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
I'll be there
Human Nature Lyrics
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We must bring salvation back,
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do.
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you.
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you,
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll be your strength,
I'll keep holdin' on.
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby,
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
The song "I'll Be There" by Human Nature is a love song with a commitment to fidelity. The first line of the song immediately sets the tone for lovers to form a pact, to bring back salvation through love, and to keep each other's company. The phrase "Where there is love, I'll be there" emphasizes the need for love to sustain the relationship.
The second stanza explains the commitment the singer has to their partner. They assure them that they will reach out their hand always and have faith in all that they do. The lines "I'll be there to comfort you, build my world of dreams around you" express the loving responsibility to care for and provide a peaceful environment for their partner.
The chorus highlights the unyielding love the singer has for their lover with the lines "I'll be there with a love that's strong" and "I'll be your strength". The singer reassures their partner that they will always be there to support and hold on to them. The song ends with a promise of unfailing love and the pledge to be there always.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to come to an agreement to do what is necessary.
We must bring salvation back,
We should work to restore hope and help in the world.
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be present wherever love exists.
I'll reach out my hand to you
I am willing to help and support you whenever you need me.
I'll have faith in all you do.
I believe in you and have confidence in your abilities.
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you need to do is ask for my help and I will be there for you.
I'll be there to comfort you,
I will be a source of comfort and support when you need it.
Build my world of dreams around you,
I want to create a beautiful and loving world with you.
I'm so glad that I found you.
I am grateful to have you in my life.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I will love you with a strength that can overcome anything.
I'll be your strength,
I will be the support and stability that you need.
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I will never let go of you.
Yes I will, yes I will
I am committed to being there for you.
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
I want to bring happiness and positivity into your life.
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
I value the bond we share and want to be with you.
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I am always willing and ready to help you.
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I will safeguard and look out for you.
With unselfish love that respects you.
I will love you without any selfish intentions and with respect for you.
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
You have my word, just ask for me and I will be there.
If you should ever find someone new
In case you find someone else.
I know he better be good to you
He must treat you well and make you happy.
'Cause if he doesn't
If he fails to do so.
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there to help you through.
Don't you know baby I'll be there
You should know that I will be there.
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Look back, and I will be there by your side.
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
I will always be there whenever you need me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
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