Hot Chocolate (U.S.) - Hot Chocolate

UK reissue of this Funk rarity, originally released in 1971. The original pressing was only 500 copies and original copies go for big bucks. Not to be confused with the UK group of 'You Sexy Thing' fame. This Hot Chocolate is a trio featuring lead singer/guitarist Lou Ragland. Ragland recorded a handful of singles for various recording entities in Cleveland and also served as Saru Records' A&R director and main producer prior to former O'Jays' Bobby Massey assuming the duties. This is pure heart, raw Funk-Soul done on a mini-budget, reminiscent of New Orleans funkmeisters the Meters. Soul Brother Records.