The Hues Corporation was a pop and soul trio of the 70s, best known for the… Read Full Bio ↴The Hues Corporation was a pop and soul trio of the 70s, best known for their 1974 infectious hit "Rock The Boat". The song, a U.S. #1 single and million-seller that's still a radio staple, is considered one of the earliest disco songs. Some authorities proclaim it to be the first disco song to hit #1, while others grant that distinction to "Love's Theme" by the Love Unlimited Orchestra, a chart-topper from earlier in 1974. The Hues Corporation has played on into the new millennium, although facing many challenges.
The group formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, California, Before making it big in the music industry, the group appeared in the popular 1972 blaxploitation film Blacula, which starred actor William Marshall and brought the group in contact with songwriter Waldo Holmes. Holmes would go on to pen "Rock the Boat". The Hues Corporation's four other singles to reach the Billboard Hot 100 were "Freedom For The Stallion" (1973, #63), "Rockin' Soul" (1974, #18), "Love Corporation" (1975, #62), and "I Caught Your Act" (1977, #92).
The group's name was a pun on the Hughes Corporation, with the "hue" being the group's African-American heritage. Interestingly, they initially wanted to call themselves 'Children Of Howard Hughes', but that didn't pan out. The band's members were Bernard "St. Clair" Lee, Flemming Williams, and Ann Kelley.
Despite their initial success, the group disbanded in 1978. But with renewed interest in disco music throughout the 90s, the group reunited for tour dates and special events. This included the popular PBS special Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion. Bernard "St. Clair" Lee sadly passed away on March 8th, 2011.
The group formed in 1969 in Los Angeles, California, Before making it big in the music industry, the group appeared in the popular 1972 blaxploitation film Blacula, which starred actor William Marshall and brought the group in contact with songwriter Waldo Holmes. Holmes would go on to pen "Rock the Boat". The Hues Corporation's four other singles to reach the Billboard Hot 100 were "Freedom For The Stallion" (1973, #63), "Rockin' Soul" (1974, #18), "Love Corporation" (1975, #62), and "I Caught Your Act" (1977, #92).
The group's name was a pun on the Hughes Corporation, with the "hue" being the group's African-American heritage. Interestingly, they initially wanted to call themselves 'Children Of Howard Hughes', but that didn't pan out. The band's members were Bernard "St. Clair" Lee, Flemming Williams, and Ann Kelley.
Despite their initial success, the group disbanded in 1978. But with renewed interest in disco music throughout the 90s, the group reunited for tour dates and special events. This included the popular PBS special Get Down Tonight: The Disco Explosion. Bernard "St. Clair" Lee sadly passed away on March 8th, 2011.
How I Wish We Could Do It Again
Hues Corporation Lyrics
We have lyrics for these tracks by Hues Corporation:
"Rock The Boat" So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said…
Don't Rock The Boat So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said…
Freedom for the Stallion Freedom for the stallion, freedom for the mare and her…
Hues Corporation So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said…
I Caught Your Act Curtain going up-up-up - curtain going up-up-up Walking a…
I Got Caught Dancing Again You were just within my reach And i got caught dancing…
Rock That Boat So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said…
Rock The Boat So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said…
Rock The Boat (12 So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said…
Rockin If you want to get to where you let the…
Rockin' Soul If you want to get to where you let the…
The Rock The Boat So I'd like to know where, you got the notion Said…
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Nora Enciso
How can you ever forget? Full of meaning,loaded with memories!
Nora Enciso
always puts a smile on my lips listening to this piece...
B Pagan77
Wow, great tune. Brings back the memories of my brothers and sisters sneaking rats on the carousel at the county fair.Back in the 70's Rats weren't allowed! I'm glad things have changed!
Specialdark23
This is a lovely song!
Maribi Escobar
this is really cool..makes me feel nostalgic
Marites Corpuz
i love this beautiful song from 70
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dayne kungsino
if i could only be a part of that scene again.. .. how i wish we could do it all again..
mybigbluetoad
from December of 1974..........pure 70's music right there from an era gone.......so glad to be a witness to it....
Rod Bontuyan
Brings back romantic memoriesduring college days when we go out for a group date under the silvery moon.