Well, this dude is cool and great, the first time I heard him was in 1977 in our bar. I was a student buying a lot of vinyl back then. Almost half a century has passed today. I'm glad to see you, sonorous dude forever. God bless you always. 🙋🏼♂️👍😇🇺🇸
Never met him or band back in 1970s but sure would STILL like to! Always sang to self in mirror as this is part of own funk collection of songs would love to share with someone special..ISO 65-75 .. Great guitarist..Bongo player still around too? Am in Southwest FL..Sounding great !! 💜😃😃
drummers in these bands had such amazing tempo talent...the whole rhythm section is great... that is everything to me...how can you not tap your foot when you listen to this... R.I.P. Erol...
I was very skeptical about listening to the song 40 years later. Thought it would sound crappy. I was absolutely astounded by this performance. Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
@@munter10 Haha. Same for me.. Totally agree! So many great musicians and solid bands. Hot Chocolate was one of my faves too…,way more great black bands/ artists back then too… loved to watch them perform on American Bandstand on Saturdays
@@jayh6997 I don't think so Jay. This may just be a repeat broadcast of an earlier telecast. The voice is unmistakeably Errol Brown. Kennie had a deeper voice. I've seen Kennie speaking during a British TV show, where he was interviewed first, before the TV host interviewed Kenny. And of course, they played this song. Also, the Errol on this taping looks like the man I witnessed on the TV show.
Who said only the 80s? another golden decade that marked the passage to the next two generations; 80s & 90s immortal songs, that's why they are legends.
It's apparent that most people commenting on this are unaware that these aren't the original band members from the '70's, with the exception of the drummer.
How many original Hot Chocolate members do we see here ? The bass player, yes, but also the fuzz guitar player ? Must say Kenny Simon is a fantastic substitute for Erroll Brown
Wait a minute. If Errol Brown, who was the original lead singer of Hot Chocolate and died on May 6th in the Bahama's, then I'm curious who this lead singer is... He does a great job, no complaints just wondering.
He’s my dad, his name is Kennie Simon , he took over in 2010, the majority of the band are still together just Errol who left so they asked my dad to step in
You know a singer is great when his audience is old and they applaud him because he still sounds as fresh as he did back in the day.
One of the greatest guitar riffs in history
Yeah... Sad the guitar guy kinda missed it... :/ :D
@@jonasjanda5562 Agreed. Seems to lack a little feel. The whole groove is off!
Absolut! LG
Yeah, but this one😂
@@jonasjanda5562 Mr Clown he is the original guitarist of the band. What are you prattling on about that guitarist. Harvey Hinsley, you muppet. 😂😂
One of the best songs to come out of the 70’s….. I loved roller skating to this song🚀
So sad RIP Erol your music lives on God bless you thankyou for amazing voice sheffield town Hall last time saw you
He still sounds great! This song is a classic and will never die
This is not the original singer 😢
timeless classic. takes us back to our youth. rip, errol brown.
man, that guitar seems neutered. It needs that punching fuzz that made it a hit!
i know.
@@bsquared4604 I agree
I noticed it right away too! Couldn't agree more!
Roland Synth guitar
Yeah he shitted on it for real
You never hear music like this anymore. Actual true artist
I like the orchestra background and his voice is still amazing!! Still get goosebumps!!❤❤
This is not Errol Brown 😢
Love this version with the symphony orchestra in the background...seriously grande.
Excelent and wonderful. 40 years later and same incredible and awesome performing. Everyone 1's a winner, forever and ever!!
Sure does look good even 40 years later
I wish he had worn his glittery outfit for this one
Everyone's a winner here . That's still the rule .
It was not Errol..😢
Ese cantante no es Errol Brown, quien se apartó de la banda en 1985 y lamentablemente falleció en 2015.
Immortal song, I am 5 minutes back to 1970s, priceless.
I once read years ago that he wrote this song for his wife who was feeling overwhelmed by his success. Such a great feel good song. I love it
I got to meet hot chocolate in Dubai when I was I kid in the very early 80s. All of them were really cool. Great song
Then they should have changed their name to Cool Chocolate!
❤
Was he as nice as he appeared to be? Get his autograph?
Well, this dude is cool and great, the first time I heard him was in 1977 in our bar. I was a student buying a lot of vinyl back then. Almost half a century has passed today. I'm glad to see you, sonorous dude forever. God bless you always. 🙋🏼♂️👍😇🇺🇸
It’s not Errol
Errol died 3 years before this performance.
Bad guitar! 🎸 HE sounds INCREDIBLE!! ❤️!
Han pasado años y él con la misma voz. Ningún cambio en su voz. Una gracia de Dios. Me encanta oírlo y su música también.
Pero no es el mismo cantante ya que el verdadero murio en el 2015 y este lo sustituyo en los demas conciertos
@@David-gh1zwTienes razón.
A first class effort , Kennie is spot on with his rendition , brilliant in fact
Agreed
Never met him or band back in 1970s but sure would STILL like to! Always sang to self in mirror as this is part of own funk collection of songs would love to share with someone special..ISO 65-75 .. Great guitarist..Bongo player still around too? Am in Southwest FL..Sounding great !! 💜😃😃
drummers in these bands had such amazing tempo talent...the whole rhythm section is great... that is everything to me...how can you not tap your foot when you listen to this... R.I.P. Erol...
I was 18 at the time the Song came out. It was crazy, it bring me back in that time, sweet memories. Thank you for the video!👏👏👏👏😻😻😻😻
How many song that come out today you think will survive for 40+ years? This song deserved this and its a big thing considering im a millennial
You are a man of good taste
Maybe one new song a year might be remembered by generations now back then there were tons per year that stand the test of time
a classic of all times ...1978 !!!!
After 40 years, just fuking outstanding..
But it's not Errol singing.
Classic! Great rendition!
In some magical way, this changes your entire being, in a wonderful way. LOVE the guitar riffs
I was very skeptical about listening to the song 40 years later. Thought it would sound crappy. I was absolutely astounded by this performance. Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
*os anos podem passar mas é prazeroso escutar esses gênios ❤️🇧🇷*
Brilliant preformance, still sounds amazing, well done kenny & the group.
Love Hot Chocolate. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. Sooooo many great bands back then!
This was a huge hit when I was 16, man there was some great songs on the radio in them days!
@@munter10 Haha. Same for me.. Totally agree! So many great musicians and solid bands. Hot Chocolate was one of my faves too…,way more great black bands/ artists back then too… loved to watch them perform on American Bandstand on Saturdays
a very unique song that sounded classic from the minute I heard it.
Still sounds great!
I,M happy to see you Again 👉 HOT CHOCOLATE!" 🎼🎸🎙❤ THATS FANTASTIC 👍✌
Traduction en français
Tantos anos passaram mais a voz não mudou nada ❤❤❤❤❤
More camera time for Errol Brown, jeez!! He wrote the song, he fronted the band, great voice, and an all time classic!
Errol passed in 2015 and this is a Dutch broadcast from 2018 so I would guess this is Kennie singing.
@@jayh6997 I don't think so Jay. This may just be a repeat broadcast of an earlier telecast. The voice is unmistakeably Errol Brown. Kennie had a deeper voice. I've seen Kennie speaking during a British TV show, where he was interviewed first, before the TV host interviewed Kenny. And of course, they played this song. Also, the Errol on this taping looks like the man I witnessed on the TV show.
@@DK-bk1vq this is not Errol in person, neither his voice...
@@rikspring That's him all the way, voice included. Original guitar player and drummer, too
Directors are clueless
Classic... all the way
This takes me back to cruising around in high school I remember when it came out. Great memories!!!
Great Erol Brown, and the band as well!
It's not Errol, he sadly passed quite a few years ago..he's a decent replacement though.
Sencillamente un GRANDE HOT CHOCOLATE ahora el acompañamiento MAGISTRAL
Who said only the 80s? another golden decade that marked the passage to the next two generations; 80s & 90s immortal songs, that's why they are legends.
Best singer on the world, Wow!!!!❤❤❤
Errol died 3 years before this performance.
His voice still spectacular ❤
No es el mismo vocalista
My.favorite..song..thanks..
Many.bless.
Just beautiful after 40 years, *** western Australia 🇦🇺
That was just like listening to them in 1978 OMG that was great. Wish I was there in person
That’s Crazy ❤
Still sound so great i like it
Love you guys best song ever
It's apparent that most people commenting on this are unaware that these aren't the original band members from the '70's, with the exception of the drummer.
Hot chocolate esta entre los grandes talento innatooo ¡¡¡¡ bueno !!!!
How many original Hot Chocolate members do we see here ? The bass player, yes, but also the fuzz guitar player ? Must say Kenny Simon is a fantastic substitute for Erroll Brown
bass, guitar and drums
I really thought this *was* Errol, the first time I saw one of these performances. Hot Chocolate's legacy is in good hands with Kenny on the mic👍👍
@@tonyjones1560 I thought that too! Erroll got older, as we all are, & stiffer, but the voice was here.
Beautiful!
ERROL BROW. DIFINITIVAMENTE UNA JOYA MUSICAL. QUE LASTIMA SU MUERTE HACE POCO
Holy cow, so watered down. I don't understand it, that groove was so funky and so tight. Why lay down like that?
Prekrastna pesen. Slusam ia s udovolstvie. ............. Amin.
Excelente canción q transciende tiempo y espacio, y seguirá perdurando por q es única .
Excelente.....
Great Music, best vocal and guitar!!!
Absolute Fantastic 💯👍👍👍
Que CANTANTES Mas Buenos NADA Que VER Con Los DE HOY
This guy is just toooooooooooo cool.
Precious song, legendary
There has to be a full length video of this show, not just the 4 songs on You Tube....love to see it.
The Best song forever..
He is still adorable!!! Love this song❤❤❤❤
Errol died 3 years before this performance.
Amazing Hot Chocolate and Errol B. ❤️
I hear this kind of music thanks to my older cousin
That's not Errol Brown - he died in 2015. This is Kennie Simon, the new frontman. Still excellent - he sounds so similar to Errol Brown.
@@nomchompsky3012 oh, thank you. I thought it was Errol and that this is old video before he died.
One of my favorite song from my life in Soviet Union!!!
The USA says hello our friend!
I’m curious why was this allowed by melodia or whatever it was called
Coldest guitar riff ever!
Awesome.....on multiple levels!!
Pound by pound ALL TIMES THANKS HOT CHOCOLATE
Essa guitarra é jurássica ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
The guitarist isn’t using the Roland synthesizer guitar that made it such a great song
Sooo noticable!
I always thought he played an overloaded distorsion Les Paul with some fuzzbox with also some crazy amp.. Thanx for the info. ..wtf..
it´s the same guitar player since 1978, he must forgot it some where..
Awesome !
One of the coolest and recognizable Riggs ever 😊
Great song!
Great Band , Great Voice, Great Song
They are great💕
mi primer disco simple fue hot chocolate este tema ahora simfonico
Wow. Fantástico. Dios lo tenga en su gloria😢
jest zajebisty , moje lata 70
Obecne wyjce, zobaczcie jak się śpiewa nawet po 40 latach od premiery.
Still got it !
Was für ein Melodie und Gesang
I love that audience !!
Jeder wird älter!! 😊 Aber trotzdem würde ich gerne diesen Mann, wie früher gerne zufort heiraten! 😮😅😂😂😂😂❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Wait a minute.
If Errol Brown, who was the original lead singer of Hot Chocolate and died on May 6th in the Bahama's, then I'm curious who this lead singer is...
He does a great job, no complaints just wondering.
Exactly what i was gonna ask.
He’s my dad, his name is Kennie Simon , he took over in 2010, the majority of the band are still together just Errol who left so they asked my dad to step in
@@TheDionne1988 Really. Cool thx for the fyi. he has a great voice.
@@TheDionne1988 Your dad looks and sounds like Errol Brown. He is a very credible replacement. Thumbs up from me.
That's not Errol.Fradulent!
MUSICA GRANDE PARA GRANDES....SALUDOS DESDE EL PERU - SU AMERICA PACIFICO SUR AREQUIPA
Que.agradable..escuchar.esas..BELLA. melodia
Love forever...❤
magic
just pure original class......
Get real. This sucks
@@kirkdonnelly6450 aaaaaaahhh, the little millennial surfaces !!
Feel like they took some of the edge off that amazing riff with all the accompanying musicians. Still a fantastic song and sounded great!
Great!
Hot choc. Where have you allcome From Welcomeing you into life must have been a thrill...
That guitar 🎸 is "Wicked!" 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾
Very nice!
That riff just does something to me
yes!!!...real live music...
came here because I finally figured out what song was playing in the background of one of this year's Hockey Playoffs commercials
Por favor a este señor toca rendirle pleitesía la voz es impresionante igual que hace 40 años atras
No es el mismo vocalista