The Floaters

The Floaters
Formed: 1976 in Detroit, MI
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Styles: Quiet Storm, Soul
Group Members: Paul Mitchell, Charles Clark, Larry Cunningham, Ralph Mitchell, Jonathan "Mighty ...
Biography: A short-lived spinoff group formed by onetime Detroit Emeralds members James Mitchell and Marvin Willis, Floaters scored a number one R&B and number two pop hit with their debut "Float On" for ABC. It was neither a lyrical nor vocal triumph, but still was among the biggest selling R&B singles of 1977. ...Read full biography
Float On
Released: 1977
Label: Universal Special Products*
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"I Am So Glad I Took My Time," released on Fee Records, was their debut single, but the Detroit quartet struck gold with their second release (actually, the Floaters were actually a quintet; Ralph Mitchell ...Read full review
Magic
Released: 1978
Label: ABC
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The Floaters went down in history as one of the one-hit wonders of '70s soul. Although their 1977 single "Float On" was a smash -- the ballad soared to number one on Billboard's R&B singles chart and number ...Read full review
More The Floaters albums: Main Albums (4), Compilations (1), DVD/Video (1)
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