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)
Back on Track
The Nylons Lyrics
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One night goes much to fast
One love deliver me back
Once more I'm back on track
I need another chance
One more is all I ask
It's just a matter of fact
Once more I'm back on track
I counted on the images to help me see
You showed me that the lights will never make me free
I tossed and turned until I rested on my back
You let me know that I was back on track
I know wherever I'm at
One turn I'm busted flat
Someone cut me some slack
Once more I'm back on track
Enough is never too much
If you've got the magic touch
Can't think about big time Jack
Once more I'm back on track
I'm reaching out to find you
I found out that I need you
I need to know you want me
I'm coming back I'm coming back
I'm back on track
I found the rhythm of love
You know what I'm thinking of
It's easy when you get the knack
Once more you're back on track
One day is little to ask
One love deliver me back
Once more I'm back on track
The Nylons's song Back on Track is a straightforward expression of the artist's desire to feel reinvigorated and reconnected with life. The song conveys a search for redemption, hope and the pursuit of happiness. It is apparent from the lyrics that the artist considers himself off-track from life and is seeking a return to the way things were before. The song's chorus "Once more I'm back on track" is a declaration of the artist's commitment to getting back on track.
The song's verses provide additional context and meaning to The Nylons's journey. The lyrics use powerful imagery to convey the artist's struggles, such as the line "You showed me that the lights will never make me free." The song also expresses a desire to be loved and accepted, with lines like "I'm reaching out to find you" and "I need to know you want me." The final verse of the song acknowledges that the journey to getting back on track is never-ending. The artist sings, "I found the rhythm of love [...] It's easy when you get the knack," suggesting that finding one's place in the world is a continuous process of learning and refining.
Line by Line Meaning
One day is little to ask
Asking for one more day to get his life back on track seems like a small request.
One night goes much to fast
Before he knows it, the night has slipped away and he's still struggling.
One love deliver me back
He's hoping that love will be the key to his redemption.
Once more I'm back on track
He's had some setbacks, but he's determined to get back on the right path.
I need another chance
He acknowledges that he's made mistakes and needs a fresh start.
One more is all I ask
Just one more opportunity to make things right.
It's just a matter of fact
He believes that it's inevitable that he will succeed.
I counted on the images to help me see
He relied on superficial things to make him feel good, but that didn't help him in the long run.
You showed me that the lights will never make me free
Someone helped him realize that material possessions will never bring true happiness.
I tossed and turned until I rested on my back
He struggled until he found some peace.
You let me know that I was back on track
Someone reassured him that he was making progress.
I know wherever I'm at
He's confident that he will succeed no matter where he is.
One turn I'm busted flat
One misstep and he could be back to where he started.
Someone cut me some slack
He's asking for a bit of leniency or forgiveness.
Once more I'm back on track
Even though he's faced obstacles, he's determined to keep moving forward.
Enough is never too much
He feels like he needs all of the help he can get.
If you've got the magic touch
He believes that someone else can help him overcome his troubles.
Can't think about big time Jack
He can't afford to dream too big at the moment.
Once more I'm back on track
He repeats his determination to make a fresh start.
I'm reaching out to find you
He's actively seeking help from someone else.
I found out that I need you
He's realized that he can't do it alone.
I need to know you want me
He wants to know that someone else believes in him and his ability to succeed.
I'm coming back I'm coming back
He's committed to returning to a better life.
I'm back on track
He's achieved his goal of getting his life back on track.
I found the rhythm of love
He's discovered that love is the key to his happiness.
You know what I'm thinking of
He's found someone who understands him completely.
It's easy when you get the knack
He's found that happiness can be achieved when you figure out what really matters in life.
Once more you're back on track
He repeats that his life is back on track.
One day is little to ask
He reminds himself that asking for one more day to be happy isn't too much to ask.
One night goes much too fast
He's learned that you have to savor every moment of happiness.
One love deliver me back
He believes that love is the key to keeping him on the right path.
Once more I'm back on track
He repeats his determination to continue living a better life.
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