people everywhere

[@kevincaldwell4707]

Damn...why can't we have this kind of sexy soul music today??

[@anitahammonds5762]

I agree

[@Hwral]

Because Errol’s gone. But you can still play his records though.

[@victortaylor7737]

Because a lotta people have no class& no soul today,& no one seems to care,except those of us who know real music.

[@shirleycanida3273]

Hot Chocolate music stops you dead in your traps and start hitting the beat,wow still strong💞💞💞💞

[@robertomagalhaes5962]

today only rubbish ended up with the good musicians

[@maryjanemiles3525]

THIS SONG NEVER GETS OLD. I LOVE IT! 😍

[@patrickwashington3868]

Hot Chocolate's very best recording! Should have won a Grammy. The lyrics, melody & music blends so well together. It was a big hit in the Disco era. I believe in miracles too! LOL!

[@muzikkraz]

I'll never get tired of listening to Errol Brown's wonderful lyrics and voice. A true musician!

[@FabienneFlici]

🎉amazing❤❤

[@rbee1804]

Still listening and enjoying it in 2023!

[@angelpie2398]

RIP Errol Brown - thank you for sharing your musical talent.

[@annaritaranalli1791]

His singing voice was really powerful ,loud,espressive and versatile

[@guadalupecuba1229]

The 70's were the best music ,hot chocolate 🍫 is amazing

[@gordanatrecak3518]

Those were good times. This song is Great and will always be listened to. ♥️♥️🎶🎧💎

[@stevie324]

No autotune here folks....just talent!!

[@albertohernanvidela3898]

que ermosa cansion me avia estar eso años tan ermoso

[@antoniocarlossousa8207]

Amazing

[@momluvssisi]

@X S Actually they were not a "1 hit wonder". They had another top 10 on the U.S. charts called "Everyone 's a Winner". They also had a top 10 each year for 14 consecutive years on their native UK charts.

[@vonzahnstein]

@@momluvssisi They also have been very successful here in Germoney with a lot of Top Ten and Twenty hits here in Germoney. Back in the day that meant lots of Money. No No. 1 needed. Apart from that, judging a band predominantly by it´s financial success is really ridiculous.

[@johncrichton7461]

No computer could recreate a voice like his. You can hear real emotion as he sings. Nothing manufactured here.

[@eheaven3]

One of the most elegant and stylish vocals ever. Distinctive and a gassy-gas-gas to sing along with. Erroll Brown, bravo!

[@DieUnendlichkeit1]

Absolut super ! RIP Eroll Brown

[@chrisjenkins8450]

Everything about this song is freaking amazing!

[@user-lm7sz3qr3e]

Brings back memories of the 70s!!! Love this song.

[@laurie5925]

I miss the 70’s. Great time to grow up.

[@samueld1068]

How old are you?

[@TylerG13]

Yeah if you weren’t black, gay, trans or a woman😂😭

[@nooneyblessed3632]

Yup

[@sudelede111]

The 70`s are unforgetabel- ALL WAS CHRISTAL CLEAR

[@hotwheel6663]

Best decade ever

[@rhondal7140]

This is an oldie but goodie. Forever a classic. Rest in paradise Mr. Brown

[@susanisaacs7487]

Errol this song still bring butterflies in my stomach. I heard it 1st time as a teenager, im now 65😂still love your voice. All my blessings from Cape Town, South Africa ❤❤❤❤❤

[@cassandradennard6323]

Love love it

[@cassandradennard6323]

I was about six years old when this song came out my mom aunts played you sexy thing now I play it

[@ericgeorge5483]

One of the most iconic disco tracks of the 70's that still sounds fresh today. Hot Chocolate were a seriously good band that were justifiably successful.

[@traceymark6883]

R.I.P Eroll. Your music has been part of some amazing memories in my life. For that, thank you!

[@ChitownStever1]

Still love this band almost 40 years later.Great voice!!!.R.I.P. Errol.

[@sanjchiro]

Totally mesmerised by his hip movements...great show

[@peterkraus5273]

Still one of the best groups of the 70`s!

[@FriendlyRambler]

Wow, haven't heard this in ages, so glad I found it again!

[@narcisocantujr6370]

I grew up with this music-THE 1970's/THOSE WERE THE BEST OF TIMES!!!

[@martiesaville9790]

One of my most favorite songs ever in my lifetime. ❤

[@mizzmead8077]

Can't get enough of this song

[@sassysweetx8096]

Hot Chocolate-:sexiest band ever.amazing songs that still sound great 50 years later. Now that’s talent! ❤️

[@tinamaddox1441]

I love old school music. This song is one that I truly loved and still do. Miss you Errol Brown. Rest In Peace

[@TheCarpinz]

Remember buying the 45. Still a great song!

[@CatT1987]

Wow! They sound great live!

[@ruedipreiss3654]

Thank you Errol Brown, your music contributed to quite a few hot nights back in the 80s. Great original voice and songs - definitely makes me turn up the volume :)!

[@angelicahernandez1119]

Excellent

[@MrDtrain69]

Errol Browns voice was a gift, these songs stand the test of time because they are wonderful memories of a time when life was simpler, happier and we didn't live with terrorism and hatred. Beautiful riff.....long live this music...

[@chikeanyanwu1450]

I concur wholeheartedly. How time flies... Rest on, Errol Brown !

[@dianekrstulovich1582]

:)

[@DarkLionInteractive]

There was never really a time in history when people in multiple places of the globe didn't live with terrorism and hatred. Great tune, though

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

This timeless classic from Hot Chocolate. RIP Errol Brown.

[@patrickwashington3868]

Errol Brown was not only a fantastic singer but he was a Sharp Dressed Man! Girls go crazy for a Sharp Dressed Man! Get it America! Holla!

[@patsychapman7169]

This song always has me moving since I was a young lady now I'm 64 and still moving

[@robertovergerio4125]

Hai ragione ..mitica questa canzone ..anche 'io ho 64 anni 😉

[@grahamtodd9801]

Rock on Patsy. We are 2 peas in a pod. (I'm a year older lol)

[@lindalawson8848]

Right there with u, Patsy!

[@narcisocantujr6370]

God bless you young lady and keep on ROCKIN'!!!

[@evetong3879]

Yes I'm 65 and still enjoying Hot Chocolate's catchier numbers.

[@Zamigirl]

Love that unforgettable voice. Brings back such great memories!

[@TheThefish11]

So simple, so thoughtful, so brilliant, RIP Errol a very sad loss

[@collenKaunda]

This song will get you in the mood for anything ,awesome stuff

[@joelestes7677]

This song is incredible

[@luvperu1]

One of the greatest singers we have had ..RIP Erroll Brown... love this song !!! and his voice....

[@BruceMcKinnon]

The moment I heard this song on the Midnight Special, I was taken. The vibe (riff & base) and yes (if you like to dance) Earl's presentation. It was captivating. Here I am 44 years later still talking about this song.

[@sampetker7053]

I can't believe Errol Brown has passed away. Loved your music. Rest in peace.

[@Scriptorsilentum]

i know it has been four years since you were here at this vid but if you came back for another listen you'd find it's still wonderful! Errol left us something terrific: a beautiful voice and great music. He left us songs. =)

[@heidisanders4210]

Aaaaaaaaaaa

[@td6369]

Liver cancer was the end game

[@chasquared4588]

The background singers, "Sexy thang, ya sexy thing, ya," has the same effect on me it had 40 years ago! Weeeeeeeeeee hoooo!

[@kenw.1112]

Yes it's a classic ! Love this tune!

[@afrazzini]

this live version is so much better than the studio! I love it!

[@josephhalyckyj3828]

I was 19 years old when I heard this song. One of my favourite band love there music. Now 66 years old and still listening to there beautiful music!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@tonydalcon]

One of the great extravagant vocals...and presumably a sizable influence on the coming New Wave.

[@redfish9809]

I've never tire, of this song. Still as awesome as the day it was released❤️

[@oololao]

Ahhh,loved the 70s!! Great song.

[@Musiclover-zi6zd]

What an awesome good looking group and that excellent voice!!!!They are beyond cool and those outfits....

[@arvindabrgha6990]

Sweet and blissful dreams be yours Dear Errol! Thanks for the endless hours of uplifting music and love!

[@reneematte8426]

Thanks Hot Chocolate for this great Opus : Writer : Erroll Brown Compositeur : tony Wilson - 💖🎼 🎸🎼🎹🎺

[@teganwest1479]

my Grandad's favourite band! I only wish he was still here to hear it!

[@Snailmailtrucker]

*He heard it and you Tegan...beautiful comment !*

[@pcCAT33]

Thank you to the person who was sweet enough to take the time to give us this performance. I was a young soul, but I remember this song so well. Thank god I grew up in the 70s... Everything was happening. It still makes me wanna jump up... never tiring. A Classic!TheLisbonGirl

[@timallbritton7329]

I was in high school, a prog rock snob, but I couldn't help singing alone and seat dancing to this. Great stuff.

[@merledoughty5787]

A cool pick up line where ya from you sexy thing, great 70s music still going, love Errols soul sound the group was together in all manner of their songs, smooth as.

[@dexxiewoods]

Brings me back to when I was a young man and I loved all the ladies. That song was a dance floor killer. Thank you Hot Chocolate for many happy nights.

[@UNbowed62]

Errol & Hot Chocolate had it going on! Sexy Thang R.I.P. 🥀🕊🥀❤️

[@beverlyrobinson3551]

LOVED THIS 70's CLASSIC. May the lead singer rip. No one sat down on this one!!

[@rasmusmossberg3751]

Me to

[@petehardiman2716]

Absolutely amazing

[@DrCrabfingers]

Unique sound...that is the pre-requisite for genius!

[@DrCrabfingers]

I love this so much...the lyrics, the singing...it is just so wonderful....

[@rayjohns7956]

THE 70'S WERE JUST THE BEST !!! NO INTERNET , LESS HATE, MORE LOVE AND ALL THE MUSIC WAS AWESOME !!!! I MISS THE 70'S

[@DieUnendlichkeit1]

Ich auch , viele Grüße aus Deutschland

[@lorilazise1521]

RAY JOHNS agreed!

[@noahlusk1537]

Go Caps

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

U muss be white. I gots our black ass beat night and day by cops. Now it’s my grand baby’s turn.

[@mechcurry6732]

Ray thats because white people hid there raysisum now we have internet yall also lied about our black histry but we found out. See how good god is

[@paulelden7089]

How good was Errol live! 👍

[@maxmason6053]

These great songs and the music from the old days will never die..//

[@chasnpapr1342]

thats true bro

[@birgitbernsen5033]

Max Mason

[@NicoleTunis]

Max Mason absolutely timeless!

[@maxmason6053]

Yeah, you said it sugar...

[@nestor5429]

True. Actuel music will be forgotten in a few years, but these songs are immortal.

[@Uberlaser]

Errol has a superb voice - What a great live performance and sound!

[@davidknight8731]

Love this song. The lyrics are great. Words everyone wants to hear.

[@Burns1993Joe]

What a voice Errol Brown had. May he rest in peace

[@beatbrunner3144]

Errol Brown was a great Singer!!!

[@silviakrasteva763]

Great song, great music! Listening to there songs since my youth and still do now... "Hot Chocolate"❤🌹

[@oludotunjohnshowemimo434]

The great, late Errol Brown as the front of the legendary Hot Chocolate with their classic, timeless hit You Sexy Thing

[@PAN-jo2go]

Great song and brings back so many wonderful memories of my youth at that time. I was 13 yo when this song hit the charts and when it was on The Midnight Special that followed the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson...Back then it was a great time to be a kid growing up in America compared to now...

[@lindalawson8848]

Truth!

[@YawpMusic]

"More enthusiastic than skilled"? Fifteen consecutive years of top forty hits in the UK - if only I were that unskilled.

[@Smooth0vibrations]

yeah, I mean even if this was their only hit.. this doesn't come across as unskilled musically at all. It's one of the most unique and interesting records I've ever heard lol

[@googlebotkiller7118]

The guitar riff seems very muted compared to the recorded version

[@williamparrish4549]

googlebotkiller same with the backup singing

[@MrGeedog1968]

Can't be that unskilled, this was a worldwide hit and a disco/funk classic

[@blancaroca8786]

I feel it is the other way around.... the skill and sound and originality are amazing... whereas somehow visual show lacks enthusiasm .. i think they needed a crazy kind of lead singer or something to have gone star bound. The musicians too are static meanwhile playing admittedly perfectly their instruments. But their music was the rage in its day, and still sounds great. Gotta lovebthese oldies.

[@rossmetcalfe3170]

only 17 and not a care in the world back then....didn't realize this was the best music I will hear in the 70's 80's...

[@graemerichardson3448]

U o99i99

[@JF-NYC-NJ-Girl]

Oh god me too! I SERIOUSLY did not appreciate the excellent music I grew up to in the 70s....I mean damn...so happy KZbin exists

[@monkeyniko]

Saw them live today. They are so awesome!

[@geec5636]

I am glad i lived in that timeland, great music by far.

[@margaretcottingham5920]

Loved listening to this while lying out in the sun at the pool. Great times- Summer 1976.❤

[@riderprideful]

Erroll Brown was truly a gifted and seemingly gentle spirited individual. Although a funk soul kinda thing the music he wrote and shared in Hot Chocolate was loved by rock fans and even country music fans.

[@irenarudnicki2993]

Touch me 🤸‍♀️👍

[@johnjohnjohnnymiller1539]

They express our true feelings of life with the most clearest vocals ever heard

[@lindalawson8848]

Loved the use of this fabulous song in the Full Monty movie!

[@karencahill4798]

Oh yeah- good days, great song. I was 20 in 1976 still groovin.

[@buck5029]

Aww the days of REAL MUSIC! I miss it...

[@maxinecallaway5268]

They were and still are one of my favorite bands

[@jeanneanderson3367]

One of my favorite songs; whenever it comes on the radio, I sing along and go back to a certain summer when I was a teenager. Thanks for posting this! ❤

[@truebluewonderful]

Loved them then, still love them now. The most sensual singing-voice i've ever heard!

[@paulsobe]

Fantastic music. Just as meaningful now (2019) as it was then...I sent this to my new wife with love...and she adored it...

[@Alan-zj5fz]

Congratulations.Always Be Faithful to one another and NEVER cheat.Cheating is heinous , do not let ANY temptations destroy your Marriage it is Sacred.💗💗

[@bonnecavanagh190]

Love this!

[@johnhenni2808]

The front man and singer had a wonderful voice and presence!

[@mcalism]

Teenage years can't be the same without this song. Life was good in the 70s.

[@skylarwilson3029]

Love it🤘🖤

[@rmcevoy2]

We had the greatest music in our times!!!!

[@dominickcastiglione5908]

Absolutely the 1970sssss

[@jenniferprice4697]

Excellent live performance!!!

[@islandboy7432]

Great music!