James Mitchell apparently came up with the idea and tune for their one major hit, "Float On", in a dream. The lyrics spotlighted each member of the band, who introduced themselves with their name, astrological sign, and ideal type of romantic partner. "Float On" was tracked in a garage recording studio called Pac 3.The song was written by Arnold Ingram, Marvin Willis and James Mitchell Jr., and produced by Woody Wilson. It became a world wide hit in 1977 on ABC Records, reaching #1 on the US R&B chart, #2 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and #1 in the UK Singles Chart (for a single week in August that year). Follow-ups such as "You Don't Have to Say You Love Me" could not duplicate the idiosyncratic charm of "Float On", but, with some changes in the line-up, the group remained active for several years, unable to shake off their one-hit wonder tag.The Floaters returned to Pac 3 to record a new version of "Float On" with Full Force for the Brooklyn, New York based group's summer 2001 TVT debut album, Still Standing.
1 Everything Happens For A Reason
2 Float On (Long Version)
3 Got To Find A Way
4 I Am So Glad I Took My Time
5 I Bet You Get The One You Love
6 No Stronger Love
7 Take One Step At A Time
8 You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
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