Effective period / Period of releases: 1983 - 1986

Members: Carroll Thompson, Elana Harris, Shaun Ward (2), Desny Campbell, Michael Ward (3), Robert E. Clarke

British soul/pop band from Sheffield, signed to Virgin and active in the 1980s, had moderate success in the UK, New Zealand and Australia.

After the debut single "Answer Through Me", produced by Andy Hernandez, lead singer Elana Harris was replaced by Carroll Thompson for their first album (produced by Don Was) including three singles which made the UK charts.

After 'Operator' only Michael Ward remained to reshape Floy Joy as an all-male band along with Desny Campbell and Robert E. Clarke. Another album was released before disbanding.

Alison Moyet covered "Weak In the Presence of Beauty" and it became a top 10 hit in spring 1987.