OH YEAH!| FIRST TIME HEARING The Floaters - Float On REACTION

[@laylasworld7795]

Paul is my uncle he sadly passed away recently and my grandad James Mitchell wrote this song!!

[@iamshebeeloloindigenous]

Thank you so much for sharing 😊 You will see him again in the next life trust me. Death is not what we've been taught. Be at peace ❤

[@GoldenLady1007]

My condolences. Thank you for the update. I was a teenager when this song was hot, and it just takes me back to a different time and place. RIP Paul. 💛

[@sooyork]

💙

[@tdproductionchannel3395]

I can still remember when I first heard this song. All of the vocal groups in and around the St. Louis area when sing this at their shows. What a wonderful time when we had a multitude of male vocal groups. It's sad that time has past.

[@Janadu]

💔💔

[@bryanCJC2105]

OMG I haven't heard this song in 100 million years! These guys were smooooooth with such a smooth song. Such a nice treat to hear this again.

[@seanswinton6242]

They needed to react to the original extended mix with the long instrumental intro! Next up they need some Stylistics and Blue Magic!!✌️

[@bigsteve9279]

The first word on my mind was, SMOOTH 😊

[@jofoster1596]

Same, haven't heard this since the 70s!

[@theodoreritola7641]

The Good ol 70s AMBER

[@theodoreritola7641]

WAS HUGE in 1977 AMBER

[@SeminoleRail]

The 12 minute version of this song is incredible and definitely worth a listen.

[@marcogonzalez3582]

Facts! If I’m being honest I love the extended version better

[@NJbakintheday]

Facts!

[@bayridin5606]

Yup that instrumental before the lyrics kick in ✊️

[@davidaguirre9769]

Amen!

[@TiaMariaWigCoach]

Yes!!

[@kathybern-cw1xo]

Even after all these years this is still a good song. Brings back so many memories

[@michaelasay8587]

Terrible world today, that's for sure!

[@kathleenmurphy6220]

Back in the day for sure. A total groove…💚

[@tomflorio3639]

As little kids, we'd always crack up at Larry, practically shouting his line. "CANCER . . . AND MY NAME IS LARRY!" 😄 Love this song.

[@LindaEll]

We did too, lol.

[@MikeCoggan]

Ha I was a senior in high school it has cracked me up for 46 years🤣

[@jtaljl]

Tell me someone else remembers the Cheech and Chong parody "Bloat On" ... Chow mein and my name is Larry (fart/belch sfx)😂

[@johnnyfulano5506]

So awesome you guys did the floaters 👍🏻. They were so smooth

[@Kelly-just-kelly]

Lol I used to cringe. And still do !

[@angelagainey3038]

I am loving the big smile on Amber's face while she listens to this and the way that Jay is vibing to it. 🙂

[@poppingjaz]

Lol glad you all enjoyed this one. It’s a treat, unfortunately it was their only hit. They really didn’t do much after this. A true one hit wonder.

[@sunnystormy4973]

-xD-

[@barblessable]

Maybe something to do with their name 😅, they should have stayed around longer after all Floaters are hard to flush .

[@giovannogalindo8785]

You need to listen to keep it hot the floaters & shu-ga

[@barblessable]

Think the name did not help , vaguely lavatorial😊.

[@Mr17051963]

Still “floating on” after all these years!!!!! ✌️❤

[@markchawner1586]

I bought this in the UK in the glorious Summer of 1977 when still at school. It was No.1 in the UK. I'm sorry, but the single version doesn't do it Justice. I had it on a Limited edition 12" extended version that went on for nearly 12 minutes. It was just Sensational. Tell you now, you shudder just how many Children were conceived to this track at the time and through the years 😅 .... It's a Masterpiece that's as Smooth as Silk 👌👏😉

[@WilliamTheMovieFan]

Lucky guy! In 1977, my family moved to the countryside in South Carolina. I could only pick up country music stations and the one R&B station. I wasn't a fan of my parent's country music, so I got introduced to all sorts of R&B music when I was 10. The Floaters, Steely Dan, The Average White Band, Earth, Wind and Fire, Barry White, Roberta Flack, and so many more! Those were the days....

[@GeorgeMaster-xg7lg]

The 70s had,without a doubt the GREATEST music!

[@Kemet3.0]

Correct, the long version is the bomb!

[@monticlassictv]

This was the song that was usually the last dance at the disco back in the 1970’s and it was a special time as a teenager to have the girl you were after in your arms as this last dance at the end of the night. I’m now 65 years old and still love this song.

[@juliemnm8273]

Summer of 77....year of great movies and great songs.

[@michaelkearney2186]

“My name is Charles, and I like a woman who’s quiet…” Yeah, don’t we all…🤣🤣🤣

[@shirleyjones9460]

Another AM radio memory. I loved listening to this song whenever it came on the radio. Most folks would introduce themselves and include their sign. "What's your sign?" was a pickup line back then.

[@Kemet3.0]

That's accurate. During that period, they were composing songs that reflected the current events and sentiments. It was an era when the fascination with Zodiac time era and mood rings was prominent, indicating a particular cultural trend. Check out Heatwave, released the same year. Heatwave music fits in perfectly with that intergalactic space music. The Star of a Story and Sho'Nuff Must be Luv. My brother kept playing these songs over and over. Thinking music.

[@brooksboyd1959]

Cancer, and my name is Larry….this song is on my main playlist…never gets old.

[@GoldenLady1007]

When this song was out in 1977, it was heard EVERYWHERE! Listen to the longer version, where Paul says "float with Paul, y'all." A true classic. 💛

[@jerrycornelius4534]

This is one of my favorite songs from the 70’s. It’s so wonderful.

[@danceshadowmoon1]

You did it!! I'm stoked! That was one I suggested a few times. One of my All time favorites! We need more smooth grooves like this today! I'm not into Astrology but I am the sign of Cancer. And I did marry a woman who loves people. Thanks for your reactions!

[@jamesdamiano8894]

WOW you guys got to this one, Right On. Now please do The Manhattans "Kiss And Say Goodbye" and The Three Degrees "When Will I see You Again" for some more cool soul music.

[@garysunshine9643]

Two absolutely great R&B/soul hits. They'll love them both

[@vanessakedgar-py5of]

Wow! It's been around 40 years and I still remembered all the words. 🎉😂

[@GinaGeeILuvu]

I'm feeling Larry because I'm also a ♋♋: Birthday - 7/21 💖. I love this song (1977), this was back when the pick-up line was, "What's your sign?" 😂😂

[@R-L-I]

This song hit the top of the charts in 77’, brings back so many wonderful memories!

[@MOS650]

If you were into R& B you absolutely loved this song. I believe it was their only big hit.

[@seanswinton6242]

Sadly it was. I wish they were reacting to the longer version. They now need to react to some Stylistics, Blue Magic, and for a slightly different turn, The Blackbyrds and Tavares.

[@MOS650]

@@seanswinton6242 Yes the long version was played on the radio. The reactors don’t do enough R&B/Soul.

[@Robsan40]

@@seanswinton6242 - I have suggested Tavarez and Stylistics several times. Specially "You make me feel brand new" by the Stylistics.

[@lydmarl.475]

Who is in for them doing All 4 one, “I swear” or “I can Love you like that”!!

[@MOS650]

@@lydmarl.475 Agreed.

[@gerrymartin2345]

One hit wonders. They hit #2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the summer of 1977 with this song.

[@jamesgeorge5276]

That's right!!! The summer of 1977 one of my most memorable Summers!!!! Wow!!

[@richarddennis4785]

Weird, #2! I've never heard this and I listened to all the popular music (played on the local radio) in this era. Though I wonder... Most of my listening to radio as a child was while riding school bus. So maybe this song fell through a summer crack!

[@murrayspiffy2815]

I graduated HS in 1977 - Why the hell don't I know this song. I've never heard it before - but I love it. Over the next week it will be play 100 times.

[@surlechapeau]

One hit wonder, from their self titled debut album on ABC records(1977).

[@jessejamessimons483]

All right my babies.... This jam was serious as a heart attack when it came out ‼️💯🔥

[@suzymckinney9678]

I love that y'all loved this song. I've been listening to this for years & it is just as great today as the 1st time I heard it.

[@MrJohnnyMel]

A return to The Stylistics is called for “You Make me Feel Brand New” 😊

[@southerncomfort1339]

Greatest Love song of ALL!! YOU MAKE MEAN FELL BRAND NEW!

[@colibri1]

Giving your star sign was such a seventies thing. People always think their own time is more into astrology than any other time, but I can tell you that the seventies was more filled with astrology references than any era I've lived through. "What's your sign?" was a common pick-up line during the seventies. In 1983, the B52s made a song with sort of a similar theme as this hit 1977 song with their minor hit "Song for a Future Generation," where each band member introduces themselves and gives their star sign before telling what some of their interests are. It's at least as amusing as this song.

[@bertisjordan1085]

This groove just makes you float. This is hand dancing music. You youngins don't know about that!

[@raymondohlsen5054]

I'm Ray, I'm a Libra. I love a woman who's a little nerdy and outdoorsy.

[@luzlopez776]

Oh my god!!! I love the floaters..I saw them live and they were amazing

[@travisrobert9530]

I was nineteen when this song came out. It was the number one romantic song of 1977. Believe me when I say that a lot of guys got very lucky with this song.😊😘

[@Cheryltwin2012]

Love this song and love the video! Those suits just scream 70's. Of course, this was back in the day when "What's your sign?" was as good a pick-up line as any. By the way, Cheryl here is a Capricorn LOL. I sure do miss beautiful harmonies like these. Rest in Larry Chamberlain. If you like this smooth 70's soul vibe, give "I Wanna Get Next To You" by Rose Royce a listen. Or "I Do Love You" by GQ. There were a lot of groups like this back then.

[@jamesbaskiniii2153]

69 year old white dude that loves the Floaters a long time

[@vincespell]

It doesn't matter that your are White, it just matters that you enjoy the music! Music is a universal elixir! Drink up, it's on the House!

[@rhondaharmon724]

Love that. Been out of high school a couple years, in college and we danced and we danced and we danced to that jam. The age of innocence.

[@mrantdagreat]

Love this song! So hypnotic and smooooth 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@jeffreyflint6286]

Top notch choice and great reaction! Love those t shirts too!👍👍🤟🤟

[@jamesferrell336]

If you can't get lucky with that song playing in the background, you don't have a prayer. That was excellent.

[@amelias.2509]

A few years ago I was in a large grocery store in the middle of the day. There was one other shopper-a lady about my age....and this song came on! We both broke out in huge smiles and bonded for a moment agreeing that "those were the days". Thank you Floaters wherever you are! ❤ and I'm a Virgo!

[@danomite8423]

One of my favorite songs from the 70's.

[@rickycole6327]

HEY guys this was one of the big summer hits of 1977 this song was number one on Billboard R&B and Adult Contemporary charts and number two on Billboard pop singles chart this song was on AM and FM radio stations constantly keep up the great work guys.

[@theodoreritola7641]

And the Portland Tral Blazers were NBA World Champions

[@jbellinger99]

You two are the most fun when watching these Motown style videos. THANK YOU! _ My wife will love this when she gets home!

[@mimimusick9734]

I forgot how good this song is.

[@ePelle741]

I know right! I did too.

[@NJbakintheday]

Awww... man!! I forgot how much I love this song! We used to sing along to this as kids, emphasizing Larry's part. "Cancer... and my name is Larry!" They sure don't make 'em like this no more. ✊🏾🫶🏽

[@sharonlee6229]

One of my absolute favorites!

[@themajicman745]

One of my favorites in my last year of high school that we sang in a few talent shows. Another good one is the live version is "Gloria" by Enchantment. It's just as smooth!

[@anneking4656]

This song makes me chuckle! It’s cheesy, but in a good way… it’s very groovy! I knew you would love it! Thanks for a great reaction! Love you guys! 💕

[@sunnystormy4973]

-#cheers-- !-

[@michaelasay8587]

It's not cheesy...it's because the world today is terrible!! Don't vote for Biden!!

[@Star_R666]

Asking peoples signs back in the 70s was the "in" thing. People sometimes lead with it when introducing themselves. Brings back memories for sure. Oh, and Larry was always my fave.

[@R-L-I]

Yep, your right! It was a very popular pick up line back then.

[@markzalubas5793]

So much fun. My face cracked from smiling so much. #2's falsetto had my jaw on the ground.

[@BaconIsNotBiceps]

Yes! Yes!! Yes!!! All my favorite songs growing up as a child. This is SO SO SO forgotten in the annuls of amazing songs.

[@tomburke3681]

Best one hit wonder group of all time!! Amazing vocals!!

[@horacerobinson7149]

Thanks guys for this late 70s beauty I loved every second of it ❤

[@anthonyblakely399]

I played this song 24/7 when it came out....and got to see them perform this song on "Soul Train." I take all of those Brothas!!!! Especially "the Leo!!!" Leos are DOPE!!! lol......

[@caesiyt]

Taurus, and my name is Carlos... This song was huge here in Brazil, i thank my late uncle Eli who introduced me to this kind of music when i was a teen and since then i am totally into it. He used to play another great names from the same era and my suggestions are: Earth, Wind & Fire - Love's holiday Manhattans - It feels so good to be loved so bad Ray, Goodman and Brown - Special lady Smokey Robinson - Cruisin' Delegation - Oh honey Al Hudson and The Soul Partners - Lost inside of you Tyrone Davis - In the mood Peaches and Herb - Reunited Tavares - Never had a love like this before Michael Henderson - Valentine Love L.T.D. - Concentrate on you Chic - A warm summer night Maze feat. Frankie Beverly - Happy Feelings The Dells - I touched a dream Brass Construction - Sweet as sugar WAR - I'll be around and the list goes on...

[@gordonpatterson8615]

The 12” version of this is 8 minutes long! Marvellous ❤

[@LMmccallL57]

Alrighty, then! Another song that I've suggested many times! 👍🏽🙂 I've been jamming to this since I was a little girl, because my mom and aunts played it a lot. 😃 My mom's sign is/was Cancer and she loved the part where it was mentioned. 🙂 I'm a Capricorn....a stubborn Capricorn.😊

[@Termn8r3655]

You guys don’t know how long I have waited for you to react to this!😅

[@blackblake3658]

My mom used to tell me and my sisters that even a dumb man wants a smart woman.😂

[@Citizenesse8]

I love this song. Sesame Street did a parody of this for the number 5 with Luis, Larry, David and Gordon. I was just a kid when I heard both and had no idea what it was about but that it sounded dreamy and smooth. Lol!

[@valentinodimauro4552]

The extended version is like being on a vacation of love!

[@MHO999999]

Yes, I thought I recalled a version with more lyrics. This one seemed a little bit abbreviated.

[@Cheryl_Haydon]

Man, I haven't heard this song in years and forgot how much I liked their smooooth voices and Motown-type moves. And Amber, I'm a Leo as well! #TeamLeo ♌️ Great reaction, guys!

[@Lovejazz01]

♌️👍🏾✌🏽

[@Mariosilvagt3]

I was 13 years old, did not know how to speak English in my home town Guatemala city but I loved listening to this awesome song back in 1977. Great memories!

[@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx]

OOOOH...YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!! This song did something to the women back then! Try The Moments - With You.

[@jana7514]

🎶 Virgo..... & my name is Jan!.... I like a man with a sense of humour - & a pulse, preferably!... 🥰😆 Great reaction! 🇬🇧👍

[@barrymedwin7197]

Great song from my youth. Please cover Odessey's 'Native New Yorker' and 'Inside Out' you will not be disappointed. 🤔

[@memorylane7068]

1970's wide collars! The blue reminds me of my 1981 prom tux. They were all great singers in this band and this song always takes me back.

[@thefairyqueen369]

I didm't stop smiling and grooving the whole way through this! I was growing up when this came into the charts......it just brings me back and makes me miss the fun and adventures of the 80's! Great reveiw as always!

[@gallery963]

Thank you whoever suggested this. I forgot all about it.

[@deborahwa2015]

On Saturdays I love singing this song turned up. Haven't heard a song like this ever again. The 12 minute version is the best one. That's the one I jam to.

[@charlover]

Priceless reactions by you two, moments like this are why you're so popular. That was great! Thanks!

[@lauanasimmons-hg4lw]

Hello, My name is Lauana. I am a Leo like Amber. My Birthday is July 28th. I will be 63 years young on my birthday and I remember this song very well. Happy upcoming birthday to Amber. Make it great!!! Much ❤

[@GTOHawg]

I looked at the length of this vid and knew you were doing the short version. This shit is my jam.

[@wump111]

I remember listening to this as an old 45 EP on a rubbish record player, and it still sounded fantastic! Loved it then, love it now.😊

[@jaimegarcia6114]

What a gem of a song, an Ol' school R & B classic for sure!! I've said it before and I'll say it again. I grew up in the 70's, lived in Chicago then the suburbs of Chicago. I was exposed to so many genres of music. I learned to love them all, from Pop, Classic Rock, Ol' School R & B to country, etc....I'd say I was very lucky musically to have had all those wonderful sounds surrounding me. It always brings back memories of my teens. I will always treasure them!!

[@KillingMachine96]

"Special Lady", Ray Goodman and Brown

[@1939lb]

you don't need another hit..a true classic..Team Leo rocks

[@chrisharris6206]

Amber and Jay ,1977 baby, with this classic Gem 💎 Amber , Treat me , Right and hold Me Tight. Jay she is crazy 🤣😧, as hell 😊😊, Amber you are Slick and Naughty I see, watch out Jay , my brother 😮 , love your reactions thanks again for the Classic. From my Adolescent Day's. Can't , stop laughing 😂🤣 , I'm in Stitches 😅🪡 litterly. And it's all Amber 😭😔 fault Jay. With her clever witty sly Shananagans.

[@erikagholston6610]

This song reminds me of my aunt. She loved this song & played it all the time one summer. Larry was my favorite & I still remember all the words.

[@Whitebrowpriest]

Here are a few more songs released the same year that Float on was release (1977) that you two would truly enjoy: "Fly Like An Eagle" by The Steve Miller Band "Free" by Deniece Williams "Open Sesame" by Kool and the Gang "I Don't Want To Lose Your Love" by The Emotions

[@flashderos]

A coworker introduced me to this song last year and it’s now a part of my music rotation. Such a good classic throwback! Loved your reaction. I showed your reaction to my coworker and she got a kick out of it!

[@EricRussell-ud8sg]

Another group along these lines is The Manhattans. Kiss And Say Goodbye was a classic, and Shining Star, There's No Me Without You, and It Feels So Good To Be Loved So Bad all stayed on the charts for at least 11 weeks

[@josephvalenzuela311]

Thank You. So glad that you are more open to listen to more music from the 70's, Jay. Great reaction. Thanks.

[@bobbyd968]

Another smooth soul favorite you will love is "I Only Have Eyes For You" by the Flamingos.

[@pamjarrett-s9s]

I absolutely love all of your reactions! You two are the greatest…and the music you choose to react to…..just wow! I love all your T-shirts also.

[@BillGraper]

Such a floaty song! I've always loved this song. 😎

[@walterf5502]

Amber, you are too much. You should create your own lady group. Oh my lord! Haven`t heard this song in decades, possibly over 40 years. I remember buying the Long Playing Record version. It was probably over 12 minutes. When we had dance parties us fellas couldn`t wait for the LP version of Float-On so we can slow dance for minutes. I remember everyone had their own favorite singer. I think mine was Charles, even though I`m a Leo. Man oh man, what a group and those smooth instruments and each person had their own distinct style.

[@j0hnf_uk]

This is one of those songs that was always destined to be parodied, and it was on numerous occasions. I do remember this one from the mid 70's and it was taken quite seriously, at the time. It was only afterwards that it became seen as one of those songs that could be effectively parodied.

[@MannyB-dv6fn]

Hey I'm OLD SKOOL TO THE CORE!!! Love your show especially enjoy how you guys react to music I grew up listening to. A time when bands played real music and folk ACTUALLY SANG! if you like horns you are missing a classic band "Kool & The Gang" Hollywood Swinging or "The Spirit of The Boogie". You will love rocking to either of these songs and trust me you will be hooked on Kool & The Gang - Old Skool Funk for Newbies you guys.

[@DanaDeSimone-p5z]

THANK YOU FOR ADDING THIS!!! As an old guy, this was probably the most played slow jam in the late 70's..Guys had to step up their game to get any play with the ladies and many of us stepped up.. This was serious stuff back then so thanks alot for putting this up..Many of us old heads love this stuff..Thanks again..

[@pauljohm]

This was so, so good! Y'all made me laugh while I reminisced and remembered this song with fondness. Float on!

[@workingman6681]

Love, love The Floaters!! Ralph, Charles, Paul and Larry. My favorite is Larry, my real name. Let me repeat, 70's music was THE best era for music!!👍

[@DavidSalinas-p3v]

I love this song. I can hear this beautiful classic love songs all day 24/ 7/365 twice on Sunday

[@sharkbjs]

Oh, man! This one really brought me back. It was HUGE back in 1977 hitting No. 1 on the Billboard R&B chart for several weeks and No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. This was the type of "talk" back then, giving your sign and then your name. It seems corny now but it really was the way it was on the singles scene in that era. Too bad it was their only hit but it was a fun one. I loved your reactions to it!

[@leohoogeweg]

This song is a real piece of music art, unique. Sounding especially good on a late night medium wave radio show ❤️

[@akastarchild]

When this song came out, me and my girlfriends picked out who we liked based on their voices. I picked Charles because of that falsetto. Good reaction, Guys.❤❤😂😂

[@Jgeneraledger23]

Makes me think of freshly-cut lawn when I hear this, the '70s were so awesome.

[@theodoreritola7641]

You heard right i was 16 in 1977..

[@nickimontie]

I still have this on vinyl! Loved this and I was in middle school when it came out!

[@beachgirl3417]

Never heard this one before but it was an awesome song you guys. And your reactions were priceless!

[@sylviafarese8837]

YES YES YES! I’m glad you are seeing them perform.

[@allendixon7700]

That's a mother

[@allendixon7700]

Mother's mother's finest mother's finest that was the name of this grjust like myself. Mother's finest I got a song called

[@rjs2005]

I'm admitting- I remember this song vividly, but I never saw this video, nor watched the group perform. That added a whole new dimension to their performance. I really did love this song- still do, but then again, I've long been a fan of this brand of soul and R&B- the showmanship that went along with the musicality made it so much more than the sum of their parts.