A Detroit chorus group, a masterpiece of sweet soul ballads.
A work by an R&B vocal group from Detroit, soul music featuring mellow choruses and sophisticated arrangements.
"Float On," which debuted at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 and features layered harmonies and a sweet, sophisticated sound influenced by Philly soul, is known worldwide as their signature song. The group's elegant chorus work and mellow musical mood combine to create a comfortable, floating feeling in the listener. This work established a unique position for them in the soul music scene of the time.
A:
1)
Float On
2)
You Don't Have To Say You Love Me
3)
Got To Find A Way
B:
1)
I Bet You Get The One You Love
2)
Everything Happens For A Reason
3)
Take One Step At A Time
4)
No Stronger Love
5)
I Am So Glad I Took My Time
Guitar, Sitar - Dennis Coffey (A1, B3, B5)
Executive-Producer - Woody Wilson
Alto Saxophone, Flute - Larry Nozero
Engineer - Richard Becker
Congas - L. "Bag Of Tricks" Brown
Backing Vocals - Brandy
Drums - Buster Marbury
Producer - Marvin Willis
Trumpet - Marvin Willis
Bells, Vibraphone - Jack Brokensha
Tenor Vocals - Ralph Mitchell
Engineer - Frank Lee
Tenor Vocals - Larry Cunningham
Clarinet, Synthesizer [Arp] - Gary Schunk
Tenor Vocals - Charles Clark (2)
Baritone Vocals - Paul Mitchell (2)
Bass - Guy Hutson
Engineer - Bernie Mendelson
Piano, Electric Piano [Fender Rhodes] - Brimstone Ingram