The origins of the Nylons date back to 1978 when four experienced Toronto stage actors, Connors, Cooper, Morrison, and Simpson, used to get together in the back of a delicatessen to sing doo-wop together. They took their ensemble to parties and friend's houses and constant comments from people convinced them to take their unique a cappella act into the clubs. An acquaintence met at a party was about to open a new cabaret and invited them to debut there. They played there for six weeks, garnering rave critical and audience reviews. In 1979 Simpson retired from the group and Cole was brought on board. They very quickly established themselves as one of the area's classiest and most original ensembles and caught the attention of Attic Records. Their first album eventually went platinum in Canada (100,000 copies), and there followed four more releases on Attic that all sold at least gold in Canada (50,000 copies). They received the equivalent of a Dutch Grammy award and a gold disc for the One Size Fits All album and the Best Singer Award at 1986's Tokyo Music Festival. In 1987 Disney used their song That Kind Of Man in their feature The Tin Man, and their version of Up The Ladder To The Roof was used in the movie Made In Heaven. They also scored a second appearance on the Taft Broadcasting television show Throb after writing the theme song and a previous appearance on the program. In February 1991 founding member Connors left the group and in March of that year died of viral pneumonia. A new deal in 1991 with Scotti Brothers in the US and BMG in Canada saw the release of three more albums, and constant touring on either side of the border. Over the years various member changes have led to today's lineup of Morrison, Robinson, Mosbaugh, and Cassius. In 1997 they signed with Shoreline Records in the US, a label primarily devoted to vocal groups, and released the Fabric Of Life. Today they continue to tour the world to audience and critical acclaim.
Singles
1982 The Lion Sleeps Tonight (Attic) 1983 Silhouettes (Attic) 1983 That Kind Of Man (Attic) 1984 Take Me To Your Heart (Attic) 1984 Perpetual Emotion (Attic) 1984 Stepping Stone (Attic) 1984 Combat Zone (Attic) 1987 Kiss Him Goodbye (Attic) 1987 Happy Together (Attic) 1987 Chain Gang (Attic) 1989 Wild Fire (Attic) 1989 Drift Away (Attic) 1991 Call My Name (Attic) 1991 One Fine Day (Attic) 1992 Don't Look Any Further (Scotti Brothers)
Albums
1982 The Nylons (Attic) 1982 One Size Fits All (Attic) 1984 Seamless (Attic) 1987 Happy Together (Attic) 1989 Rockapella (Attic) 1991 Four On The Floor (Attic) 1992 Live To Love (BMG) 1993 Illustrious: A Collection Of Classic Hits (Attic) 1994 Harmony - The Christmas Songs (BMG) 1994 Because... (BMG) 1996 Run For Cover (BMG) 1997 Fabric Of Life (Shoreline) 1997 Perfect Fit (Windham Hill) [re-release of 1993's Illustrious]
Marc Connors (baritone; RIP 1991) Paul Cooper (tenor) Claude Morrison (tenor) Dennis Simpson (bass) Ralph Cole (bass; replaced Simpson 1979) Arnold Robinson (bass; replaced Cole 1981) Micah Barnes (tenor; replaced Cooper 1991) Billy Newton-Davis (baritone; replaced Connors 1992) Garth Mosbaugh (tenor; replaced Barnes 1994) Gavin Hope (baritone; replaced Newton-Davis 1994) Mark Cassius (baritone; replaced Hope 1997)
Kiss Him Goodbye
The Nylons Lyrics
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Na na na na na na na na
Hey hey hey goodbye
He'll never love you
The way that I love you
'Cause if he did no,
No he wouldn't make you cry
(bridge)
He might be thrilling baby but my love's
So dog-gone willing so kiss him,
Go on and kiss him goodbye
(chorus):
Na na na na na na na na
Hey hey hey
Goodbye
He's never near you
To comfort and cheer you,
When all those sad tears are
Falling baby from your eyes
(bridge)
(chorus repeat fade)
The Nylons's song Kiss Him Goodbye is a classic song about heartbreak, jealousy, and moving on. The first lines of the song, "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye," is a common chant used in sporting events to taunt the losing team. The song is about a man who wants the woman he loves to leave her current lover and come back to him. He believes that he loves her more than her current lover because he wouldn't make her cry the way her current lover does. He acknowledges that her current lover might be thrilling, but his love is willing, and she should let go of her current lover and come back to him.
The chorus, "Na na na na na na na na Hey hey hey Goodbye," sounds like a taunt directed towards the woman's current lover. It suggests that she should leave him and come back to the man who truly loves her. The song speaks to the pain of unrequited love and the hope of winning back the one you lost. It is a powerful song that captures the emotions of heartbreak and the longing for love.
Line by Line Meaning
Na na na na na na na na
Let's make light of this situation with a catchy and repetitive tune
Hey hey hey goodbye
We're saying goodbye to someone, and we want everyone to know about it
He'll never love you
I know this person doesn't love you like I do, and I'm trying to show you that
The way that I love you
I have strong feelings for you that this other person can't match
'Cause if he did no,
If he really loved you, then he wouldn't do the things that hurt you
No he wouldn't make you cry
This person has caused you emotional pain and I don't want to see that anymore
(bridge)
Here's a musical interlude to emphasize my point
He might be thrilling baby but my love's
Maybe this person is exciting or fun, but my love for you is unwavering
So dog-gone willing so kiss him,
I'm very eager for you to move on from this person
Go on and kiss him goodbye
It's time to say farewell to this person and move on with our lives
(chorus):
Let's repeat the catchy chorus one more time for emphasis
(chorus repeat fade)
We'll keep singing until this person is completely out of our lives
He's never near you
This other person isn't there for you when you need them most
To comfort and cheer you,
They don't provide emotional support during tough times
When all those sad tears are
During moments of sadness or heartbreak
Falling baby from your eyes
When you're crying and feeling low
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DALE FRASHUER, GARY DE CARLO, PAUL LEKA
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