posted by ad-vinylrecords
The Floaters were an American R&B vocal group, from the Sojourner Truth housing projects in Detroit, Michigan, that formed in 1976.The band was formed by the former Detroit Emeralds’ singer James Mitchell, with his brother Paul Mitchell, Larry Cunningham, Charles Clark, and the unrelated Ralph Mitchell.
Floaters is the debut studio album recorded by American R&B group The Floaters, released in 1977 on the ABC label.
With its humble production and inflexible arrangement, the foursome were able to distinctly convey their individual vocal talent.
The urban ballad stayed on the Billboard R&B charts for 20 weeks, claiming number one for six of those weeks. It labored on the pop charts at number two for two straight weeks.
The follow-up single, “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, ” is a mellow number. It is slightly pop-oriented with some doo wop seasoning.
This album has some pop, doo wop and soul numbers, but none of them have the same texture that the hit single “Float On” has.
The album peaked at No. 1 on the R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200. The album features the single “Float On”, which peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Soul Singles and UK Singles Charts, and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”, originally recorded by Dusty Springfield.
The urban ballad stayed on the Billboard R&B charts for 20 weeks, claiming number one for six of those weeks. It labored on the pop charts at number two for two straight weeks.
The follow-up single, “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me, ” is a mellow number. It is slightly pop-oriented with some doo wop seasoning.
This album has some pop, doo wop and soul numbers, but none of them have the same texture that the hit single “Float On” has.
The album peaked at No. 1 on the R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 10 on the Billboard 200. The album features the single “Float On”, which peaked at No. 1 on the Hot Soul Singles and UK Singles Charts, and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. The single “You Don’t Have to Say You Love Me”, originally recorded by Dusty Springfield.
Side one
- Float On – 11:49
- You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me – 4:53
- Got To Find A Way – 3:47
Side two
- I Bet You Get The One You Love – 3:04
- Everything Happens For A Reason – 3:58
- Take One Step At A Time – 4:05
- No Stronger Love – 5:09
- I Am So Glad I Took My Time – 5:20
.jpg)
The Floaters
- Larry Cunningham – tenor
- Paul Mitchell – baritone
- Charles Clark – tenor
- Ralph Mitchell – tenor
Musicians
- Kenny Goodman – guitar
- Buster Marbury – drums
- Brimstone Ingram – piano, Fender Rhodes
- Guy Hutson – bass
- Dennis Coffey – guitar, sitar
- Marvin Willis – trumpet
- Larry Nozero – balto saxophone, flute
- Jack Brokensha – vibraphone, bells
- Lorenzo “Bag of Tricks” Brown – congas
- Gary Schunk – clarinet, ARP synthesizer
- Brandye, James Mitchell – background vocals
Notes
Release: 1977
Format: LP, Vinyl
Genre: Soul
Label: ABC Records
Catalog# 25094 XOT
Vinyl: Goed (VG)
Cover: Goed (VG)
Prijs: €10,00
0 comments:
Een reactie posten