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The Floaters | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Detroit, Michigan |
| Genres | Smooth R&B |
| Years active | 1976-1982 |
| Labels | ABC (1976-1982) |
| Past members | James Mitchell Paul Mitchell Larry Cunningham Charles Clark Ralph Mitchell |
The Floaters were an African-American R&B vocal group, from the Sojourner Truth housing projects in Detroit, Michigan, that formed in 1976. The group are best known for their 1977 song "Float On", which reached #2 on the Billboard Hot 100, #1 on the UK Singles Chart, and #5 on the Irish Singles Chart.
Career
The band was formed by the former The Detroit Emeralds' singer James Mitchell, with his brother Paul Mitchell, Larry Cunningham, Charles Clark, and the unrelated Ralph Mitchell. Most of The Floaters were from the Sojourner Truth housing project on Detroit's Eastside.
James Mitchell wrote the band's one major hit, "Float On", with Arnold Ingram and Marvin Willis. The lyrics spotlight each member of the band, who introduced themselves with their name, astrological sign, and ideal type of romantic partner.[1] The song was produced by Woody Wilson. It became a world wide hit in 1977 on ABC Records, reaching #1 on the US R&B chart, #20 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #1 in the UK Singles Chart (for a single week in August that year).[2]
Follow-ups such as "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" (#28 Billboard R&B chart) were not as successful. The group continued to record, releasing four studio albums over the next few years.
A new recording of the song "Float On" was recorded in 2001 for the album Still Standing by the group Full Force..[1]
This song was also sampled by Canadian hip hop recording duo Dream Warriors, in their song of the same name.
Discography
Chart singles
| Year | Single | Chart Positions | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US Pop[3] | US R&B[4] |
UK[5] | ||
| 1977 | "Float On" | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| "You Don't Have To Say You Love Me" | - | 28 | - | |
| 1978 | "I Just Want To Be With You" | - | 36 | - |
Studio albums
- Floaters - 1977 - ABC Records - #10 Billboard 200
- Magic - 1978 - ABC Records - #131 Billboard Hot 200
- Float Into the Future - 1979 - MCA Records[6]
- Get Ready For The Floaters & Shu-Ga - 1981 - Fee Records
Compilation albums
- Float On: The Best of The Floaters - 1998 - MCA International[7]
See also
References
- ^ a b Allmusic.com biography
- ^ Roberts, David (2006). British Hit Singles & Albums (19th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Limited. p. 206. ISBN 1-904994-10-5.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (2003). Top Pop Singles 1955-2002 (1st ed.). Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 250. ISBN 0-89820-155-1.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (1996). Top R&B Singles: 1942-1995. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research Inc. p. 151. ISBN 0-89820-115-2.
- ^ Betts, Graham (2004). Complete UK Hit Singles 1952-2004 (1st ed.). London: Collins. p. 286. ISBN 0-00-717931-6.
- ^ Allmusic.com discography
- ^ "The Best Of The Floaters - Float On". Discogs.com. Retrieved 2012-12-28.