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
People Get Ready
Human Nature Lyrics
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There's a train a-comin'
You don't need no baggage
Just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel hummin'
You don't need no ticket
Just thank the Lord
People get ready
For the train to Jordan
It's pickin' up passengers
From coast to coast
Faith is the key
Open the doors and board on
There's room for all
Amongst who loves the most
There ain't no room
For the hopeless sinner
Who'd hurt all man kind
Just to save his own
Pitied are those
Whose chances grow thinner
There's no hiding place
In the kingdom's throne
People get ready
There's a train a-comin'
You don't need no baggage
Just get on board
All you need is faith
To hear the diesel hummin'
You don't need no ticket
Just thank the Lord
The lyrics of "People Get Ready" by Human Nature can be interpreted as an appeal for people to prepare for a spiritual journey towards salvation. The "train a-comin'" is a metaphorical representation of God's grace and the opportunity to attain this grace is open to all, regardless of their station in life. The lyrics suggest that one doesn't need material possessions or wealth to gain access to heaven, only faith in the Lord. The mention of the train picking up passengers from coast to coast implies that the journey towards salvation is a collective effort, and one should be ready to board when the opportunity arises.
The lyrics also emphasize that salvation is not for everyone. The line "There ain't no room for the hopeless sinner who'd hurt all mankind just to save his own" appears to be a warning against those who live a life of selfishness and cruelty. The final line, "There's no hiding place in the kingdom's throne" suggests that there can be no escape from the consequences of one's actions. This is an appeal for people to change their ways and embrace love and empathy if they hope to gain access to God's grace.
Line by Line Meaning
People get ready
Prepare yourself, something significant is about to happen.
There's a train a-comin'
Opportunity is on its way, and it's picking up speed.
You don't need no baggage
Leave your burdens behind, travel light and free.
Just get on board
Take advantage of the situation, seize the opportunity.
All you need is faith
Believe in yourself and trust the process.
To hear the diesel hummin'
Be in tune with the signs of progress and be ready to act.
You don't need no ticket
Success can be yours without buying or stealing it, but by deserving it.
Just thank the Lord
Be grateful for the blessings you've received, and more will come your way.
For the train to Jordan
The journey that you're about to embark on will help take you to a better place.
It's pickin' up passengers
Others are being given the same chance you are, but it's not a competition.
From coast to coast
Everyone is being considered, regardless of race, gender or status.
Faith is the key
Believing in yourself and your fellow man will help open doors and hearts.
Open the doors and board on
You have the power to choose your own destiny, don't be afraid to take the ride.
There's room for all
Success is not restricted to a select few, but can be experienced by everyone.
Amongst who loves the most
Those who give and love with all their hearts are the ones who are rewarded with the most.
There ain't no room
There's no place for negativity or harmful actions.
For the hopeless sinner
Those who intentionally bring harm to others won't be included in this journey.
Who'd hurt all man kind
Those who cause harm to others without compassion or empathy.
Just to save his own
Only thinking of oneself, instead of thinking about the good of the whole.
Pitied are those
There is sadness for those who continue to choose the wrong path.
Whose chances grow thinner
Repeated negative actions will ultimately lead to missed opportunities.
There's no hiding place
There will be no escaping the consequences of bad actions.
In the kingdom's throne
Negativity and harmful actions will not be allowed in the kingdom of success.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CURTIS MAYFIELD, EMMA BOSWORTH, ROBERT AUSTIN COOK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
chell n ellie Austin
I went to school with these guys so glad they got that neon rainbow that they were chasing god blessed them with
Izzy Murati
I bet you were "Tellin' Everybody" about this all the time
Wendy S
they are phenonemal! Wish they had gotten more exposure here.
NDH411
great song !!!!!
toodles1988
Omg memories :) love this :)
Hate goo gle
Recanting my first comment. The pure a capella they do is awesome; the addition of the beat-box sucks. I've seen them live 5 times now (4 times at IP and once at their new place in the Venetian) and it's worth hearing their live version without the beat-box.
stunt bros
THANK YOU!! been looking for this everywhere almost had to upload it myself
Paul Rozario
I love them :3 this is my dads phone lol and my school teacher says the person in the red and black white shirts are brothers and one of there names are Mike and they are my teachers cousins
Martin Hanson
Paul Rozario the one in the red shirt is my missos cousin
reymundo121
Reminds me a little of the Nylons....a Canadian Group in the 80s.....