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
Party
Human Nature Lyrics
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Let's have a party
Come on people, grab somebody
Everybody's on the floor, got the groove 2 on 4
So come on take me, 'cause I've been waiting
For this party to arrive, so won't somebody shut the light
Everybody's satisfied
Livin' every moment 'cause it feels so fine
We're gonna have a party, everybody party
Let's have a party, everybody party
We're gonna have a party, everybody party
Let's have a party, 'til the break of dawn
Everybody gather round now
Human Nature 'bout to play, all the ladies gonna stay
So come on down now, we got it goin'
Well this night ain't gonna die 'cause everybody's feelin' fine
Lover here for every kind
Everybody's satisfied
Livin' every moment 'cause it feels so fine
We're gonna have a party, everybody party
Let's have a party, everybody party
We're gonna have a party, everybody party
Let's have a party, 'til the break of dawn
Everybody's gonna feel so fine, ya gotta check the beat
Everybody's gonna feel so fine, ya gotta check the beat
It's gettin' early, nobody sleeping
I ain't a workin' 9 to 5, that kind of thing it just ain't right
So party people, gather round now
'Cause I got something to say - and this party's here to stay
We're gonna have a party, everybody party
Let's have a party, everybody party
We're gonna have a party, everybody party
Let's have a party, 'til the break of dawn
There ain't no other I'd rather be lovin' with baby
Down on the floor is the place I'll be doin' ya baby
The lyrics of ‘PARTY’ by Human Nature celebrates a night of wild partying with friends and loved ones. The song encourages people to have fun, leaving behind their daily troubles and stress. The opening lines of the song urge everyone to gather together and move to the rhythm. The lines, “Everybody's on the floor, got the groove 2 on 4, So come on take me, 'cause I've been waiting” signify the invitation to join in the party on the dance floor.
The song also portrays a romantic aspect of the celebration, as the line “Lover here for every kind, Everybody's satisfied,” suggests that there’s a special someone for each individual and that the party brings everyone together. The chorus repeats the exclamation “we’re gonna have a party,” emphasizing the euphoric celebration that brings everyone together.
The song reminds listeners to cherish every moment as the night moves along quickly. The party is meant to take everyone on an enjoyable journey that they will remember for years to come.
Line by Line Meaning
We're gonna have a party
We are excited about throwing a party.
Let's have a party
Let us enjoy and have fun at the party.
Come on people, grab somebody
We are inviting everyone to join us in the celebration.
Everybody's on the floor, got the groove 2 on 4
Everyone is on the dance floor dancing to the rhythm of the music.
So come on take me, 'cause I've been waiting
We are eager to start having fun at the party.
For this party to arrive, so won't somebody shut the light
We are eagerly awaiting the start of the party and want the lights to be turned off for a better effect.
Lover here for every kind
There is someone for everyone to love at the party.
Everybody's satisfied
Everyone is happy and content at the party.
Livin' every moment 'cause it feels so fine
We are enjoying every moment of the party because it feels great.
Everybody gather round now
Everyone is requested to come together at one place.
Human Nature 'bout to play, all the ladies gonna stay
Human Nature band is about to play music, and the ladies will enjoy it.
So come on down now, we got it goin'
We have arranged everything for the party, and everyone is enjoying it.
Well this night ain't gonna die 'cause everybody's feelin' fine
The party is going to last for the whole night because everyone is happy and enjoying it.
Everybody's gonna feel so fine, ya gotta check the beat
The music is so good that everyone is going to feel great at the party.
It's gettin' early, nobody sleeping
It is not even midnight yet, and everyone is awake and enjoying the party.
I ain't a workin' 9 to 5, that kind of thing it just ain't right
I don't like routine work and prefer to have fun at parties.
So party people, gather round now
Everyone who likes to party is requested to come together.
'Cause I got something to say - and this party's here to stay
We want everyone to know that we have arranged this party, and we plan on enjoying it to the fullest.
There ain't no other I'd rather be lovin' with baby
There is no one else I'd rather share my love with at this party.
Down on the floor is the place I'll be doin' ya baby
I want to dance and have fun with you on the dance floor.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIERNEY, PAUL JUSTIN BEGAUD
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