The band teamed up with John Farnham for "Everytime You Cry" which was one of the biggest hits of 1997, and due to the success of the previous tours, were asked personally by both Celine Dion and Michael Jackson to continue to support them throughout their European tours in June-September 1997. The band played to crowds often numbering over 100,000 people, and they also took the stage for three nights at Wembley Stadium. Upon their return to Australia in October, Human Nature embarked on their first ever national concert tour- headlining at entertainment centres around the country.
'Counting Down' released in 1998 continued the band's momentum, and debuted at number one on the ARIA charts and generated five gold singles in Australia - "Last To Know", "Don't Cry", "Cruel", "Be There With You" and "Eternal Flame" a cover version of the 1989 hit by The Bangles. The band also appeared in an Australian concert tour of symphonic versions of Beatles songs conducted by legendary producer and "fifth Beatle", Sir George Martin.
In 1999, Human Nature appeared in a tour of the musical version of the television series Happy Days.
The band released a self-titled album in 2000 with lead single "He Don't Love You" reaching Top 20 in the UK and being the 2nd best selling Australasian single in Australia for that year. The album was recorded in Sydney, London, Stockholm, Los Angeles and New York and featured a songwriting session with Gary Barlow of Take That.
In September 2000 the band performed the Australian National Anthem at the 2000 Summer Olympics with Julie Anthony. The band also appeared in Australian soap opera Neighbours in November 2000 and performed "He Don't Love You" at Erinsborough High's debutant ball and sang "Wishes" a cappella at the ball's after party.
A greatest hits album- Here & Now: The Best of Human Nature- followed in late 2001. The accompanying single "Always Be With You" also made the Australian top 30, with the appearance of comic character Guido Hatzis, breakdancing legend, making the video memorable.
Throughout 2002 and into early 2003, Toby took on the role of MC in a major production of the musical Cabaret. This portrayal earned him a prestigious Helpmann Award.
Human Nature's fourth studio album Walk the Tightrope was released on 26 April 2004. The first single "When You Say You Love Me" was written by Darren Hayes, formerly of Savage Garden, and it reached the Top 10 in Australia in 2004. The album also features "Love Is Blind" written by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees, a reworked cover of Guilty by Barry Gibb and Barbra Streisand, and a cover version of "To Be With You", a 1992 hit by glam metal band Mr. Big.
Mid-2005 saw Toby again hit the musical theatre scene, playing Kenickie in an arena version of the musical Grease.
With the realisation that they were perhaps outgrowing their original teen market, for their fifth studio album Human Nature decided to pay tribute to the music that influenced them from the very beginning, and released an album of Motown covers- Reach Out: The Motown Record- on 6 November 2005. It peaked at number one on the Australian charts and has reached 5 times platinum. They toured extensively around Australia in 2006 on The Motown Show tour and members Phil Burton and Toby Allen both starred in reality TV shows during 2005/06: Phil in the Nine Network's Celebrity Overhaul 2 and Toby on Channel 7's Dancing With The Stars, plus both Phil and Toby on Channel 10's Australia's Brainiest Musician in March 2006 (Phil came in first, and Toby came in second).
On 29 October 2006, Human Nature won their first ARIA - highest selling album - after 15 nominations; band member Andrew Tierney joked saying they were the "John Wood" of the ARIAs.
The quartet's sixth studio album Dancing In The Street: The Songs Of Motown II was released on 13 October 2006 and debuted at number one, with 14 Motown cover songs, after the initial 'Motown' album sold over 350,000 copies and won the highest selling album ARIA award.
They toured Australia with Doug Parkinson as the MC for the Motown Tour 2005/06 and the Encore Motown Tour 2006, and again in mid-2007 with the Dancing In The Street Arena Tour 2007, with special guests Paulini and The Naturelles.
The 24th of November, 2007 saw Human Nature hit No.2 on the ARIA Albums Chart with Get Ready, the 3rd Motown-themed album, which this time featured appearances by several original Motown singing legends such as Smokey Robinson, Martha Reeves, Mary Wilson of The Supremes and The Temptations. All three albums have now sold close to a million copies in Australia. Human Nature's total album sales in Australia number almost two million.
At the start of 2008, Human Nature headed over to perform for the first ever time in the USA, with a two-month engagement at Atlantic City's Tropicana Casino. They played the Imperial Palace and Casino in 2009.
On 22 April 2008, Human Nature took the stage with The Supremes' Mary Wilson on the television show It Takes Two. They performed two duets from their Get Ready album: "It Takes Two" and "River Deep, Mountain High".
Human Nature is currently in residency through May 2010 at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas. Their show, "The Ultimate Celebration of the Motown Sound," is being presented by friend and mentor Smokey Robinson.
Official Website: www.humannaturelive.com
Earth Angel
Human Nature Lyrics
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Will you be mine
My darling dear
Love me all the time
I'm just a fool
(just a fool)
A fool in love, with you
The one I adore
Lovely for ever and ever more
(I'm just a fool)
I'm just a fool
(oh what a fool)
A fool in love with you
Yes in love with you
I fell for you
And I knew
The vision of my love's loveliness
I hope and I pray
That some day
I'll be the vision
(vision)
The vision of your happiness
Angel my darling
Last night I fell in love with a little piece of heaven on earth
It was you
The way you walk, the way you talk
The way you bat your eye lids as I pull up in my open-top chevvy
I don't know what I'd do without you
Earth angel I will never let you go
Angel of angels
Earth angel - oh
Earth aangel, earth angel
Will you be mine
My darling dear
Love me all the time
(I'm just a fool)
I'm just a fool
(oh what a fool)
A fool in love with you
Oh - my love
I'm just a fool
(just a fool)
A fool in love
With ....
You
Fool in love with you
The song Earth Angel by Human Nature talks about someone falling deeply in love with their significant other, asking them to be theirs forever. The opening lines, “Earth angel, Earth angel, will you be mine? My darling dear, love me all the time,” therefore ascertain the person's strong feelings towards their partner. The song goes on to explain the singer’s feelings and how deeply in love they are with “the one I adore, lovely forever, and evermore.” The lyrics reflect the love-struck, silly and irrational state of the singer as they declare themselves “a fool in love with you.” They hope and pray that someday they will be the vision of their partner's happiness.
In summary, Earth Angel is a classic romantic song that captures the essence of falling hopelessly in love. It speaks of the willingness to be foolish in love and the hope that it is reciprocated. Human Nature’s rendition of the song highlights the timeless quality of the original piece, and their performance brings it to a new generation.
Line by Line Meaning
Earth angel, earth angel
Addressing someone who is like an angel on earth, who possess godly qualities and traits.
Will you be mine
Asking the person if they are willing to be a romantic partner.
My darling dear
Referring to the person as a dear and beloved one.
Love me all the time
Requesting the person to express continual affection and love.
I'm just a fool
Acknowledging being someone who is foolish in love.
(just a fool)
Reemphasizing the previous line.
A fool in love, with you
Being someone who is blinded by or deeply in love with the person being addressed.
The one I adore
Indicating that the person is the only one being adored.
Lovely for ever and ever more
Describing the person as being lovely or attractive for all time to come.
(oh what a fool)
Expressing strong emotions of foolishness and helplessness.
Yes in love with you
Confirming and reiterating being in love with the person being addressed.
I fell for you
Referring to the moment when one became infatuated with the person being addressed.
And I knew
Expressing a sense of knowing or intuition when falling in love with the person.
The vision of my love's loveliness
Describing the person’s loveliness and beauty as being an image that cannot be forgotten.
I hope and I pray
Expressing the desire and wish for something to happen.
That some day
Referring to an uncertain time in the future.
I'll be the vision
Stating a desire to be seen by the person as someone full of love, beauty or grace.
(vision)
Claifying the image that's being referred to is one of an individual with admirable qualities.
The vision of your happiness
Describing the image of an individual being happy as something that is desirable.
Angel my darling
Highlighting that the person being addressed is someone who is angelic and amazing.
Last night I fell in love with a little piece of heaven on earth
Metaphorically referring to the person being addressed as someone who is wonderful and perfect.
It was you
Revealing the identity of the person who represents heaven on earth.
The way you walk, the way you talk
Noting the mannerisms and behaviors that make the person unique and special.
The way you bat your eye lids as I pull up in my open-top chevvy
Providing specific examples of the mannerisms and behaviors that enamored them to the person.
I don't know what I'd do without you
Acknowledging the importance of the person in their life and expressing a strong sense of attachment and dependency.
Earth angel I will never let you go
Expressing a commitment to never let go of the person who is like an angel on earth.
Angel of angels
Highlighting the person as being an exceptional version of an 'angel on earth.'
Oh - my love
Expressing strong emotions of love and affection.
Fool in love
Being completely blinded by or deeply in love with the person being addressed.
With ....
Noting that the person being addressed is the specific subject of one's love.
You
Reiterating the subject of the love - the person being addressed.
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.