The Floaters were an American R&B vocal group, from the Sojourner Truth housing projects in Detroit, Michigan, that formed in 1976.
James Mitchell wrote the band's one major hit, "Float On", with Arnold Ingram and Marvin Willis.
The lyrics spotlight each member of the band, who introduced themselves with their name, astrological sign, and ideal type of romantic partner.
The rap group Stetsasonic also did a cover of the song on In Full Gear (1988).
The characters from Sesame Street, David (Northern Calloway), Bob (Bob McGrath), Gordon (Roscoe Orman) and Luis (Emilio Delgado) did a style parody of the song called "Gimmie Five".