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The Floaters
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The Floaters

Genre: R&B, Quiet Storm, Soul
Origin: U.S.A
Active: 1976 - 1982
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Biography

Floaters emerged as a fleeting offshoot assembled by former Detroit Emeralds James Mitchell and Marvin Willis, achieving an R&B chart-topper and a number-two pop placement through their ABC debut single “Float On.” Though lacking in both lyrical substance and vocal distinction, the track ranked among the year’s strongest-selling R&B releases in 1977. With Charles Clark handling lead vocals alongside Larry Cunningham, Paul and Ralph Mitchell, and Jonathan Murray, the ensemble proved unable to recapture the momentum created by that breakthrough. The two follow-ups that arrived afterward, “You Don't Have to Say You Love Me” and “I Just Want to Be with You,” actually showcased stronger performances than the hit; both numbers illustrated Clark’s aptitude as a ballad interpreter yet stalled at only modest R&B chart levels.

Top Songs

  1. The FloatersFloat OnThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters11:49
  2. The FloatersNo Stronger LoveThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters5:06
  3. The FloatersI Am So Glad I Took My TimeThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters5:22
  4. The FloatersGot To Find A WayThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters3:47
  5. The FloatersEverything Happens For A ReasonThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters4:00
  6. The FloatersI Bet You Get The One You LoveThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters3:06
  7. The FloatersTake One Step At A TimeThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters4:06
  8. Float Into The FutureLevitationFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future4:16
  9. Float Into The FutureThe Best Of Our LoveFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future5:16
  10. Float Into The FutureNice To Have You BackFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future3:45
  11. Float Into The FutureSweet Lady SeptemberFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future3:43
  12. Float Into The FutureMade Up My MindFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future3:50
  13. Float Into The FutureL.A. MagicFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future3:33
  14. Float Into The FutureBrand New LiteFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future6:27
  15. Float Into The FutureWoman Love/You Are My LadyFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future3:06
  16. Float Into The FutureGo Down To The DiscoFloat Into The Future · 1979Float Into The Future5:29
  17. The FloatersYou Don't Have To Say You Love MeThe Floaters · 1977The Floaters4:50

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