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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.
Jul 28, 2018 · The Hues Corporation, a pop and soul trio, began in 1969, under the leadership of its founder, Wally Holmes in Santa Monica, California. The original name, “Children of Howard Hughes” – a pun on famous millionaire Howard Hughes – ran into some legal roadblocks when it came to incorporation.
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.
July 6, 1974: The Hues Corporation hits #1 with "Rock The Boat". To many, they defined the term "one hit wonder," but The Hues Corporation is more appropriately remembered as an act that helped define 70s pop and soul via one of that decade's truly great hits.
The Hues Corporation was a pop and soul trio of the mid '70s. They are best known for their 1974 classic and infectious hit, "Rock The Boat", a U.S. #1 single and million-seller which is considered by many an early classic of disco music; and by some as the first disco song to hit #1.
The record sold over two million copies and continues to get airplay even today! The name of the group is The Hues Corporation. They still perform today and actually have quite a colourful history. Hues Corporation member St. Clair Lee tells the group's story.
A Los Angeles vocal trio, the Hues Corporation enjoyed two big hits in the mid-'70s, notably "Rock the Boat" in 1974 for RCA. While it was lightweight, mainly pop work, it did take The Hues Corporation to number two on the R&B charts and get them their lone pop chart topper.
