The Nylons are an a cappella group founded in 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Can… Read Full Bio ↴The Nylons are an a cappella group founded in 1978 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, best known for their covers of The Turtles' "Happy Together", Steam's "Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye", and The Tokens' version of the traditional "The Lion Sleeps Tonight".

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)

Dream
The Nylons Lyrics

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When I want you in my arms
When I want you and your charms
Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream
Dream dream dream

When I feel blue in the night
And I need you to hold me tight
Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream

I can make you mine
Taste your lips of wine
Anytime night or day
Only trouble is gee whiz
I'm dreaming my life away

I need you so I could die
I love you so that is why

Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream
Dream dream dream

Overall Meaning

The Nylons's song "Dream" is a soulful, romantic ballad that expresses the strong desire for a loved one. The opening two lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer declaring their longing for their lover's presence in their arms, to experience their charms. The repetition of the phrase "whenever I want you" reinforces this desire with a sense of urgency.

The chorus, "dream dream dream," serves to highlight the futility of the situation. While the singer is able to imagine being with their loved one, the reality is that they are only able to experience this connection in their dreams. The longing and desire are so strong that they feel as though they are "dreaming [their] life away."

The final verse intensifies the emotions expressed throughout the song. The singer declares that they need the person so badly that they could die for them. This overwhelming love is the reason why they are constantly dreaming of being with them.

The Nylons's "Dream" is a powerful love song that captures the intensity of longing and desire. It is a testament to the strength of love and how it can inspire us to endure even the most difficult situations.

Line by Line Meaning

When I want you in my arms
Whenever I crave for your embrace

When I want you and your charms
Whenever I seek your company and charisma

Whenever I want you all I have to do is dream
All it takes for me to be with you is to indulge in my imagination

Dream dream dream
Daydream about you, and let it linger in my mind

When I feel blue in the night
Whenever I feel sad and lonely at night

And I need you to hold me tight
And when I seek comfort from you and want you to hold me tightly

I can make you mine
In my dream, I can possess you

Taste your lips of wine
Savor the moment of kissing you with intoxicating passion

Anytime night or day
At any moment, whether it's daytime or nighttime

Only trouble is gee whiz
The only problem is, oh boy

I'm dreaming my life away
I'm wasting my life dreaming of a reality that cannot be