The Floaters

ABOUT

The Floaters were an R&B vocal group from Detroit, MI with a great deal of crossover appeal that became famous during the late 1970s. They are best known for the soulful and dreamy "Float On" (1977), which topped the R&B charts and reached #2 on the Pop/Rock charts. This smash, which features mostly spoken lyrics throughout, also topped the U.K. charts and became a Top 5 hit in Ireland.


Best known songs (with years) include:

  • Float On (1977)

Pop charts debut year: 1977

Years active: 1976-1982

Genres: R&B, soul

Labels: ABC, MCA

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