"The Floaters - "Float On" Songwriter(s) Marvin Willis, Arnold Ingram, James Mitchell Producer(s) James Mitchell, Marvin Willis "Float On" is a 1977 hit song by the R&B/soul group The Floaters. The spoken verses combine two popular trends from the time, star signs and video and phone dating, in lines such as Aquarius and my name is Ralph / Now I like a woman who loves her freedom. The song was co-written by James Mitchell of The Detroit Emeralds group. Released from their self-titled debut album