The Floaters

A short-lived spinoff group formed by onetime Detroit Emeralds associates Adam Mitchell and Marvin Willis, Floaters scored lots one R&B and number 2 pop hit using their debut, “Float On,” for ABC. It had been neither a lyrical nor vocal triumph, but was still among the biggest-selling R&B singles of 1977. Featuring business lead vocalist Charles Clark, along with Larry Cunningham, Paul and Ralph Mitchell, and Jonathan Murray, the group wasn’t in a position to maintain whatever magic it produced with “Float On.” Another two singles had been actually superior shows to the strike. “You don’t need to Say YOU LIKE Me” and “I SIMPLY Desire to be with You” showed that Clark could possibly be a highly effective ballad vocalist, but neither could move beyond moderate R&B graph status.