The Hues Corporation
The Hues Corporation was an American pop and soul trio, formed in Santa Monica, California in 1969. They are best known for their 1974 single "Rock the Boat", which sold over 2 million copies.
Group name and background
Before their success they were the opening act for some stars including Frank Sinatra, Milton Berle, Nancy Sinatra, and Glen Campbell. The original band had a lineup of three singers and three sidemen. The sidemen were Joey Rivera from the Checkmates; Monti Lawston; and Bob "Bullet" Bailey, formerly of the Leaves. Before the group had a hit single they performed as an opening act for Flash Cadillac, Ike Turner, and Delaney Bramlett. Bailey, Rivera, and Lawston left the band to form Goodstuff.
The group's name was a pun on the Howard Hughes Corporation, with the 'hue' (a synonym of 'color'), being a nod to the group members' African-American heritage. The band's members were St. Clair Lee (born Bernard St. Clair Lee, April 24, 1944, San Francisco, California; died 2011), Fleming Williams (born 1943, Flint, Michigan; died 1992) and Hubert Ann Kelley (born 24 April 1947, Fairfield, Alabama). The original choice for the group's name was The Children of Howard Hughes, which their record label turned down.
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- Your Place or Mine released: 1978
- Rockin' Soul released: 1974
- Freedom for the Stallion released: 1973
- The Very Best Of released:
- Best Of released:
- The Masters released:
The Very Best Of
- Rock the Boat
- Rockin' Soul
- Love Corporation
- One Good Night Together
- Freedom for the Stallion
- Bound on a Reason
- Off My Cloud
- Family
- Go to the Poet
- You Showed Me What Love Is
- Soul Sailin'
- Ease on Down the Road
- No End in Sight
- He's My Home
- Gold Rush
- Sing to Your Song
- Miracle Maker (Sweet Soul Shaker)
- Follow the Spirit
- I Got Caught Dancing Again
- Love's There
The Masters
- Rock the Boat
- Freedom for the Stallion
- Rockin' Soul
- Love Corporation
- The Family
- Salvation Lady (1-3-5)
- Live a Lie
- Miracle Maker (Sweet Soul Shaker)
- One Good Night Together
- Follow the Spirit
- Long Road
- Gold Rush
- Soul Sailin'
- How I Wish We Could Do It Again
- Ease on Down the Road
- I Got Caught Dancing Again
- Love's There
- I'll Take a Melody
- Into My Music
- Bound on a Reason
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Rock The Boat
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Rock the Boat - Hues Corporation
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
to rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat, don't tip the boat over
rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat-t-t-t-t
Ever since our voyage of love began
your touch has thrilled me like the rush of the wind
and your arms have held me safe from a rolling sea
there's always been a quiet place to harbor you and me
Our love is like a ship on the ocean
we've been sailing with a cargo full of, love and devotion
So I'd like to know where, you got the notion
said I'd like to know where, you got the notion
To rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat, don't tip the boat over
rock the boat, don't rock the boat baby
rock the boat-t-t-t-t
Up to now we sailed through every storm
and I've always had your tender lips to keep me warm
oh I need to have the strength that flows from you
don't let me drift away my dear, when love can see me through
Our love is like a ship ..........
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