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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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith 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\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hot-chocolate","title":"Hot Chocolate","description":"\u003cp\u003eNot to be confused with English commercial funk outfit, Lou Ragland's Hot Chocolate trio steamed out of the Cleveland scene in the early '70s powered by their own recipe of groove-forward R\u0026amp;B. 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All tracks contained within have been remastered with audio being sourced from the original master tapes where possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePackaged in a deluxe 3CD digipack, it also includes a fully illustrated 16-page booklet featuring extensive sleeve notes by writer Michael Silvester.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cherry Pop","offers":[{"title":"CD","offer_id":50483226149195,"sku":"1083103","price":16.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/0bb65519-5ac7-47f0-8dde-88045541a871_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1727563024"},{"product_id":"the-rak-singles","title":"The RAK Singles","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith 12 UK Top 10 singles, 29 Top 40 hits and a combined 280 weeks (over 5 years!) in the UK charts \u003cstrong\u003eHot Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e are one of THE most successful chart acts of all time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis 4 CD clam shell box set features every A and B-side they issued on the seminal RAK Records label, all 36 singles. \"\u003cem\u003eSo You Win Again\u003c\/em\u003e\" was the band’s sole No.1 single but they scored Top 10 hits with \"\u003cem\u003eLove Is Life\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.6), \"\u003cem\u003eI Believe In Love\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.8), \"\u003cem\u003eBrother Louie\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.7), \"\u003cem\u003eEmma\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.3), \"\u003cem\u003eA Child’s Prayer\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.7), \"\u003cem\u003eYou Sexy Thing\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.2), \"\u003cem\u003ePut Your Love In Me\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.10), \"\u003cem\u003eNo Doubt About It\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.2), \"\u003cem\u003eGirl Crazy\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.7), \"\u003cem\u003eIt Started With A Kiss\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.5) and \"\u003cem\u003eWhat Kinda Boy You’re Lookin’ For Girl\u003c\/em\u003e\" (No.10).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHot Chocolate\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 time. 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