Hot Chocolate is a British soul band formed by Errol Brown and Tony Wilson. Known for their smooth blend of funk and pop influences, they achieved major success from 1970 to 1984, landing a hit single on the UK charts every year during that period. Their best-known songs include You Sexy Thing, which became an international hit and appeared in the film The Full Monty, So You Win Again, Every 1's a Winner, It Started with a Kiss, and Emma. Errol Brown was recognized with the Ivor Novello Award for Outstanding Contribution to British Music in 2004.